State Parks Near Newport, Rhode Island
97 state park units lie within 50 miles of Newport, including 38 parks across the line in Massachusetts and Connecticut and New York. The closest is Fort Adams State Park, about 1 mi west of town. 21 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Fort Adams State Park1 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 21of 97 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 71 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 72 with free entry
State parks near Newport, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Newport; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 97.
Fort Adams State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Adams State Park →Fort Wetherill State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, mountain biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Wetherill State Park →Brenton Point State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Brenton Point State Park →Beavertail State Park
Beavertail State Park is a park in Newport County, about 5 miles southwest of Newport.
Hours, fees and rules for Beavertail State Park →Scarborough North State Beach
Visitors come for swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Scarborough North State Beach →Fishermen's Memorial State Campground
Fishermen's Memorial State Campground is a park unit in Washington County, about 11 miles southwest of Newport.
Hours, fees and rules for Fishermen's Memorial State Campground →Roger Wheeler State Beach
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Roger Wheeler State Beach →Salty Brine State Beach
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Salty Brine State Beach →East Matunuck State Beach
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for East Matunuck State Beach →Colt State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Colt State Park →Goddard Memorial State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, golf, swimming, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Goddard Memorial State Park →Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 12 miles southwest of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Horseneck Beach State Reservation →Rocky Point State Park
Popular activities here are biking, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocky Point State Park →Demarest Lloyd State Park
Demarest Lloyd State Park is a park in Bristol County, about 9 miles south of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Demarest Lloyd State Park →Fall River Heritage State Park
Fall River Heritage State Park is a park in Bristol County, about 4 miles west of Fall River.
Hours, fees and rules for Fall River Heritage State Park →Charlestown Breachway State Beach
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 75 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Charlestown Breachway State Beach →Haines Memorial State Park
Things to do include boating, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Haines Memorial State Park →Burlingame State Park
The park supports swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Overnight options include 700 campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Burlingame State Park →Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation
Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 3 miles northwest of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation →Fort Phoenix State Reservation
Fort Phoenix State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 3 miles southeast of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Phoenix State Reservation →Freetown-Fall River State Forest
Freetown-Fall River State Forest is a forest in Bristol County, about 4 miles northeast of Fall River.
Hours, fees and rules for Freetown-Fall River State Forest →Dighton Rock State Park
Dighton Rock State Park is a 98-acre park in Bristol County, about 6 miles north of Fall River.
Hours, fees and rules for Dighton Rock State Park →Sweets Knoll State Park
Sweets Knoll State Park is a park in Bristol County, about 5 miles south of Taunton.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweets Knoll State Park →West Island State Reservation
West Island State Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, about 7 miles southeast of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for West Island State Reservation →Scarborough South State Beach
The park supports swimming, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Scarborough South State Beach →Misquamicut State Beach
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Misquamicut State Beach →Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation is a 1-acre park unit in Plymouth County, about 5 miles east of New Bedford.
Hours, fees and rules for Nasketucket Bay State Reservation →Berkley State Forest
Berkley State Forest is a forest in Bristol County, about 6 miles south of Taunton.
Hours, fees and rules for Berkley State Forest →Snake Den State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, archery, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Snake Den State Park →Rehoboth State Forest
Rehoboth State Forest is a forest in Bristol County, about 5 miles southeast of Attleboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Rehoboth State Forest →Lincoln Woods State Park
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, boating, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Lincoln Woods State Park →Pachaug State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Pachaug State Forest →Massasoit State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Massasoit State Park →Hopeville Pond State Park
Visitors come for boating, swimming, biking, fishing, and hiking. Overnight options include 80 campsites, with RV sites with water hookups and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Hopeville Pond State Park →Moosup Valley State Park Trail
The park supports horseback riding, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Moosup Valley State Park Trail →Raynham State Forest
In Bristol County, about 4 miles east of Taunton, Raynham State Forest covers about 15 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Raynham State Forest →Watson Pond State Park
Watson Pond State Park is a 76-acre park in Bristol County, about 4 miles north of Taunton.
