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 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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. First figure is for weekdays and second is for weekends and holidays. Resident, $6 / $7; resident senior (65 or older), $3 / $3.50; non-resident, $12 / $14; non-resident senior, $6 / $7. Season passes per vehicle are resident, $30; resident senior, $15; non-resident, $60; non-resident senior, $30. See camping fees .
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.
870-970 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI, 02882 Phone: 401-789-2324
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
Oakland Beach Avenue Warwick, RI, 02889 Phone: 401-738-2000
End of Champlin Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-3200 Toll-Free: 800-466-3223
950 Succotash Road South Kingstown, RI, 02881 Phone: 401-789-8585
Mansion Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-3200 Toll-Free: 401-466-3200
175 Memorial Boulevard Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-845-5810
Ocean Drive Newport, RI Phone: 401-847-2400
Historic fort property hosts picnics, swimming, fishing, historic reenactments, sailing
39, 77, and 81 Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-783-6430
Ocean Drive Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-847-2400
257 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI Phone: 401-596-9097
345 Ives Road Warwick, RI, 02818 Phone: 401-884-2010
Bayside park for walking, picnics, games, swimming, horseback riding
Sanctuary Road (Route 1) Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-364-8910
Large forested park with freshwater pond; lots of camping in woods; water sports; boat ramp
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:
557 Charlestown Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-364-7000
Sand Trail (off of Spray Rock Road) Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone:
151 Bay Street Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-348-6007
Seaside Drive Jamestown, RI Phone: 401-423-7229
Matunuck Beach Road South Kingstown, RI, 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331
469 East Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-364-1206
50 Asylum Road Bristol, RI, 02809 Phone: 401-253-1611
Off Route 165 Exeter, RI Phone:
Off East Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-322-0450
Beach Street North Kingstown, RI, 02852 Phone: 401-294-3331
End of Water Street New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone:
Third Beach Road Middletown, RI Phone: 401-846-2119
Off Spring Street /Mohegan Trail New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-5009
321-338 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-322-0504
7 Corn Neck Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-7717
Sandy Point Avenue Portsmouth, RI, 02871 Phone: 401-683-2101
Point Avenue Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone: 401-738-2000
100 Sand Hill Cove Road Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-789-8374 Toll-Free: 401-789-8374
