Boat Ramps Nearby
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Providence has 3 public boat ramps and launches. Another 29 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Providence
- 1.9 mi Bold Point Dock East Providence Boat ramp
- 3.5 mi Latham Park Boat Ramp Barrington Boat ramp
- 4 mi Batcheller Ave Boat Launch Cranston Boat rampKayak launch
- 4.1 mi Randall Pond Fishing Dock Cranston Fishing pier
- 5 mi Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp Barrington Boat ramp
- 7.2 mi Lincoln Woods State Park Boat Ramp Lincoln Boat ramp
- 8.6 mi Colt State Park Boat Ramp (Northwest) Bristol Boat ramp
- 10 mi Colt State Park Boat Ramp (Southeast) Bristol Boat ramp
- 13 mi Brownell Street Boat Ramp Fall River Boat rampKayak launch
- 14 mi Cook Pond Access Fall River Boat ramp
Launching in Providence at a glance
| Boat ramps | 3 |
|---|---|
| Marked free | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Seekonk River, Deep Spring Lake, Providence River.
Rhode Island rules to know
- Anyone born after Jan 1, 1986 needs a boating safety certificate to operate a boat with a motor over 10 hp, and every personal watercraft operator needs one regardless of age.
For closures and rules check Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
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How many boat launches are in Providence, RI?
We list 3 launches in Providence, including Gano Park Boat Ramp, Roger Williams Park Boat Ramp and Sabin Point Park Boat Ramp. Another 29 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Providence?
Gano Park Boat Ramp is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Providence we have no fee details.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Providence?
Batcheller Ave Boat Launch in Cranston, about 4 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Providence?
The launches in Providence give access to Seekonk River, Deep Spring Lake and Providence River.
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