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Dead Creek Carry-in Access near Addison

This is a public kayak and canoe launch on Dead Creek near Addison, Vermont.

Aerial view of the gravel loop road and the grassy bank at the water's edge, June 2023
Aerial view of the gravel loop road and the grassy bank at the water's edge, June 2023 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map
Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on Dead Creek 1.9 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2025.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 20, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Coordinates
44.12495, -73.32960

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.

Conditions

Water level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge WEST BR DEAD CREEK NEAR ADDISON, VT, 5.4 mi from this launch on Dead Creek: water level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Dead Creek

River in Vermont. All launches on Dead Creek.

Community

Where people who use Dead Creek talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by Vermont ANR Recreation Sites (boat launches and cartop launches on state parks, forests and wildlife lands). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.