Kayaking · Rhode Island
Kayaking in Rhode Island
7 outfitters across Rhode Island. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
256 mi
32 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
6 of 7
Cities
6
Most in Providence (2)
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 5 of 7 outfitters in Rhode Island with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Kayak Co. | Providence | 5.031 Google reviews |
| Narrow River Kayaks | Narragansett | 4.8212 Google reviews |
| The Kayak Centre | North Kingstown | 4.8177 Google reviews |
| Pond and Beyond Kayak | New Shoreham | 4.833 Google reviews |
| Walker Farm Kayak Rentals and Storage | Barrington | 4.790 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Rhode Island
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Rhode Island
- 256 mi
- River reaches
- 32
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 15
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Pawcatuck River35 mi
- Moosup River20 mi
- Wood River17 mi
- Ten Mile River15 mi
- Woonasquatucket River14 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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