Blackstone River State Park

The beautiful Blackstone River State Park is located between the Blackstone River and the Blackstone Canal, between route 126 and route 122 in Lincoln, RI. The riverfront park offers walking and bike paths, a canoe portage, and fresh water fishing. Historic walking tours are available along the canal which was built in 1828. The Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum, open seasonally, features exhibits of the canal, railroad and highways. The canoe launch is located in the heart of the Blackstone River State Park. You can paddle both the canal and the river from here or do a round trip using both. The canal has no current and thus is great for beginners, it also avoids the quickwater on the river and the difficult portage around the Pratt Dam, 2.7 miles downstream. This scenic park is wheelchair accessible, it has picnic areas, free parking and pets are allowed on a leash.