Rhode Island Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Rhode Island is not exactly whitewater paddling state USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. The list below will tell you what the perfect spot for you is. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots in Rhode Island: Clear and Branch, Rhode Island, Harrisville to Nasonville, class I-II, 7.5 miles long. Matunuck Shore Break, Rhode Island, Beach at High Tide, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Find Rivers Near the Following cities in Rhode Island: Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, Rhode Island-Massachusetts Important Outdoors Safety Information