Planning freshwater trips in New England
How to use this site’s guides when you are comparing states, seasons, and access rules before you drive.
Map and ranked places
New England spans six states with different land managers, posting rules, and seasonal flows. Use the map and browse views to narrow candidates, then open each guide for parking, access notes, and current swim or waterfall context.
Cold water, slippery rock, and crowded trailheads are common failure modes. Build a short list of alternates, check hours and fees where they apply, and leave a clean trace when you visit.
When something on the ground does not match the write-up, use the contact path on the site so the next visitor sees accurate information.