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Rhode Island State Parks & Recreation is a division of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Managements (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.

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Parks Headquarters

Stop in or contact us to apply for and receive disability beach parking passes or purchase gift certificates. You can also find information on our Naturalist Programs, seasonal hiring and lifeguard certifications, as well as the Rhode Island's Great Outdoors Pursuit. In addition to park areas that can be reserved, there are many sites that are available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis and do not have to be rented. Please email DEM.RIparks@dem.ri.gov for questions on these locations or contact the park directly.

To contact a park directly, please reach out to the regional manager or view the park's page for contact information.

To reserve a shelter or pavilion, please call the park you are interested in directly.

For camping, please visit our camping reservations page.

RI State Parks Headquarters

1100 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852

401-667-6200

Fax: 401-667-3970

Please note: Phone service for RI Parks HQ is experiencing service issues. The best way to reach our staff is to email DEM.RIparks@dem.ri.gov, or leave a voice message at 401-667-6200. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to restore this service.

DEM.RIparks@Dem.Ri.Gov

Send us your query anytime!

Staff

Parks Administrator: Frank Floor
Assistant Administrator: Jennifer Ogren
Superintendent of State Parks: William Mitchell
Administrative Officer: Tom Rosa

Find A State Park, Beach, Or Campground

Looking for a State Park, Beach, or Campground near you? View the list of locations here or click on a location below to find more information on state beaches, parks, and campgrounds in your area.

Regional Contacts

Region I

Lincoln Woods, Snake Den & Pulaski State Parks, Blackstone Visitors Center & Bike Path, George Washington Campground

401-723-7892

General Inquiries Only

Headquarters: Lincoln Woods State Park, 2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln, RI 02865

Campground Contacts

Make A Reservation
Reserve America: Book Online or call 1-877-742-2675
Questions About Your Campground Stay
George Washington: 401-568-6700

Regional Manager: Anthony Paiva

Region II

Colt State Park, Haines Memorial State Park, East Bay Bike Path

401-253-7482

Headquarters: Colt State Park, Route 114, Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

For questions about the parks in this region, site reservations, or Special Use/ Events Permits: Stephen.Keuroghlian@dem.ri.gov

Regional Manager: Alan Comello

Region III

Goddard Memorial, Rocky Point, Fort Wetherill & Beavertail State Parks, John H. Chaffee Nature Preserve (Rome Point)

401-884-2010

Headquarters: Goddard Memorial State Park, Ives Road, Warwick, RI 02818

Regional Manager: Roger Monfette

Region IV

Fishermen’s Memorial State Park, Scarborough State Beach, Roger Wheeler State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, East Matunuck State Beach

401-789-8374

General Inquiries Only

Headquarters: Fishermen’s Memorial State Park, Route 108, Narragansett, RI 02882

Campground Contacts

Make A Reservation
Reserve America: Book Online or call 1-877-742-2675
Questions About Your Campground Stay
Fisherman’s Memorial: 401-789-8374

Regional Manager: Michael Mahoney

Region V

Burlingame State Campground & Picnic Area, Charlestown Breachway & Campground, East Beach, Misquamicut State Beach

401-322-8910

General Inquiries Only

Headquarters: Burlingame State Park, Charlestown, RI 02813

Campground Contacts

Make A Reservation
Reserve America: Book Online or call 1-877-742-2675
Questions About Your Campground Stay
Burlingame: 401-409-1138 or BurlingameCampground@gmail.com
Charlestown Breachway: 401-786-4223
East Beach: 401-322-8910

Regional Manager: Kyle Cahoon

Region VI

Fort Adams State Park, Brenton Point State Park

401-847-2400

Headquarters: Fort Adams State Park/Brenton Point, Harrison Ave, RI 02840

Regional Manager: Bruce Thompson

EMERGENCY CONTACT

In the case of an emergency, please contact Environmental Police Officers from DEM's Division of Law Enforcement.

24-hour Emergency Line: 401-222-3070

ICE SAFETY NOTICE

Updates for Lincoln Woods State Park, Meshanticut State Park, and Goddard Memorial State Park.

24-hour Ice Info Line: 401-667-6222