Farmington River Access provides multiple put-in and take-out points along a 16-mile flatwater section spanning Farmington, Avon, and Simsbury, making it ideal for paddling trips of varying lengths.

Key access points include Route 4 Bridge in Farmington, Alsop Meadows (Route 44 Bridge) in Avon, and Tariffville Park in Simsbury, which features a sandy beach take-out at a river bend.

The section is entirely flatwater with ample parking at most locations, though paddlers should note that downstream conditions become more difficult beyond Tariffville Park.