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New England Kayaking Guide
2022-09-19
At any time, boats are floating gently in the water on the Charles River. A summer classic, kayaking is one of Boston's favorite water sports. Sitting in a small boat with two pointed ends, while paddling forward, enjoying the city scenery by the river, with the cool breeze blowing by your side, can be described as one of the great things in life.
are you excited and want to go on a kayak? But there are only a few places to play in Boston, and the scenery of the Charles River is also tiring, so you might as well go around. Today, we’ve rounded up nine of the best places to kayak in New England, so let’s explore the beauty around Boston.
Just an hour's drive north of Boston, Newburyport-based Plum Island Kayak has plenty of options for both novices and veterans. You can join a tour group, kayak with a guide, and enjoy the marvelous views of the marshes and narrow waterways along the way, or rent a boat to explore on your own. There are kayaking courses to choose from, as well as children's sailing programs suitable for family trips. There is also the Seal Paddle project, where you can chase cute sea creatures while rowing.
Plum Island Kayak
92 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-5510
plumislandkayak.com
Boat charter from $45, tour from $45
Squam Lake, New Hampshire
Squam Lake was the filming location for the Oscar-winning movie "On Golden Pond." The lake is clear, calm, and peaceful, making it one of the best waters in New Hampshire for kayaking. There are also plenty of great places to hike, bike, and hang out around the lake. When you get tired of playing, go to a nearby restaurant and have a good meal. Although there are no guided tours here, visitors can rent a boat from the Squam Lakes Association to play at will.
Squam Lakes Association
534 US-3, Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 968-7336
squamlakes.org/natural-areas-trails-and-recreation/boat-rentals
Charter from $45
Lake Umbagog, New Hampshire
Toss the paddle aside when you're tired of paddling and disembark to see how nearby wildlife makes a poetic habitat at Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. However, you can't watch it for too long. Locals suggest that it is best to leave in the evening. The lake is shallow and windy before dusk can be a bit challenging for beginners. In the early mornings and early afternoons, the waters are calm and wave-free, suitable for players of all abilities. Northern Waters Outfitters offers tours and kayak rentals, so it's your choice.
Northern Waters Outfitters
29 Upton Rd, Errol, NH 03579
(603) 482-3817
beoutside.com
Charter $32 full day
Saco River, Maine
Maine summer vacation must-see! Saco River Canoe & Kayak is located at the most popular entry point of the Saco River. Whether you are a novice or an expert and want to explore on your own or in a group, Silly Kayak can teach you the tricks of kayaking with ease. Remember to bring your lunch, park the dinghy on the shore, and have a thrilling picnic in the kayak. Or doing nothing, lying in the boat quietly watching wild animals pass by, is also a different experience.
Saco River Canoe & Kayak
1009 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2369
sacorivercanoe.com
Rent a boat August Fri-Sat $45 Other days $33
Acadia National Park, Maine
Come to Acadia National Park, there is a new way to play. Launch from Seal Cove in the west of the park and paddle across the southwestern edge of Mount Desert Island, enjoying the beauty of Blue Hill Bay. Unlike the lively area of the eastern scenic spot, there are few people here. You may come across seals on your trip, and the little ones will pass by seemingly inadvertently flapping your paddles. If you don't want to travel alone, Maine State Kayak offers an all-inclusive half-day tour that includes round-trip transportation, kayaks, protective equipment, and parking.
Maine State Sea Kayak
254 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-9500
mainestatekayak.com
Tours from $52
Lake Champlain, Vermont
It's a great place to learn to kayak: the waters are relatively calm and pass the scenic Vermont farmland. True North Kayak Tours offers a variety of teaching courses, so you can design your itinerary and play freely after learning to row. You can also sign up for a single or small group tour. Guides are specially trained to travel to lesser-known areas and enjoy breathtaking views.
True North Kayak Tours
Lake Champlain
(802) 238-7695
vermontkayak.com
Single tour from $85 Group tour from $45
Islands in coastal waters of Connecticut
The waters off the Connecticut coast are beautiful and varied, making them perfect for kayaking. Whether you want to experience strong winds and waves or float in freshwater lakes or swamps, there are mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas to choose from. For starters, the calm waters of Thimble Islands, Mystic Seaport, and Griswold Island are excellent options with good water depths.
You need to explore on your own!
Napatree Point, Rhode Island
From Napatree Point, paddle to the beach near Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Throw away the paddle and boat when you've seen enough of the nearby wildlife, and run to the beach to scatter wild! The beaches here are also the least crowded in Rhode Island, so show off your figure and relax in the warm summer sun. Watch Hill Outfitters offers kayak rentals from $45.
Watch Hill Outfitters
157 Main St, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-7217
watchhilloutfitters.com
Charter from $45
Upper Wood River, Rhode Island
Rhode Island is another holy place for boating. The waters are calm and few people set foot in, which is very suitable for beginners. Walk through the deep forest, stop around the waterfall, spread out a picnic cloth, and eat for the day. Equipment ranging from kayaks to life jackets, paddles, maps, and waterproof bags can be rented at Queen's River Kayaks. Although guides are always on call, guests can set off on their adventures, but be sure to return before nightfall.
