Recreational Guide: The Deerfield River

The Deerfield River is one of the heaviest dammedMassachusetts on the East Coast of the United
rivers in the US. Although it is still a popular localStates. The Deerfield River starts in Vermont, where
attraction, the river is fully utilized for supporting localit then flows through the state into Massachusetts,
populations. Although the river has actually beeneventually joining with the Connecticut River. In all,
changed throughout recent history, it amazinglythe Deerfield River flows for 73 miles (649.7 total
remains 78% naturally forested, and only 3%miles including streams of its complete watershed)
urbanized. A great mix of local business, commercefrom its head source in Vermont until it meets with
and natural scenery spot the rivers edges and makethe Connecticut. During this route, it drops about
for a unique travel destination.2000 feet, starting at about 2800 feet above sea
Deerfield River Geographylevel all the way down to about 120 feet above sea
The Deerfield River is located in Vermont andlevel.