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Long-Term Repair to Charlestown Breachway to Begin

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Town of Charlestown, and the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) announce that ...

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RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Olney Pond; Advisory for Waterman Reservoir Extended

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Olney Pond in Lincoln and are ...

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Orange you glad that safety is always in style?

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI - With hunting season kicking off, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds the public that it’s time to break out your finest fluorescent orange f ...

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Operational Updates

Alerts

The Charlestown Breachway long-term repair project is scheduled to begin in mid-October 2025. This work will also impact the beachfront and the CRMC-permitted sand trail at East Beach. Learn more at https://riparks.ri.gov/charlestown-east-beach-projects. / Boaters Advised to Use Caution Traveling through Charlestown Breachway
Ninigret Barrier Beach Restoration (East Beach in Charlestown): Rhode Island DEM, in partnership with Save The Bay, is conducting a coastal habitat restoration project. Work is expected to begin on Monday, September 29. Portions of the CRMC-permitted sand trail will close, and new traffic patterns will be in place during phases of this work. Learn more at https://riparks.ri.gov/charlestown-east-beach-projects.
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.

Current Operations

State campgrounds

The last night to make a reservation at 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 the 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.

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