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John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge

Salt marsh and tidal waterways along the lower Pettaquamscutt River.

Washington County Grid FN41gk

POTA GPS coordinates

41.443, -71.4707

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Marsh islands and open water at John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge.
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Map

US-0514 mapped area
The highlighted mapped area is the local map geometry for John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. A dashed line marks another reference when it uses the same mapped source features. Text details and source links follow the map.

Wildlife refuge · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Plan your visit

Park website ↗

POTA GPS coordinates

41.443, -71.4707

  • Boat launch
Orange recommended

During fall and winter hunting seasons, generally September through January.

Wearing orange near active hunting areas is a practical precaution. The refuge does not publish a general orange requirement for ordinary visitors.

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Hours & seasons
Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Pets
Pets are not allowed, apart from permitted hunting dogs and service animals.
Accessibility
The Sprague Bridge kayak launch is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Before setting up

  • Public access is concentrated at the Sprague Bridge kayak launch and designated shoreline access points; there are no managed refuge trails.
  • The refuge headquarters address is in Charlestown, away from the refuge; use the visitor map to choose an access point.
  • Hunt units are restricted to permitted hunters.

Park details can change. Check the park website and posted signs before you go.

Map facts

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Mapped area
Map source
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System Boundaries
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Sources

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