Wood River
🏔 Scenic River
Washington Co. · 24 mi · Class I–II
88.3CFS/ 3.60 ft
Flood
→Stable
Optimal: 100–400 CFS · USGS #01117800
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
24 mi
Length
Class I–II
Difficulty
100–400 cfs
Optimal
180 cfs
Avg Flow
160 cfs
Hist. Median
#01117800
USGS Gauge
Arcadia Management Area · Rhode Island Scenic River

The best paddling in Rhode Island. The Wood River flows through Arcadia Management Area — the largest contiguous forest in the state — with Class I–II rapids over granite ledges, tea-colored water, and a surprising sense of wilderness for the nation's smallest state.

Trip sections
Arcadia to Woodville — Class I–II, forest run
Woodville to Alton — Class I, lower river
Outfitters
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle
Local info and gear for Wood River access
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Data Quality

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