Operational Updates
⚠️ Project / Operational Alerts
- Salty Brine State Beach: The parking lot will temporarily close on Saturday, July 25, during the Narragansett Lions Club’s 53rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet celebration and will reopen after 1 PM. The beach will remain open.
- Fort Adams State Park: Temporary Shoreline Closures Starting July 23
- Burlingame State Campground: New shower and restroom facilities
- Roger Wheeler State Beach boardwalk and upgraded bulkhead.
- New Visitor Center and Operations Building at Colt State Park
- New entrance booths and traffic patterns are now in effect at Misquamicut State Beach
- New entrance design project at Rocky Point State Park
- Charlestown Breachway long-term repair project completed
- Coastal habitat restoration project at Ninigret Barrier Beach Restoration (East Beach in Charlestown)
- The western side of the Quonochontaug (Quonnie) Breachway is closed to vehicle traffic. The public can still access the boat ramp and the eastern side of the breachway.
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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