RI State Beaches: Parking Passes
The tiny Ocean State is home to an astounding 400+ miles of coastline. Season beach parking passes allow entry into parking lots at all eight of Rhode Island's state beaches:
Charlestown Breachway, East Beach in Charlestown, East Matunuck in South Kingstown, Misquamicut in Westerly, Roger Wheeler, Scarborough North and South, and Salty Brine in Narragansett.
Beach parking passes are required to park at state beach lots during operational hours from the opening day in May through September (Labor Day).
Season beach parking passes may be purchased online anytime from January through August. We will be offering in-person sales at a new location beginning in 2025 at Fishermen's Memorial State Campground located at 1011 Point Judith Rd. in Narragansett. We hope to have this office operational by Memorial Day 2025. Please stay tuned for updates and operating hours. Reminder- Patrons must purchase a new pass each year.
Beach entrances accept CASH, CREDIT CARDS, or all major TAP-TO-PAY options for daily parking fees. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD READY AS YOU PULL UP TO THE ATTENDANT TO HELP KEEP TRAFFIC MOVING.
Gift Certificates may be redeemed on weekdays for a season beach pass only.
| Resident | Season Pass: $30 | Daily: M-F $6; $10 at Misquamicut Sat/Sun/Holidays $7; $15 at Misquamicut |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident | Season Pass: $60 | Daily: M-F $12; $20 at Misquamicut Sat/Sun/Holidays: $14; $30 at Misquamicut |
| Senior Resident | Season Pass: $15 | Daily: M-F $3; $5 at Misquamicut Sat/Sun/Holidays $3.50; $7 at Misquamicut |
| Senior Non-Resident | Season Pass: $30 | Daily: M-F $6; $10 at Misquamicut Sat/Sun/Holidays: $7; $15 at Misquamicut |
Due to construction at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach will open early on weekends only starting 5/10.
| AMENITIES OPEN | OFF-SEASON STARTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Breachway | 5/24 | 9/1* |
| East Beach | 5/24 | 9/1* |
| East Matunuck | 5/24 | 9/1* |
| Misquamicut | 5/24 | 9/1* |
| Roger Wheeler | 6/15 | 9/1* |
| Salty Brine | 5/10 | 9/1** |
| Scarborough North | 5/10 | 9/1** |
| Scarborough South | 5/24 | 8/17*** |
*OPEN DAILY THE SATURDAY BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY.
**OPEN WEEKENDS FROM MAY 10 THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY. OPEN DAILY FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY.
***OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY FROM THE THIRD WEEKEND IN AUGUST THROUGH LABOR DAY. THE OPEN SEASON FOR AMENITIES AT SCARBOROUGH SOUTH STATE BEACH IS DEPENDENT ON CURRENT SEASONAL STAFFING LEVELS AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
****A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS IN PROCESS AT ROGER WHEELER STATE BEACH TO BUILD A NEW BOARDWALK AND UPGRADE THE BULKHEAD WHICH WILL DELAY THE OPENING OF AMENTIES AND IMPACT THE BEACH EXPERIENCE THIS SEASON.
State Beach Parking
Online Beach Passes
Parking at RI state beaches uses your vehicle's license plate as your way into state beach parking lots. Beach attendants use hand-held devices to scan the front license plate for information and anyone who buys their pass online or before heading to the beach can use express lanes for quick entry. Simply go to the website and fill out the form to create your beach parking pass account.
Get StartedYou can purchase a gift certificate towards a RI State Season Beach Pass anytime - even during the off season. Gift certificates are good towards a resident, non-resident, or senior RI state beach season pass. A gift certificate cannot be used towards the purchase of a daily or pay-as-you-go pass.
Give the Gift of Beach ParkingQuick Links
- Parking Rates
- Season Dates
- Buy Your Pass Online
- Parking Lot Status
- Gift Certificates
- 4x4 Pass
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Instructions for Purchasing RI State Beach Passes Online
Questions? Contact RI State Parks staff at 401-667-6200 or DEM.RIparks@dem.ri.gov. Need technical assistance purchasing a pass online? Contact LAZ parking.