Access Sites
Please see below for a map of saltwater boating access sites throughout Rhode Island. The sites are State-owned and currently in usable condition. A list of these locations with brief descriptions is found below. More boating access sites, such as town-owned ramps, and additional information can be found on the Marine Fisheries website at http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/boatlnch.htm#salt.
When utilizing these boating access sites, please be respectful of other users and properly dispose of all trash and waste.
Town |
Site # |
Name |
Description |
Depth at MLW |
| Westerly | 1 |
Main Street | Main St., concrete slab ramp | 4 ft. |
| Charlestown | 2 |
Quonochontaug Breachway | Off West Beach Rd., concrete plank ramp | 3 ft. |
3 |
Charlestown Breachway | West end of Charlestown Beach Rd., linked concrete slabs | 3 ft. |
|
4 |
Charlestown | Off of Charlestown Beach Rd. Natural Shoreline, gravel base | N/A |
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| Narragansett | 5 |
Galilee | Corner of Galilee Rd., and Great Island Rd., southeast side of Great Island Bridge. Linked concrete planks - double ramp | 4 ft. |
6 |
Monahan's Dock | East Side of Ocean Rd., at South Pier Rd., concrete - steep drop | 3 - 4 ft. |
|
| South Kingstown | 7 |
Narrow River | Off Middlebridge Rd. on Pollock Ave., concrete planks | 3 ft. |
8 |
Marina Park | Route 1., concrete slabs | N/A |
|
| Newport | 9 |
Fort Adams | Off Harrison Ave. | 3 ft. |
| Middletown | 10 |
Third Beach | Concrete ramp. Parking fee when beach is open | N/A |
| Little Compton | 11 |
Sakonnet Point | Sakonnet Point Rd. (Rt. 77). North side of Town Landing Rd., linked concrete planks | 2 ft. |
| North Kingstown | 12 |
Wilson Park | East end of Intrepid Dr., off Post Rd., Rt. 1, near fire station. Linked concrete plank - moderately steep | 3 ft. |
| Tiverton | 13 |
Fogland | End of Fogland Rd., at High Hill Rd. Linked concrete planks | N/A |
14 |
Sakonnet River Bridge | Underneath new Sakonnet bridge., off Riverside Dr. concrete planks, strong currents | N/A |
|
| Portsmouth | 15 |
Weaver Cove | On Burma Rd. South of Melville complex. Concrete slabs | 4 ft. |
16 |
Gull Cove | Accessed via turnoff from RI 138 E/24 E. Linked concrete planks | 2 ft. |
|
17 |
Stone Bridge | Off Rte. 138 at junction of Park Ave and Point Rd., at Teddy's Beach | 3 ft. |
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| Prudence Island | 18 |
Homestead | On Prudence Island, off Narragansett Ave., north of Prudence Variety | N/A |
| East Greenwich | 19 |
Greenwich Cove | Pole #6, Crompton Ave. Concrete slab | N/A |
| Warwick | 19 |
Goddard | Goddard State Park | N/A |
20 |
Oakland Beach | Warwick Cove. Oakland Beach Ave. Take last left. East side of Oakland Beach. Concrete ramp | <4 ft. |
|
| Bristol | 21 |
Independence Park | At the foot of Church St., off of Rt. 114. Linked concrete slab | N/A |
22 |
Colt State Park | Off of Hope St. (Rt. 114), concrete ramp | 4 ft. |
|
23 |
Annawanscutt | Annawanscutt Dr., off Metacom Ave. (Rt. 136), past Veteran's Home. Linked concrete planks | >2 ft. |
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| Warren | 24 |
Warren | West side of Water St., at Wheaton St., cement slab | N/A |
| Barrington | 25 |
Haines Park | On Bullock's Cove, off Metropolitan Park Dr. concrete slab | 4 ft. |
| East Providence | 26 |
Sabin Point | Off Bulluck's Point Ave. Hard packed Sand | N/A |
27 |
Bold Point | Off Veteran's Memorial Pkwy., via Mauran Ave. at the end of Pier Rd. Concrete slab | 4 ft. |
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| Providence | 28 |
Gano Park | End of of East Transit St. Concrete slab | N/A |
| Pawtucket | 29 |
Festival Pier | End of Tim Healey Way, off of School St. (Rt. 114). Concrete slab | N/A |
30 |
Pawtucket | East side of Taft St., just south of Rt. 95 bridge. Linked concrete planks | N/A |
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| * Please note that some boating access sites may require a permit or fee for parking and/or use. N/A= Information not available |
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