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Leesville Falls
East Hampton, Connecticut
Leesville Dam drop on the Salmon River with an active fish ladder. East Hampton side access.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
5 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Salmon River drop below Leesville Dam on the East Hampton / East Haddam line. The dam retains a fish ladder for shad and alewife runs. Swimming is prohibited inside the fishway zone.
- Also known as
- Leesville Dam, Leesville Falls Dam
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Connecticut River Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
RiverFish ladderMiddlesex countyConnecticut river valleyNo swim allowed
Good for
Waterfall viewingFishing troutFishing bassPhotographyWildlife viewing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
River current
Fishway restricted
No swimming near dam
Slick granite
Cliff edges
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.54152, -72.54547
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From CT-151 in East Hampton, follow local roads across the Salmon River to Leesville Road and the Leesville Dam / fishway pull-offs near the powerhouse.
0.1 miRockPull-off185 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Roadside gravel pull-offs on either side of the dam; maybe 6 cars total. No facilities.
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