Hours, fees and rules for Watson Pond State Park →Ross Pond State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ross Pond State Park →Angle Tree Monument Reservation
Angle Tree Monument Reservation is a park unit in Bristol County, in North Attleborough Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Angle Tree Monument Reservation →Old Furnace State Park
Old Furnace State Park is a park in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, about 2 miles from Danielson.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Furnace State Park →Quinebaug Lake State Park
Popular activities here are boating and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Quinebaug Lake State Park →Killingly Pond State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Killingly Pond State Park →Haley Farm State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Haley Farm State Park →Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
Covering about 53 acres, Manuel F. Correllus State Forest lies in Dukes County, about 23 miles southwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Manuel F. Correllus State Forest →World War II Veterans Memorial State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for World War II Veterans Memorial State Park →George Washington State Campground
George Washington State Campground is a park unit in Providence County, about 15 miles southwest of Woonsocket.
Hours, fees and rules for George Washington State Campground →Bluff Point State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, boating, biking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Bluff Point State Park →Stoddard Hill State Park
Things to do include historic sites, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Stoddard Hill State Park →Wrentham State Forest
Wrentham State Forest is a forest in Norfolk County, about 5 miles north of North Attleborough Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Wrentham State Forest →Pulaski State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Pulaski State Park →Bridgewater State Forest
Bridgewater State Forest is a 62-acre forest in Plymouth County, in Bridgewater Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Bridgewater State Forest →Joseph Sylvia State Beach
Joseph Sylvia State Beach is a beach in Dukes County, about 20 miles southwest of Barnstable Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Joseph Sylvia State Beach →F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Covering about 10 acres, F. Gilbert Hills State Forest lies in Norfolk County, about 7 miles northeast of North Attleborough Town.
Hours, fees and rules for F. Gilbert Hills State Forest →Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park →Montauk Point State Park
Covering about 2,343 acres, Montauk Point State Park lies in Suffolk County, about 20 miles southeast of Groton.
Hours, fees and rules for Montauk Point State Park →Camp Hero State Park
Camp Hero State Park is a 749-acre park in Suffolk County, about 21 miles southeast of Groton.
Hours, fees and rules for Camp Hero State Park →Fort Trumbull State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Trumbull State Park →West Bridgewater State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for West Bridgewater State Forest →Franklin State Forest
Franklin State Forest is a forest in Norfolk County, in Franklin Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin State Forest →Salt Rock State Forest
Popular activities here are hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: 56 campsites, including RV sites with water hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Salt Rock State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Newport
- Charlestown Breachway State Beach 18 mi southwest · 75 campsites
- Burlingame State Park 21 mi west · 700 campsites
- Pachaug State Forest 30 mi west · Campground listed
- Massasoit State Park 32 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Hopeville Pond State Park 33 mi west · 80 campsites
+ 2 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Newport
- Hopeville Pond State Park 33 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Newport
- Fort Adams State Park 1 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Wetherill State Park 2 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Brenton Point State Park 2 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Colt State Park 14 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Goddard Memorial State Park 14 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Newport
- Scarborough North State Beach 10 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Roger Wheeler State Beach 12 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Salty Brine State Beach 12 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- East Matunuck State Beach 13 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Goddard Memorial State Park 14 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 8 more in the list above
Hiking near Newport
- Fort Wetherill State Park 2 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Colt State Park 14 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Goddard Memorial State Park 14 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Rocky Point State Park 15 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Snake Den State Park 28 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Fishing near Newport
- Fort Adams State Park 1 mi west · Fishing listed
- Fort Wetherill State Park 2 mi west · Fishing listed
- Brenton Point State Park 2 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Scarborough North State Beach 10 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Roger Wheeler State Beach 12 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 22 more in the list above
Free state parks near Newport
- Quinebaug Lake State Park 36 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
- Killingly Pond State Park 36 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Newport
What is the closest state park to Newport?
Fort Adams State Park is the closest, about 1 miles west of Newport in a straight line. Next are Fort Wetherill State Park and Brenton Point State Park.
How many state parks are near Newport?
97 state park units are within 50 miles, and 21 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Newport have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Charlestown Breachway State Beach, Burlingame State Park and Pachaug State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Newport?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Fort Adams State Park, Fort Wetherill State Park and Brenton Point State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Newport?
2 parks list no entrance fee: Quinebaug Lake State Park and Killingly Pond State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Warwick, RI16 mi north
- Near Fall River, MA21 mi northeast
- Near New Bedford, MA23 mi northeast
- Near Providence, RI24 mi north
- Near Central Falls, RI29 mi north
- Near Attleboro, MA31 mi north
- Near Taunton, MA32 mi north
- Near Woonsocket, RI37 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.