Barton Cove is a scenic area in Gill that offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors. The cove is part of the Connecticut River and is home to diverse wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, and herons. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and camping at the cove. There are also historical and cultural attractions nearby, such as the Barton Cove Petroglyphs, the Turners Falls Fishway, and the Great Falls Discovery Center. 

Situated on a rocky peninsula jutting into the Connecticut River, Barton Cove is a great place for a day trip or camping. A scenic 1-mile nature trail along a rocky ridge overlooks the river and passes an abandoned dinosaur footprint quarry.

Rental canoes and kayaks are available. Birders delight in the bald eagles nesting on an island in the cove or watch from their computers via an eagle cam.

Nearby is the Northfield Mountain Environmental and Recreation Center, with other recreational opportunities. Northfield Mountain and Barton Cove are operated by FirstLight Power Resources.