Operational Updates
Alerts
- Burlingame State Campground: New shower and restroom facilities are being constructed and will impact this camping season.
- Roger Wheeler State Beach: A construction project is currently underway to construct a boardwalk and upgrade the bulkhead. As a result, the opening of amenities will be delayed to June 14, and the beach experience may be impacted this season.
- Charlestown Breachway: Boaters Advised to Use Caution Traveling through Charlestown Breachway / Find updates on Restructuring Development
- Saturday, June 26: The parking lot at Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett will be temporarily closed during the Narragansett Lions Club’s 52nd annual Blessing of the Fleet celebration and will reopen after 1PM. The beach will remain open.
Current Operations
State beaches:
- All state beaches are following regular off-season operations. Scarborough North and Salty Brine state beaches in Narragansett are open Saturdays and Sundays only, weather permitting, from Saturday, May 10 through Memorial Day to accommodate early beachgoers. State beaches (except Roger Wheeler) will officially open daily from Saturday, May 24 – the traditional start of the summer outdoor recreation season – through Labor Day. Now is the perfect time to buy your 2025 state beach season parking pass.
- 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.
- Golf: The Goddard Memorial Golf Course is closed for the season.
- RI Naturalist Program: The Beavertail Aquarium is follow off-season operations.
State campgrounds:
The last night to make a reservation at East Beach is Sunday, August 31. The last night for Charlestown Breachway, George Washington, and Fishermen's Memorial Campgrounds is Thursday, October 30. The final night for Burlingame State Campground is Sunday, October 12. Book your next stay here.
Fishermen’s Memorial, George Washington, and Burlingame State Campgrounds offer a pre-check-in process to help campers “Camp More, Wait Less.” After booking through Reserve America system, you will receive an email to pre-register, which must be completed at least two days before arrival. Campers needing a second car pass can select and pay for it up to one day before their registration.
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.
- Beach Safety
- Boating / Trout Fishing
- Camping Safety
- Wildfire Conditions and Red Flag Days
- Trail Etiquette
- Secure Vehicles / Safety Tips in Parks
- Orange Clothing for Hunting Season
- Winter/Ice Safety
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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.
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