Photo: Burlingame State Campground, Charlestown. S. Petrarca Sweater weather has arrived, but that doesn't mean you have to pack up your campsite just yet. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot in the woods or just a stone's throw from the shore, you can find your next adventure at a RI State Campground! Upcoming Events Latest News Get the latest updates for your Rhode Island state beaches, parks & campgrounds. Latest news Get the latest press releases, operational updates, and other information related to state parks, beaches & campgrounds. Hosting an event at a State Park? Schools, municipalities, companies, and other large groups planning trips to RI State Beaches must apply for a Special Use Permit at least 30 days in advance. Carry in, Carry out Keeping our natural places clean is up to all of us! Show your love for RI's network of parks, campgrounds, and beaches by doing your part to keep them clean. Bites from mosquitoes and ticks cause diseases like Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and Lyme disease. Learn more on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks and mosquitoes. Press Releases All press releases DEM Offering $75K in Grants to Communities and Organizations to Provide Free Swimming and Paddlecraft Lessons to Low-Income Youth Friday, November 08, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Responding to the accidental drownings that impact families every year in the Ocean State, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again offerin ... Read article Final RI Mosquito Report of 2024: No Additional EEE or West Nile Virus Findings Friday, October 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article It's Deer Mating Season – Be Alert For Deer Crossing Roadways Monday, October 21, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – With days growing shorter, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is cautioning motorists to be on high alert for deer crossing roadways, particularly ... Read article All press releases Find location by category The DEM Division of Parks manages over 8,200 acres of land, including parks, beaches, campgrounds, bike paths, historic sites, picnic areas, trails, athletic fields, dams, fishing access, and boat ramps. Beach Campgrounds Parks Latest Air Quality Forecast
DEM Offering $75K in Grants to Communities and Organizations to Provide Free Swimming and Paddlecraft Lessons to Low-Income Youth Friday, November 08, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Responding to the accidental drownings that impact families every year in the Ocean State, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again offerin ... Read article
Final RI Mosquito Report of 2024: No Additional EEE or West Nile Virus Findings Friday, October 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article
It's Deer Mating Season – Be Alert For Deer Crossing Roadways Monday, October 21, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – With days growing shorter, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is cautioning motorists to be on high alert for deer crossing roadways, particularly ... Read article