Second Beach, Middletown
This would have to be one of my top spots for kayaking in RI. Easy access, right off the beach, ample free parking (after 5pm in the summer), great surf, and great rock gardens are all great traits of this place. I would r... trailpeak.com
Bristol Harbor, Bristol, Rhode Island
A fairly quiet paddle through a historic harbor. If you enjoy gazing at beautiful sailboats, an occasional yacht, and a few large waterfront houses, but want to avoid all the chaos of Newport, try the less intimidating Bristo... trails.com
Pawtucket River
This is a quiet river with lots of wildlife including geese, otters, and snapping turtles. You can only go from dam to dam (or bridge to bridge). This river follows highways 295 & 95 with lots of bridges to go under and st... trailpeak.com
Fogland Beach, Tiverton, Rhode Island
A beautiful and potentially challenging paddle on the Sakonnet River. Unlike other saltwater "rivers? mentioned in this book, the Sakonnet doesn?t resemble a river much at all. It is the easternmost entrance to Narragansett B... trails.com
Hundred Acre Cove, Barrington, Rhode Island
A quiet paddle rich in unique wildlife and still close to Rhode Island?s capital. Located just off the Wampanoag Trail?otherwise known as RI 114, the heavily traveled road that goes from Providence to Newport?this paddle is a... trails.com
The Cove, Tiverton, Rhode Island
Travel through the basin of the Sakonnet River to a large, protected cove. The cove located just to the west of the Sakonnet River basin is known by many names. You might hear it called Blue Bell Cove, Blue Bill Cove, or Old ... trails.com
Greenwich Bay, Warwick, Rhode Island
This shallow, 5-square-mile estuary is a good place to paddle even in somewhat rough conditions?water is rarely deeper than waist-high, so you aren?t likely to get into much trouble. The bay is a rich source of shellfish such... trails.com
Seapowet Marsh, Tiverton, Rhode Island
A serene paddle through interconnected salt marshes and a tidal creek. This refuge area reaches inland from the shores of the Sakonnet River and combines a variety of coastal habitats, including a protected bay, cobble beach,... trails.com
Brickyard Pond, Barrington, Rhode Island
Brickyard Pond, in an urban area that abounds with housing developments and a golf course, offers a surprisingly wild place to paddle. An abandoned railroad bed converted into a beautiful hiking and biking trail borders the n... trails.com
Mccorrie Point, Sakonnet River
Mccorrie Point at the bottom of Mccorrie Lane is a great launch site for getting out on to the Sakonnet River. This site offers easy access, free parking, and a great beach. This is a place that all levels of paddlers can ... trailpeak.com
Kickemuit River, Bristol & Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island
A beautiful paddle up and down the saltwater Kickemuit River. The lovely Kickemuit River, a tidal river affectionately dubbed the ?Kicky? by locals, lies between Bristol and Warren and flows into Mount Hope Bay. Parking aroun... trails.com
Sakonnet River: Sakonnet Point To Tiverton, Sakonnet, Rhode...
While much of Rhode Island?s coastal zone is densely populated, the eastern shore has by contrast been left to the farmers, dairy cows, and vintners. The Sakonnet River is the most easterly of three passages leading through N... trails.com
Hog Island Shoal
Hog Island is about 200 acres in size with a length of 1.5 miles and a width of three-quarters of a mile. The early settlers of Newport found the island, and others nearby, convenient for livestock, as the animals ... lighthousefriends.com
Bristol Harbor To Prudence Island, Bristol, Rhode Island
The mainland has many put-ins for a paddle to Prudence Island, but a launch from Bristol Harbor gives you a good sense of what the island is about. Prudence is 6.5 miles long and 1.6 miles wide. It is home to about 150 people... trails.com
Steve's Boat Rentals
We offer Boat rentals to recreational and professional fisherman, local families looking for a new way to explore Rhode Island, and visitors who want to experience the freedom of enjoying the Ocean State's beautiful... visitrhodeisland.com
Hope Dam
This is a run off of the Scituate Reservoir. The water is shallow with a moderate current and very cold even on the hottest days. There are several places to stop and get wet...from dam to dam and back is about 2 hours at ... trailpeak.com
Narrow River, South Kingstown & Narragansett, South...
A picturesque paddle in a rich and diverse natural habitat. The Narrow River, also known as the Pettaquamscutt River, is more than just a narrow river?the watershed area also includes a tidal inlet, a salt marsh, an estuary, ... trails.com
Paskamansett & Slocum Rivers
The Paskamansett River in Dartmouth, MA is a hidden gem that not many take advantage of, however it can be a great paddle of varying length depending on the put in. I will split the river into thirds because of the put in t... paddling.net