Operational Updates
Current Operations
State beaches: Save time, get your state beach parking pass! All state beaches are following regular in-season operations.
- Salty Brine State Beach: The parking lot at Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett will be temporarily closed on Saturday, July 27, from 8:30 AM until 1 PM during the Narragansett Lions Club’s 52nd annual Blessing of the Fleet celebration. During this time, the parking lot will be closed but the beach will remain open. The parking lot will reopen after 2 PM. For more information and a complete listing of Blessing of the Fleet events, please visit https://narragansettlionsclub.org.
- Governor's Bay Day: This year marks the 35th Bay Day celebration, and will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The day includes free parking at all Rhode Island state beaches. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) also will waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County beaches on Route 66 (URI/Galilee). Service to the beach will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The public is also invited to fish in Rhode Island saltwaters without a saltwater fishing license from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. More about Governor's Bay Day.
- East Beach Sand Trail: For information on the East Beach Sand Trail in Charlestown including pricing, equipment requirements, and other regulations regarding barrier beach permits is available on the CRMC website.
State parks: All state parks are open and operating under regular operations.
- Fort Adams State Park: Beginning Thursday, July 25, the entire northern section of Fort Adams State Park will be closed to the public for security purposes. The closure will remain through the Newport Jazz Festival, ending on August 4. These temporary restrictions will affect shore access to recreational and commercial fishing and scuba diving within the park boundaries and at the state piers and docks. Access for uses such as walking, biking, and picnicking in the park's northern section will also be affected. DEM regrets any inconvenience caused by these restrictions. The beach and boat ramp along the southeastern end of the park will remain open however there will be increased traffic in the area and limited parking. Restrictions will not affect public participation in the sailing programs and classes at Sail Newport's Public Sailing Center. The Newport Folk Festival, starting July 26 and running through July 28, and The Newport Jazz Festival, set for August 2-4, have been signature celebrations at Fort Adams for decades, attracting thousands of visitors to Rhode Island.
- Golf: The Goddard Memorial Golf Course is open for the season.
- RI Naturalist Program: The Beavertail Aquarium, along with other naturalist stations across our network are open!
State campgrounds: East Beach, Burlingame, Fishermen's Memorial, George Washington, and Charlestown Breachway are open for the season. Book your 2024 season stay here.
If you have a specific question/concern, please contact us at DEM.RIparks@dem.ri.gov.
Outdoor Safety Tips
Rhode Island's network of state parks, beaches, and campgrounds welcome close to 9 million visitors each year. Are you planning a visit? Knowing these safety tips will help you have a safe, fun, and relaxing time.
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