Queen's River          Upper Wood River          Upper Pawcatuck River           

About the River...
The Pawcatuck River is fed by nine different rivers and streams, and is about double the width of the Wood River.  This is one of the Pawcatuck's main tributaries.  Surrounded by conservation and wildlife management areas, it is a pristine flat-water river with only a few residential properties along its banks.  The current is steady with a gentle current as the Pawcatuck River winds through a remote, heavily wooded area.  Shortly after launch, you'll find yourself at the confluence of the Charles and Wood River, where the Pawcatuck River begins.   

 


Length & Location
Approx 7.5 miles | Carolina to Bradford

Pricing
Single Kayak: $55 - Approx 3-4 hours
Tandem Kayak: $115 - Approx 3-4 hours
Note: This trip is for the more adventurous and experienced paddlers.  It includes 1 portage (a broken dam). 

Transportation, Parking & Directions
Transportation is included.  This involves not only kayak transportation, but a ride from the take-out back to the put-in.  Free parking is available at the put-in.  Directions are provided after the reservation is confirmed. 

What to See
The launch is at the base of a large non-passable dam.  This trip is quiet and relaxing.  Mature trees thickly line the river banks, and wildflowers abound.  You'll see why native brook trout, freshwater mussels, painted turtles, river otters, dragonflies, great blue herons and other creatures call it  home.   

To Make a Reservation
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