Queen's River Kayaks
21 Glen Rock Rd, West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 284-3945
queensriverkayaks.com
are you excited and want to go on a kayak? But there are only a few places to play in Boston, and the scenery of the Charles River is also tiring, so you might as well go around. Today, we’ve rounded up nine of the best places to kayak in New England, so let’s explore the beauty around Boston.
Just an hour's drive north of Boston, Newburyport-based Plum Island Kayak has plenty of options for both novices and veterans. You can join a tour group, kayak with a guide, and enjoy the marvelous views of the marshes and narrow waterways along the way, or rent a boat to explore on your own. There are kayaking courses to choose from, as well as children's sailing programs suitable for family trips. There is also the Seal Paddle project, where you can chase cute sea creatures while rowing.
Plum Island Kayak
92 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-5510
plumislandkayak.com
Boat charter from $45, tour from $45
Squam Lake, New Hampshire
Squam Lake was the filming location for the Oscar-winning movie "On Golden Pond." The lake is clear, calm, and peaceful, making it one of the best waters in New Hampshire for kayaking. There are also plenty of great places to hike, bike, and hang out around the lake. When you get tired of playing, go to a nearby restaurant and have a good meal. Although there are no guided tours here, visitors can rent a boat from the Squam Lakes Association to play at will.
Squam Lakes Association
534 US-3, Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 968-7336
squamlakes.org/natural-areas-trails-and-recreation/boat-rentals
Charter from $45
Lake Umbagog, New Hampshire
Toss the paddle aside when you're tired of paddling and disembark to see how nearby wildlife makes a poetic habitat at Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. However, you can't watch it for too long. Locals suggest that it is best to leave in the evening. The lake is shallow and windy before dusk can be a bit challenging for beginners. In the early mornings and early afternoons, the waters are calm and wave-free, suitable for players of all abilities. Northern Waters Outfitters offers tours and kayak rentals, so it's your choice.
Northern Waters Outfitters
29 Upton Rd, Errol, NH 03579
(603) 482-3817
beoutside.com
Charter $32 full day
Saco River, Maine
Maine summer vacation must-see! Saco River Canoe & Kayak is located at the most popular entry point of the Saco River. Whether you are a novice or an expert and want to explore on your own or in a group, Silly Kayak can teach you the tricks of kayaking with ease. Remember to bring your lunch, park the dinghy on the shore, and have a thrilling picnic in the kayak. Or doing nothing, lying in the boat quietly watching wild animals pass by, is also a different experience.
Saco River Canoe & Kayak
1009 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2369
sacorivercanoe.com
Rent a boat August Fri-Sat $45 Other days $33
Acadia National Park, Maine
Come to Acadia National Park, there is a new way to play. Launch from Seal Cove in the west of the park and paddle across the southwestern edge of Mount Desert Island, enjoying the beauty of Blue Hill Bay. Unlike the lively area of the eastern scenic spot, there are few people here. You may come across seals on your trip, and the little ones will pass by seemingly inadvertently flapping your paddles. If you don't want to travel alone, Maine State Kayak offers an all-inclusive half-day tour that includes round-trip transportation, kayaks, protective equipment, and parking.
Maine State Sea Kayak
254 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-9500
mainestatekayak.com
Tours from $52
Lake Champlain, Vermont
It's a great place to learn to kayak: the waters are relatively calm and pass the scenic Vermont farmland. True North Kayak Tours offers a variety of teaching courses, so you can design your itinerary and play freely after learning to row. You can also sign up for a single or small group tour. Guides are specially trained to travel to lesser-known areas and enjoy breathtaking views.
True North Kayak Tours
Lake Champlain
(802) 238-7695
vermontkayak.com
Single tour from $85 Group tour from $45
Islands in coastal waters of Connecticut
The waters off the Connecticut coast are beautiful and varied, making them perfect for kayaking. Whether you want to experience strong winds and waves or float in freshwater lakes or swamps, there are mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas to choose from. For starters, the calm waters of Thimble Islands, Mystic Seaport, and Griswold Island are excellent options with good water depths.
You need to explore on your own!
Napatree Point, Rhode Island
From Napatree Point, paddle to the beach near Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Throw away the paddle and boat when you've seen enough of the nearby wildlife, and run to the beach to scatter wild! The beaches here are also the least crowded in Rhode Island, so show off your figure and relax in the warm summer sun. Watch Hill Outfitters offers kayak rentals from $45.
Watch Hill Outfitters
157 Main St, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-7217
watchhilloutfitters.com
Charter from $45
Upper Wood River, Rhode Island
Rhode Island is another holy place for boating. The waters are calm and few people set foot in, which is very suitable for beginners. Walk through the deep forest, stop around the waterfall, spread out a picnic cloth, and eat for the day. Equipment ranging from kayaks to life jackets, paddles, maps, and waterproof bags can be rented at Queen's River Kayaks. Although guides are always on call, guests can set off on their adventures, but be sure to return before nightfall.
Queen's River Kayaks
21 Glen Rock Rd, West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 284-3945
queensriverkayaks.com
Boat charter from $25
