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Catch the Last Weekend of Summer at State Beaches

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds the public that state beach facilities, including pavilion restrooms and concessions, will ...

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RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Areas at King Park Beach and Fort Adams Beach

Sunday, August 24, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming areas at King Park Beach and Fort Adams Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to ...

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RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Areas at King Park Beach and Fort Adams Beach

Friday, August 22, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at King Park Beach and Fort Adams Beach in Newport due to high bacteria counts. ...

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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

Current Operations

State beaches:

Effective Saturday, August 17, outdoor showers and water are unavailable at the following state beaches until further notice: Roger W. Wheeler, Salty Brine, East Matunuck, Scarborough North, and Scarborough South State Beaches. Please plan ahead, conserve water, and help protect our community’s resources. Learn more about the outdoor water ban at www.narragansettri.gov
As of Saturday, August 9, the in-person sales office is closed for the season. Daily pass sales at beach entrances and online season passes are still available.
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: Goddard Memorial Golf Course
RI Naturalist Program: The Beavertail Aquarium

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.

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