Washburn Island Kayak Camping

Put-In Location & Town: White’s Landing, Route 28, Falmouth

Planned Distance: 4-8 nautical miles/day

Planned Duration: 4 – 6 hours/day

Minimum Skill Level: 2

Group Size: 12 (including leaders)

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This is a beginner kayak camping trip for those who have some kayaking and tent camping experience but have never combined the two. We will launch from White’s Landing on Saturday morning and paddle to Washburn Island in Waquoit Bay. Washburn Island is part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. We will set up our tent sites, explore the island, and do day trips to the surrounding salt ponds and possibly circumnavigate Washburn Island depending on weather conditions.

Put-In/Takeout Parking: White’s Landing, free parking

Town Landing - From Boston Take I-93 south to Route 3 south. Drive Route 3 south across the Sagamore Bridge. From the Sagamore Bridge, drive on Route 6 to Exit 2 (Route 130). Drive on Route 130 south to the junction of Route 28 In Mashpee. Take a right on Route 28 and Drive into Falmouth. Watch for Edwards Boat Yard on your left. Turn left on White's Landing Road which is right next to Edwards Boat yard. There is a big dirt parking lot for boaters at the junction of Route 28 and White's Landing Road. The launching ramp is at the end of White's Landing Road. Allow plenty of time to get here! Note that it is approximately 1 hour from the Sagamore Bridge – allow for traffic.