Dighton Rock State Park is a kayak and canoe launch on Taunton River in Dighton, MA. The drive from Providence covers roughly 16 miles as the crow flies. The next kayak launch is Berkley Bridge Village Heritage Park in Berkley, about 1.5 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Dighton, MA |
| Water | Taunton River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Dighton: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
Dighton Rock State Park is one of 9 public launches on Taunton River. Taunton River overview
Step by step: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Dighton Rock State Park is in Dighton, Massachusetts. Open the map link to see where Dighton Rock State Park sits on the shore.
Taunton River, in Dighton.
Our data does not say whether Dighton Rock State Park charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Boat Ramp in Dighton in Dighton (1 mile), Berkley Bridge Village Heritage Park in Berkley (1.5 miles) and Hathaway Park Boat Ramp in Assonet (2.4 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby