Colt State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- riparks.ri.gov(401) 253-7482
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Construction Project AlertThe Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is building a new facility to improve visitor services and operations at Colt State… (more)
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is building a new facility to improve visitor services and operations at Colt State Park. The new 11,600-square-foot facility will provide vehicle storage, offices, and workshop space for DEM Parks and Recreation and Law Enforcement staff, as well as a public reception area to support Colt State Park and nearby state park facilities. Learn more about the project
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Colt State Park is a park in Bristol County, about 7 miles east of Warwick.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Fees and passes
Per-vehicle parking fees at state (surf) beaches in season; 'There are no parking fees for beaches within state parks.' Misquamicut has higher daily rates: 'The daily rate for non-residents is $20 on weekdays and $30 on weekends & holidays; The daily parking rate for RI residents is $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends/holidays.'
Statewide fee rule from Rhode Island's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Rhode Island park passes
- State beach season parking pass. Parking at RI state beaches Details
From the Rhode Island state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pet-Friendly
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Accessibility
- Accessible fishing
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible fishing
Accessible Fishing Pier
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Route 114
Bristol, RI - Nearest town
- Warwick — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.6767, -71.2989 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (401) 253-7482
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Rhode Island State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- RI State Parks 'Find your next adventure' location finder (cards by category)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology