Photo: Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett Sweater weather is finally here! Take in the season's beauty from your favorite trail, the shores of your go-to trout-stocked pond, or at your favorite RI State Park! Find your next adventure Remember to plan before venturing out. Find cold-weather safety tips and orange clothing information for staying visible in hunting areas. Upcoming Events Dec 13 Guided Hike at John H. Chafee Nature Preserve Location: John H. Chafee Nature Preserve, 1344 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown 10:30am 11:30am Dec 19 Eisenhower House Visit with Santa 4:00pm 7:00pm 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. Stay visible in hunting areas! Remember to wear solid, fluorescent orange clothing, such as an orange vest and hat worn above the waist. Learn where, when, and how much orange you need. 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
Dec 13 Guided Hike at John H. Chafee Nature Preserve Location: John H. Chafee Nature Preserve, 1344 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown 10:30am 11:30am
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