Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 2 kayak launches within 16 miles of Providence. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 10 more are within 50 miles.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWithin 16 miles of Providence we list 2 kayak launches: Batcheller Ave Boat Launch and Brownell Street Boat Ramp.
Within 50 miles: Dighton Rock State Park (Dighton, 16 miles), Berkley Bridge Village Heritage Park (Berkley, 16 miles), Weir Village Riverfront Park (Taunton, 17 miles), Hathaway Park Boat Ramp (Assonet, 18 miles) and South Street East Bridge (Taunton, 20 miles).
The map shows every place around Providence. Background for your visit: How to launch a kayak or canoe. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Providence, RI.