Payne's Dock
Yacht & sportfish marina · Great Salt Pond
123 Harbor Dr, Block Island, Rhode Island
Overview
Payne's Dock is a yacht & sportfish marina in Block Island, Rhode Island, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Great Salt Pond with access to Ocean, Harbor, Payne's Dock serves boaters working Block Island to Newport and the broader Block Island cruising area. The marina is configured for transient cruisers, sportfish owners, and annual slip holders, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Great Salt Pond is New England's iconic summer rendezvous — moorings and transient slips fill nightly through summer weekends.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Great Salt Pond
Access
Ocean, Harbor
Typical water depth
10–18 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 80 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Valet Docking
- Concierge
- Yacht Club
- Pool
- Covered Slips
- 24/7 Security
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $5 – $12 / ft / night (transient).
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $5 – $12 / ft / night (transient)
- Transient estimate
- $5 – $12 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $5 – $12 / ft / night (transient); concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak July 4 weekend through Labor Day.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Mohegan Bluffs
- • Old Harbor
- • Settler's Rock
Popular cruising routes
- • Block Island to Newport
- • Montauk run
- • Cuttyhunk day sail
Nearby fuel stops
- • Champlin's fuel
- • Payne's Dock fuel
Seasonality
Peak July 4 weekend through Labor Day.