Fort Wetherill 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(401) 884-2010
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Wetherill State Park is a park in Newport County, about 2 miles west of Newport.
The park supports snorkeling and diving, mountain biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking.
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
Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingPicnickingBikingMountain bikingSnorkeling and scuba
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
✓ 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
- Fort Wetherill Road
Jamestown, RI - Nearest town
- Newport — about 2 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4784, -71.3584
- Phone
- (401) 884-2010
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