Black Ducks at JHC Refuge

Many visitors to the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge at Pettaquamscutt Cove are able to view the periphery of the refuge as they canoe the Narrow River. Although there is no refuge trail system, visitors can gain a vantage point of the refuge from the Middle Bridge pull-out and Sprague Bridge on Route 1A. Designated fishing access points also provide visitors an opportunity for shoreline viewing and photographing of wildlife. Parking at Sprague Bridge is available near the kayak launch.