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 Oct 5 Drive Green at the Park Location: Goddard Memorial State Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick, RI 02818 11:00am 2:00pm Oct 14 Seaweed Study at Beavertail State Park Location: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown 10:30am 2:00pm Oct 28 Listening Session: Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Edward King House Senior Center, 33 King Street Newport, RI 2:00pm 3:30pm 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 RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory at Worden and Carr Ponds, Avoiding Contact with Boone Lake, Smith Reservoir, and Sayles Reservoir Tuesday, October 01, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Worden Pond in So ... Read article RI Mosquito Report: Additional EEE and West Nile Virus (WNV) Mosquito Findings; Rhode Islanders Urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide Friday, September 27, 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 New Shower and Restroom Facilities Project at Burlingame State Campground Begins in October Wednesday, September 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that a construction project to build six new shower and restroom facilities at ... 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
Oct 5 Drive Green at the Park Location: Goddard Memorial State Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick, RI 02818 11:00am 2:00pm
Oct 14 Seaweed Study at Beavertail State Park Location: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown 10:30am 2:00pm
Oct 28 Listening Session: Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Edward King House Senior Center, 33 King Street Newport, RI 2:00pm 3:30pm
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory at Worden and Carr Ponds, Avoiding Contact with Boone Lake, Smith Reservoir, and Sayles Reservoir Tuesday, October 01, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Worden Pond in So ... Read article
RI Mosquito Report: Additional EEE and West Nile Virus (WNV) Mosquito Findings; Rhode Islanders Urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide Friday, September 27, 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
New Shower and Restroom Facilities Project at Burlingame State Campground Begins in October Wednesday, September 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that a construction project to build six new shower and restroom facilities at ... Read article