Operational Updates
Alerts
- Parking lot entrance improvement at Misquamicut State Beach
- 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.
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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