Two kayakers in red kayaks paddle in calm blue waters with brownish green vegetation behind them. A pale blue, cloudless sky is above the tree line, with a powerline in the distance.
Return to John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge

Kayaking & Canoeing

At John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
Kayaking and canoeing on the Pettaquamscutt River is a great way to explore John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge from the water. Park in the parking lot and walk your vessel down a short path to the launch.

John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A man in a red cap and white shirt stands knee deep in water and fishes. In the background, two kayakers paddle past.
Fishing
Black Ducks at JHC Refuge
Wildlife watching
Whitetail deer 8 point buck harvested in the Chattahoochee National Forest
Hunting
John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
315 Boston Neck Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 364-9124
50 Bend Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
rhodeislandcomplex@fws.gov

Fax: (401)364-0170 Address: C/O Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex 50 Bend Road Charlestown, RI 02813