Fort Adams State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- riparks.ri.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Adams State Park is a park in Newport County, in Newport.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking. 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
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- Harrison Avenue
Newport, RI - Nearest town
- Newport
- Coordinates
- 41.4794, -71.3374
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
- Photo: Aerial view of Fort Adams. - Fort Hamilton, Rose Island, Newport, Newport County, RI HAER RI-58-5.tif — Public domain (US federal government work)
“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