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State of Rhode Island Rhode Island State Parks
Rocky shoreline with sea birds flying above the blue waters of Narragansett Bay at Fort Wetherill State Park

Welcome

Rhode Island State Parks & Recreation is a division of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Bureau of Natural Resources. The Bureau protects, manages, restores, and promotes the state’s wide array of historic parks, beaches, recreational facilities, and green spaces.

I Heart Rhode Island State Parks

Find your next adventure

Rhode Island's network of historic state parks attracts millions of visitors each year and hosts high-profile national and international events. 

Soak up the last days of the official Rhode Island beach season! Plan ahead and purchase your parking pass before you head to the beach. 

Late summer offers some of the best camping. Fun and affordable, you can choose from campsites tucked into the woods or just a stone’s throw from the shore.

Upcoming Events

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Latest News

Get the latest updates for your Rhode Island state beaches, parks & campgrounds.

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

Including ongoing construction projects at Roger Wheeler State Beach and Burlingame State Campground.

A lifeguard watches lifeguard qualification candidates standing in the surf while wearing a t-shirt that says "Scarborough Surf Rescue"
Lifeguarding at State Beaches

Join our team! Work outdoors, choose your location, and make a difference.

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
Don't be trashy

Everyone who enjoys public outdoor places has a responsibility to keep them clean. Help keep Rhody litter-free.

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People lounging on beach blankets and chairs as lifeguards watch the water; A typical summer day at Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett

2026 Beach Season

Buy your 2026 Season Parking Pass or give the gift of beach parking with a gift certificate.

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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.