Kayaking Rhode Island’s Capital City
Providence, Rhode Island is known for its rich history, thriving arts scene, unique attractions and beautiful beaches. It was named a “Best Adventure Destination” by National Geographic and with a nearly endless coastline it’s a kayaker’s dream.
Best Kayaking Destinations near Providence, Rhode Island
Explore the hundreds of miles of waterways, rivers, ponds, bays and shoreline in and around Providence with these top kayaking destinations.
Woonasquatucket River
Providence, RI
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council has been working to restore and enhance the river and its watershed since the 1990s. Thanks to their efforts, you can paddle the iconic waterways that give Providence its Old-World charm. Enjoy a unique view of downtown and the city’s shoreline as you paddle under picturesque bridges and past cobblestone walkways and green riverbanks.
Upper Wood River
West Kingston, RI
The Wood River is a shining jewel of New England. A truly wild and scenic river, it winds through some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in Rhode Island. Enjoy unparalleled scenery; diverse wildlife that includes painted turtles, blue heron, beavers and muskrats; ruins of old mills and a handful of dams.
Napatree Point
Westerly, RI
Jutting out from the Watch Hill area in Westerly, Napatree is a long, sandy split created by longshore drift. It is owned and managed by the Watch Hill Fire District and the Watch Hill Conservancy and is open to the public year-round. It is a wonderfully stunning beach with lots of great bird watching and a great place for a little ocean kayaking. The semi-protected waters make for a calm enough paddle for first-time ocean kayakers.
Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park
Lincoln, RI
A short ride from Providence, Lincoln Woods State Park is a popular northeastern Roade Island getaway and a true treasure of the Blackstone Valley. It was Rhode Island’s first state park and one of the state’s most beautiful. Olney Pond sits on the south end of the park and is perfect for a relaxing paddle. Enjoy exploring the pond’s wooded shores and little islands of water lilies.
Block Island
New Shoreham, RI
Just south of mainland Rhode Island, lies the popular Block Island. There’s historic lighthouses, migratory birds, dramatic clay cliffs and sandy beaches. Explore the island’s Great Salt Pond or head out past the pond for some advanced and adventurous ocean kayaking.
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