Driving Directions:

From the West / (Putnam area): take Route 44 east for 3.3 miles after crossing under I-395, to Town Farm Road in East Putnam. Left onto Town Farm Road and proceed north for 2.7 miles. Park entrance is on the left.

From the East / (Providence, RI area): take Route 44 west. Continue on Route 44 for 1.0 miles after crossing Connecticut State Line, to Town Farm Road in East Putnam. Right onto Town Farm Road and proceed north for 2.7 miles. Park entrance is on the left.

From the South / (Norwich area): I-395 north, Exit 97. Right at the end of the ramp onto Route 44 east and proceed for 3.3 miles to Town Farm Road in East Putnam. Left onto Town Farm Road and proceed north for 2.7 miles. Park entrance is on the left.

From the North / (Worcester, MA area): I-290 south to I-395 south, Exit 99. Left at the end of the ramp onto Quaddick Road and proceed south for 3.2 miles to Town Farm Road. Left onto Town Farm Road and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Park entrance is on the left.

Boat Launch Information:

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Site Description:

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Additional Info:

Brandy Hill Island

Longitude 71.491265 ºW  Latitude  41.572141 ºN

Green Island

Longitude 71.492540 ºW  Latitude  41.565947 ºN

Quaddick Lake Association  

Paddling Quaddick Reservoir:

Quaddick Reservoir to Stump Pond (Northern Section of Reservoir)

USGS Quadrangle: Thompson

Type of Water: Marshy Reservoir

Paddle Length: 467 acres

USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: NA

Portage: None

Put In: Quaddick Reservoir Boat Launch

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Longitude  71°48'52.99"W   Latitude 41°57'21.28"N

Take Out: Same As Put-In

On The Water: There is much less motorboat traffic at this end of the reservoir because of aquatic vegetation. This paddle will take you to Stump Pond - a shallow cove at the northern end. You will come across a large population of birds.

If you want a quiet paddle plan your trip when there aren't any races at the Thompson Speedway.

Cautions: Motorboat Traffic

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