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Canoeing and Kayaking in Massachusetts

Enjoy canoeing and kayaking at many state forests and parks

Bring your own or rent at select locations. Rentals are available along the Charles River, Spot Pond in Middlesex Fells State Reservation, and at Hopkinton State Park. Permits are not required for personal use.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Find spots to canoe and kayak  Accessible canoeing  Accessible kayaking 

All other tasks

Parking at Massachusetts state parks  Adaptive program schedule  Programs & events 

What you need to know

Charles River Canoe and Kayak Center  Rental information for Hopkinton State Park, Spot Pond and more 

Contact Information

Address

Main Office
251 Causeway Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
Directions 

Phone

Main Office (617) 626-1250

Open M-F 9am-5pm

Online

mass.parks@mass.gov
DCR Public Records Request 
DCR Office Address and Phone Listing 
DCR Stewardship Council 

Locations

Find spots to canoe and kayak

Location Details

More Information

Related Services

Additional Resources

Guide to Recreation in State Parks
Department of Conservation and Recreation Permits
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