East Beach

Amenities & Experiences

Here you’ll find composting toilets and a small gravel lot.

• Swimming
• Saltwater Fishing (off-hours only)
• Gravel Parking Lot
• Composting Toliets
• Shellfishing (license is required for non-residents)
• No alcohol or fires permitted
• Lifeguard on duty (Seasonal)
• Make a campground reservation at East Beach (Seasonal)

Know Before You Go

In-Season Hours & Parking: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday - Friday and 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends & holidays. Gates close at sunset.

Restrictions: No alcohol, glass, dogs/pets, smoking, RV camping, or tent camping allowed (see East Beach State Campground). Vehicles accessing the sand trail require a Barrier Beach Pass and are subject to state beach parking rates for entry. East Beach State Beach is a day-use only area.

Lifeguard on duty 9:00 AM (8:30 AM weekends/holidays) to 6:00 PM (Seasonal)

Tide Chart: View local tides and surf conditions. Break the grip of the rip! Learn about rip currents.

History of East Beach

The history of East Beach is part of the story of the Quonochontaug summer colonies, first developed in the 1880s. East Beach has been relatively untouched, perhaps due to its narrow nature between the ocean and the pond. The State of Rhode Island began establishing this natural reserve in a significant way with land acquisitions totaling more than 250 acres in 2006. More history

Camping At East Beach

Specialty camping at East Beach is offered in two areas which contain ten sites each. Campsites can only be accessed by 4-wheel drive vehicles. Utilities ARE NOT available at this campground. Vehicles accessing the sand trail require a Barrier Beach Pass and are subject to state beach parking rates for entry. More about the campground