The beaches of Rhode Island offer sandy expanses, sheltered coves, and great surfing. State beaches have parking and pavilions with showers, bathrooms, food, and rentals. Inland areas have lakes and ponds with fresh water beaches. Beaches may be managed by the state or by towns.
The following information is for state-managed beaches, only: Rhode Island has seven state beaches run by the state Division of Parks & Recreation. Lifeguards are on duty from 9am to 6pm at all beaches. Camping is offered at several.
The following are parking fees at state parks and beaches, per day, per vehicle. Residency is based on the state where the vehicle is registered:
Contact beaches directly at Charlestown Breachway at 401-364-7000; East Beach State Park at 401-322-0450; East Matunuck State Beach at 401-789-8585; Misquamicut State Beach at 401-596-9097; Roger Wheeler State Beach at 401-789-3563; Salty Brine State Beach at 401-789-3563; Scarborough State Beaches at 401-789-2324.
3275 Post Road Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone:
Boating, sunbathing, swimming or just relaxing by the water: Warwick’s beaches have it all
Point Avenue Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone:
Sandy saltwater beaches, picnic and play areas, great views all in the same place
Steven O'Connor Boulevard at Asylum Road Warwi, RI, 02889 Phone: 401-738-2019
Saltwater beach along quiet coves a centerpiece of this bustling city park
1 Rocky Point Avenue Warwick, RI, 02889 Phone:
Former home of popular amusement park now a welcoming waterfront park
304 Great Island Road Narragansett, RI, 02882 Phone: 401-783-7996 Toll-Free: 866-783-7996
There’s a beach for every personality, and every activity, on Block Island – and great ferries to get you there.
1095 Ives Road Warwick, RI, 02818 Phone: 401-884-2010
Sandy saltwater beach a major attraction at one of the state’s most popular parks
Oakland Beach Avenue Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone:
Ready for a relaxing day by the water? This beach neighborhood has you covered
950 Succotash Road South Kingstown, RI, 02881 Phone: 401-789-8585
End of Champlin Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-3200 Toll-Free: 800-466-3223
257 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI Phone: 401-596-9097
On Bullock's Cove, off Metropolitan Park Drive Barrington, RI Phone: 401-253-7482
North End of Corn Neck Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-3200
870-970 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI, 02882 Phone: 401-789-2324
175 Memorial Boulevard Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-845-5810
Mansion Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-3200 Toll-Free: 401-466-3200
39, 77, and 81 Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-783-6430
50 Asylum Road Bristol, RI, 02809 Phone: 401-253-1611
Matunuck Beach Road South Kingstown, RI, 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331
Seaside Drive Jamestown, RI Phone: 401-423-7229
80 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-847-2400
Beach Street North Kingstown, RI, 02852 Phone: 401-294-3331
Third Beach Road Middletown, RI Phone: 401-846-2119
151 Bay Street Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-348-6007
End of Water Street New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone:
Sandy Point Avenue Portsmouth, RI, 02871 Phone: 401-683-2101
100 Sand Hill Cove Road Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-789-8374 Toll-Free: 401-789-8374
7 Corn Neck Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-7717
557 Charlestown Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-364-7000
Ocean Drive Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-847-2400
469 East Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-315-2116
254 Great Island Road Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-789-3563
Off Corn Neck Road near Dodge and Water streets New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone:
1 Burlingame State Park Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-322-8910
Off East Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-322-0450
Off Spring Street /Mohegan Trail New Shoreham (Block Island), RI, 02807 Phone: 401-466-5009
Sand Trail (off of Spray Rock Road) Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone:
321-338 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-322-0504