Cementon Access Point

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River Conditions to Next Access Point:

This river section has medium to slow water with occasional riffles, but no obstructions.

Linkages:

Northampton Canal Park: A one-mile paved walking path (on RIVER LEFT) follows the river's edge within the borough of Northampton. The northern end of the walking path meets a section of the Lehigh Navigation towpath owned by the Tri-Boro Sportsmen's Club, which is private property with no trespassing allowed. The southern end of the walking path ends at the Hokendauqua Creek.
Main Street amenities in Cementon and Northampton Borough: Stores, restaurants, and other services available within a short distance of this access point.

Access Point Orientation and Description:
This access point is on RIVER RIGHT. The Cementon Dam is located just above the access point.

Locating the Access Point from the River:
This access point is on RIVER RIGHT about 0.1 mile downstream of the Cementon-Northampton (Route 329) bridge and 100 feet downstream of the Cementon Dam. Paddlers ENDING their trip at this access point should take out on RIVER RIGHT just downstream from the Cementon-Northampton (Route 329) bridge and about 200 yards UPSTREAM of the Cementon Dam.

Directions to Access Parking/Unloading Area by Land:
From Route 22, turn onto Route 145 North and go 4.5 miles to Route 329. Turn right onto Route 329 East and go 1.0 mile to a parking area on the right (south) side of the road just before the Cementon-Northampton (Route 329) bridge and the Lehigh River.

Access Point Location:
At the edge of the parking area, follow the path for about 200 yards through the fence down to the river.

User Facilities:

Food and beverages available nearby
Parking for five vehicles
Fishing in season

Ownership and Maintenance:

Lafarge Corporation

Present Use and Conditions:

Lafarge Corporation has generously agreed to allow the public use of this access point for non-motorized boats only.