Photo: Burlingame State Campground, Charlestown. S. Petrarca 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. 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 Upcoming Events Sep 18 Public Workshop on Brenton Point Master Plan Location: Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840 6:00pm 8:00pm Oct 14 Seaweed Study at Beavertail State Park Location: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown 10:30am 2:00pm 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. Take the SCORP Outdoor Survey Rhode Islanders, share your feedback on outdoor recreation in our state and enter for a chance to win a 2025 RI State Beach Season Pass! Press Releases All press releases RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Additional West Nile Virus Findings; Reminds Rhode Islanders to Consider Smart Scheduling and Use Personal Precautions to Reduce Risk Friday, September 06, 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 DEM Reminds The Public That State Beach Facilities Close After Labor Day Weekend Friday, August 30, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding the public that Labor Day — Monday, Sept. ... Read article RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Additional West Nile Virus Finding; Reminds Rhode Islanders to Consider Smart Scheduling and Use Personal Precautions to Reduce Risk Friday, August 30, 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 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
Sep 18 Public Workshop on Brenton Point Master Plan Location: Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840 6:00pm 8:00pm
Oct 14 Seaweed Study at Beavertail State Park Location: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown 10:30am 2:00pm
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Additional West Nile Virus Findings; Reminds Rhode Islanders to Consider Smart Scheduling and Use Personal Precautions to Reduce Risk Friday, September 06, 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
DEM Reminds The Public That State Beach Facilities Close After Labor Day Weekend Friday, August 30, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding the public that Labor Day — Monday, Sept. ... Read article
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Additional West Nile Virus Finding; Reminds Rhode Islanders to Consider Smart Scheduling and Use Personal Precautions to Reduce Risk Friday, August 30, 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