Horlick Park

Horlick Park sits river-left just upstream of the Horlick Dam. The first parking lot (just inside the gate) is adjacent to a small park building with picnic tables and restrooms (likely locked until warm weather). The second parking lot is further north on the park road, and is the site of a launch/landing for non-motorized boats. (Electric trolling motors are allowed.) With the imminent plans to remove the dam, this launch/landing will be rebuilt and major relandscaping will be done once the new shoreline is established.

When that work is completed, this may be the 'put-in of choice' for whitewater boaters focusing on the shortest trip with the best whitewater. On the other hand ... if dam removal reveals any significant rapids/features further upstream, the above listed access points may prove to be more desired.

Unfortunately, gates on the chain-link fence at this park entrance are usually locked all winter and early spring, precluding access. Fortunately, parking is available river-left just outside that fence (adjacent to a pumping station, and to a building housing a bar, laundromat, and a (now closed) diner). From this lot, boaters carry just upstream to put-in either above or below the dam. Parking is also possible on river-right. The motel there has generally allowed fishermen and boaters to park and access the river from their property.