2022 Rhode Island State Beach Guide: Hours, Parking Passes

NEWPORT, RI — Simply in time for the unofficial kickoff to summer season, seaside days are coming again to Rhode Island.

Most state seashores within the Ocean State reopen for the season Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Two Narragansett seashores — Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler — opened earlier this yr. This is a bit of about every of Rhode Island’s state seashores:

Charlestown Breachway (Charlestown) — This seaside affords stunning views of Block island Sound and is among the finest salt water fishing spots in South County. Be mindful, the car parking zone is small and fills up rapidly on sizzling days. The seaside is positioned at 1 Burlingame State Park Highway.

East Seashore (Charlestown) — East Seashore is among the least developed seashores in RHode Island, so should you’re on the lookout for pure serenity, this may be your spot. There’s restricted parking and a half dozen altering rooms. Because the easterly extension of Quonochontaug Neck, the seaside is a three-mile-long barrier that separates Ninigret Pond from the ocean.

East Matunuck State Seashore (South Kingstown) — This seaside has greater than 144 acres and supply a contemporary seaside pavilion powered by wind and photo voltaic power. It might accommodate lots of people, due to its giant car parking zone. There’s additionally public restrooms, out of doors showers, and meals and reward concessions. The seaside is positioned at 950 Succotash Highway.

Misquamicut State Seashore (Westerly) — This seaside is a half-mile lengthy and has fashionable services, together with a playground, concessions, out of doors showers and shady gazebos. The seaside is positioned at 257 Atlantic Ave.

Roger W. Wheeler State Seashore (Narragansett) — This seaside is fashionable for kids with younger kids due to its mild surf, playground and pavilion with kid-friendly, academic actions. State officers mentioned the lifeguards at this seaside are extremely educated and alert. The seaside is positioned at 100 Sand Hill Cove Highway.

Salty Brine State Seashore (Narragansett) — This seaside is small. It is barely the scale of a soccer discipline, nevertheless it has a mild surf and is near the Galilee docks and several other seafood eating places. It is also nice for younger kids. The seaside is positioned at 254 Nice Highway.

Scarborough North State Seashore (Narragansett) —

This seaside has a bit for everybody. Whether or not you want solar bathing, folks watching on the boardwalk or picnicking in a shady shelter, there are many choices at this seaside. The seaside is positioned at 970 Ocean Highway.

Scarborough South State Seashore (Narragansett) — With near 16 acres and over 1,000 toes of seaside frontage, this spot include two seashores, the previous Olivio’s and Lido’s seashores. The seaside has public restrooms, out of doors showers, wheelchair accessibility and a big car parking zone with room for RVs and buses. There’s additionally meals concessions and shaded gazebos. The seaside is positioned at 970 Ocean Highway.

The Rhode Island Division of Environmental Administration encourages beachgoers to purchase their parking cross on-line, prematurely, to assist lower down on visitors on the car parking zone. Resident, non-resident and senior passes are on sale, each for the total season or a single day. Parking charges shall be in impact from Saturday till Labor Day.

2021 seaside parking charges

• Every day parking, residents: $6 weekdays, $7 weekends and holidays
• Resident season cross: $30
• Every day parking, non-residents: $12 weekdays, $14 weekends and holidays
• Non-resident season cross: $60
• Seniors aged 65 and older get a 50 p.c low cost on all parking charges
• No-cost incapacity parking passes can be found to those that qualify. Name 401-667-6200 for extra data.

Carry-In, carry-out

All Rhode Island state parks and seashores have a carry-in, carry-out coverage, that means guests are liable for taking all their trash dwelling with them. The coverage has been in place since 1992.