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.
3275 Post Road Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone: 401-738-2019
1095 Ives Road Warwick, RI, 02818 Phone: 401-884-2010
End of Asylum Road Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone: 401-738-2019
Oakland Beach Avenue Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone: 401-738-2019
Point Avenue Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone: 401-738-2019
870-970 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI, 02882 Phone: 401-789-2324
Mansion Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-3200 Toll-Free: 401-466-3200
Ocean Drive Newport, RI Phone: 401-847-2400
Historic fort property hosts picnics, swimming, fishing, historic reenactments, sailing
On Bullock's Cove, off Metropolitan Park Drive Barrington, RI Phone: 401-253-7482
175 Memorial Boulevard Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-845-5810
257 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI Phone: 401-596-9097
North End of Corn Neck Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-3200
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
Ocean Drive Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-847-2400
39, 77, and 81 Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-783-6430
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
Matunuck Beach Road South Kingstown, RI, 02879 Phone: 401-789-9331
7 Corn Neck Road New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-7717
Seaside Drive Jamestown, RI Phone: 401-423-7229
254 Great Island Road Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-789-3563
469 East Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-364-1206
Off East Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-322-0450
50 Asylum Road Bristol, RI, 02809 Phone: 401-253-1611
100 Sand Hill Cove Road Narragansett, RI Phone: 401-789-8374 Toll-Free: 401-789-8374
Sand Trail (off of Spray Rock Road) Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone:
151 Bay Street Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-348-6007
321-338 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-322-0504
End of Water Street New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone:
557 Charlestown Beach Road Charlestown, RI, 02813 Phone: 401-364-7000
Sandy Point Avenue Portsmouth, RI, 02871 Phone: 401-683-2101
Off Spring Street /Mohegan Trail New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone: 401-466-5009
Off Route 165 Exeter, RI Phone:
Beach Street North Kingstown, RI, 02852 Phone: 401-294-3331
Off Corn Neck Road near Dodge and Water streets New Shoreham (Block Island), RI Phone:
Third Beach Road Middletown, RI Phone: 401-846-2119
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