A rustic cabin with a small window and porch near a circular rock campfire and picnic table among the tall trees and green brush at Burlingame State Campground

Photo: Burlingame State Campground, Charlestown. S. Petrarca
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Fight the Bite

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.

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Summer may be ending, but some of the best camping is just getting started at RI state campgrounds! Fun and affordable, you can choose from campsites tucked into the woods or just a stone’s throw from the shore. Find your next adventure

 

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A group of hikers dressed for cold weather stand on a rock overlooking Olney Pond at Lincoln Woods State Park

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A large group playing volleyball while others relax in the shade near Olney Pond beach pavilion at Lincoln Woods State Park

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.
 

A crushed plastic cup lies in the sand next to a discarded cigar with a lifeguard chair and waves in the background atMisquamicut State Beach in Westerly

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. 

Bouldering at Lincoln Woods State Park

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