Saltwater Beaches
The Ocean State has beautiful state beaches, each with its own unique charm and amenities. Whether you're into swimming, sunbathing, building sandcastles, picnicking or people-watching, there's a lovely spot just waiting for you. So, grab your sunscreen and enjoy!
Charlestown Breachway
Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown
This golden sand beach offers a panoramic view of Block Island Sound and is known as one of the best salt water fishing areas in South County.
East Beach
The least developed of the state beaches, with limited parking and a half dozen changing rooms, East Beach is one of RI’s spectacular seaside treasures.
East Matunuck
950 Succotash Road, South Kingstown
Noted for its strong surf, East Matunuck State Beach totals almost 150 acres and sports a modern beach pavilion with hot showers and concessions.
Misquamicut
One of the state's most popular beaches with over a half mile of beach front, Misquamicut State Beach features a modern pavilion, playground, and shade gazebos.
Roger Wheeler
100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett
Popular among families with small children, this beach features a playground and modern beach pavilion and an environmental educational area with local marine animals.
Salty Brine
254 Great Island Road, Narragansett
Salty Brine State Beach is a tiny beach, barely 100 yards long, with gentle surf set close to the busy Galilee docks and several seafood restaurants.
Scarborough North
Scarborough North features a large parking area, pavilion with concessions, shaded shelters, boardwalk, and an observation tower.
Scarborough South
Adjacent to Scarborough North, Scarborough South adds an additional 16 acres with over 1,000 feet of beach frontage.
Beach Parking Passes
Help reduce traffic delays at state beaches by buying your beach parking pass online.
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Burlingame Picnic Area
This popular freshwater swimming area on Watchaug Pond offers picnic area, beach, and a nearby boat launch for boating and fishing.
Fort Adams State Park
Situated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park offers saltwater swimming with panoramic views of Narragansett Bay.
Goddard Memorial
Visitors to Goddard Memorial State Park can enjoy saltwater swimming and fishing at the public beach.
Lincoln Woods State Park
Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln
Enjoy freshwater swimming at Olney Pond with a modern beach pavilion that features hot showers, restrooms, and food concessions.
Pulaski State Park
Nestled within the George Washington Management Area, this 13-acre recreational area offers trout fishing and swimming at Peck Pond
There are no fees to access beaches within state parks. Lifeguards are on duty, as staffing allows, seasonally from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. When lifeguards are not on duty, swimmers are responsible for their own safety. DEM highly recommends that people of all ages learn to swim, respect the water, and know their swimming limitations. Parental or adult supervision is critical. Children and teenagers should always be supervised while swimming, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Campgrounds
Burlingame
1 Burlingame Park Road, Charlestown
Situated next to Watchaug Pond, this spacious campground features 700 rustic campsites, as well as 20 rustic cabins.
Charlestown Breachway
Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown
Camp along the breachway with spectacular ocean views and some of Rhode Island's best saltwater fishing.
East Beach
Specialty camping at East Beach is offered in two areas that can only be accessed by 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Fishermen's Memorial
1011 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett
Camping in a "seaside village" atmosphere, complete with neatly trimmed grass, tree lined paths and activities for the entire family.
George Washington
Enjoy forest camping overlooking Bowdish Reservoir with a multitued of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Camping Reservations
Experience your next adventure at a RI State Campground!RI State Parks
Rhode Island's network of historic state parks attracts upwards of nine million visitors each year and hosts high-profile national and international events such as the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and Volvo Ocean Race.
Beavertail State Park
With its historic lighthouse and scenic coastline, Beavertail State Park is one of the most popular parks for sightseeing, picnicking, and saltwater fishing.
Brenton Point State Park
Occupying the former grounds of one of Newport's grandest estates, Brenton Point State Park affords its visitors spectacular ocean views.
Burlingame State Park
This popular freshwater swimming area on Watchaug Pond offers picnic area, beach, and a nearby boat launch for boating and fishing.
Colt State Park
Colt State Park is often referred to as the 'Gem' of the State Parks System. The entire western border of the park is an open panorama onto Narragansett Bay.
Fort Adams State Park
Situated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.
Fort Wetherill State Park
Fort Wetherill Road, Jamestown
Situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs, Fort Wetherill State Park is known for its spectacular views is a popular location for family and group picnicking, scuba diving, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Goddard Memorial State Park
The park offers spacious lawns, fields, and forested areas that feature a nine hole golf course, bridle trails, picnic tables, game fields, and a performing arts center
Haines Memorial State Park
A popular stop on the East Bay Bike Path, Haines Memorial State Park is known for its picnic groves with fireplaces built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Lincoln Woods State Park
2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln
Visitors can enjoy swimming at the freshwater beach, trout fishing, playing ball, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, bouldering, or just relaxing under a shade tree.
Pulaski State Park
From the first class trout fishing, to enjoying a picnic, a short hike, or a cool swim in Peck Pond, to cross-country skiing, Pulaski provides year round enjoyment for all ages.
Rocky Point State Park
As the state's newest coastal state park, visitors can enjoy the property they once made so many memories at, while younger generations of park-goers can make new ones.
Snake Den State Park
The 1,000 acre undeveloped property boasts self-guided walking trails, beautiful trees, flowers, plants, and working farm as well. The foliage is something to behold in the fall.