Scarborough North State Beach
One of Rhode Island’s most popular and well known beaches, this 26-acre facility with over 2,000 feet of beach frontage is located only 35 miles south of Providence on Ocean Road in Narragansett.
Scarborough State Beach with its large pavilion and expanded beach area, with the nearby Scarborough South, offers a wide range of beach related activities. People of all ages can find activities of interest from sun bathing on Scarborough’s sandy beach, and people watching on its boardwalk to picnicking under shaded shelters, and saltwater bathing in one of Rhode Island’s most popular spots. Check the status of the parking lot here. Be sure to plan ahead and purchase your parking pass before you head to the beach so you can use the express lane and reduce wait times!!
Amenities & Experiences
During the beach season you’ll find public restrooms, outdoor showers, wheelchair accessibility, large parking lot with overflow lot, food and gift concessions, lifeguard tower, and several shade gazebos. Electric vehicle charging stations are available for 4 hours max while enjoying the beach. The EV station does not guarantee a space on full capacity days and a parking fee is required when the beach is charging a fee.
- Swimming
- Picnicking
- Accessible Beach Wheelchairs Available
- Saltwater Fishing (off-hours only)
- Electric Vehicle Charging
- Shaded Pavilions
- Outdoor Showers
- Indoor Heated Showers
- Accessible Restroom Facilities
- Limited Bus Parking with Special Use Permit
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. Check the capacity of the parking lot.
Restrictions: No alcohol, glass, dogs/pets, smoking, RV camping, or tent camping allowed. Scarborough North State Beach is day-use only.
Concessions: Salty's Burger & Seafood is open daily during the beach season.
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 Scarborough North
Scarborough was originally developed in 1937. It has long been known as the principal destination for a "day at the beach" for thousands of Rhode Islanders over the years. More history
