Lower Meadows is located between the Connecticut River and NH-12A.

Great Meadow is along the Connecticut River near Charlestown. It is the northern park of the Middle Connecticut River Valley Important Bird Area designated by the National Audubon Society. 

Great Meadow is a large farm that includes a habitat type rare in the region: pasture. Spring flooding can make this area especially appealing to waterfowl.

The roads and a trail in this area are adjacent to the Connecticut River.