Audubon Society of Rhode island Davisville Memorial Wildlife Refuge North Kingstown Birds Birdwatching hiking Hunt River environment

Audubon Wildlife Refuges remain open (subject to change). Please review our trail safety guidelines before your visit.

Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge

Address: Davisville Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
(Parking lot is near the red house at 277 Davisville Road.)
Hours: Open Sunrise to Sunset
Acres: 40
Trails: Less than 1 mile
Trail Difficulty: easy to moderate

Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge Trail Map

Are Dogs Allowed? No - click here to learn why and review other trail guidelines.

The Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge offers a relaxing hike above the gently flowing Hunt River in southern Rhode Island. This property is full of woods and wetlands and includes access points for canoeing and kayaking.

Refuge Highlights

Habitat: wetlands, river
Wildlife to watch for: beaver, otter, painted turtle, frog, muskrat, fox
Birds commonly found: Wood Duck, Baltimore Oriole, Yellow Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Offerings: Birdwatching
Trailing arbutus brings lovely fragrence in spring
Canoe and kayak put-in site (no motor boats)

Wildlife Refuges

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Image by Glenn Osmundson

Using the Trails: Refuge Guidelines

All Audubon Society of Rhode Island land is protected. Our public wildlife refuges are for everyone to enjoy. Please respect the natural habitats of Audubon's refuges and avoid disturbing their inhabitants. Also, respect the rights of others when using the trails.

In order to ensure that these areas remain as healthy habitats, we ask you please to abide by these simple rules, enjoying the natural settings with quiet enthusiasm and a respectful sense of adventure. By conserving these open spaces, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, along with its members and partners, is able to fulfill its mission of protecting the nature of Rhode Island.

To accomplish this, we kindly request the following:

Permitted (and encouraged!):

• Hiking on the trails
• Observing & learning about wildlife
• Photography
• Bird watching
• Enjoying the area's natural ambiance and solitude
• Picnicking only at the designated areas at the Nature Center and Aquarium
Not permitted:

• Dogs, horses and other pets
• Motorized vehicles and bicycles beyond the parking lot
• Hunting, fishing or trapping
• Picnicking (except in designated areas at the Nature Center and Aquarium)
• Camping
• Littering
• Alcoholic beverages and smoking
• Collecting plants or other natural objects
• Geo-caching or Letterboxing
• Jogging, running and excessive noise
Why can't I bring my dog along?*

Dogs can be best friends, good companions and even part of the family, but dogs are not allowed on Audubon Wildlife Refuges for a number of reasons. Read More.
*Service dogs are welcome.

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Audubon Society of Rhode Island COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates

COVID-19 Updates

UPDATED 3/27
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation for the safety of our visitors, members, staff, and volunteers. Until further notice, all programming will be cancelled and facilities will be closed. Wildlife refuges and trails will remain open to the public during this time - we hope you'll get outside and enjoy them!

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