Misquamicut State Beach
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Mon–Fri 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $30 per day ($20 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- riparks.ri.gov(401) 322-8910
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction New Traffic Pattern AlertWe've added additional entrance booths and changed traffic patterns to help get visitors parked and onto the beach faster. Please follow all new… (more)
We've added additional entrance booths and changed traffic patterns to help get visitors parked and onto the beach faster. Please follow all new directional signage and traffic guidance when entering the area. Learn more about the parking lot entrance project
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 70 acres, Misquamicut State Beach lies in Washington County, about 14 miles east of Groton.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Mon–Fri | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Mon–Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
In-Season Hours & Parking: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends & holidays. Gates close at sunset.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| The daily rate for non-residents is (nonresident) | $20 · day |
| The daily rate for non-residents is (resident) | $30 · day |
| The daily parking rate for RI residents is (resident) | $10 · day |
| The daily parking rate for RI residents is (resident) | $15 · day |
Official wording
NOTICE: Misquamicut State Beach has different daily parking fees than other RI state beaches. The cost of a season pass is the same. 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. The additional funds from these fees are reinvested in DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation and increases the amount of revenue provided to the Town of Westerly, which is the host community. Learn more about the fee changes at Misquamicut State Beach here.
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
See the park’s wording
Restrictions: No alcohol, glass, dogs/pets, smoking, RV camping, or tent camping allowed. Restrictions: No alcohol, glass, dogs/pets, smoking, RV camping, or tent camping allowed.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
SwimmingPicnickingFishingCanoeing and kayaking
Swimming
Lifeguard on duty 9:00 AM (8:30 AM weekends/holidays) to 6:00 PM (Seasonal)
Headed to a state beach? Check here for the real-time status of state beach parking lots. Remember, season beach parking passes are not available for purchase at beach entrances. Help reduce traffic delays by buying your season pass online.
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Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- EV charging
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Beach or all-terrain wheelchairs
✓ 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
- Beach or all-terrain wheelchairs
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible Beach Wheelchairs Available
Accessible Restroom Facilities
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Restrictions: No alcohol, glass, dogs/pets, smoking, RV camping, or tent camping allowed. Day-use only.
Getting there
- Address
- 257 Atlantic Avenue
Westerly, RI - Nearest town
- Groton — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.3236, -71.8028 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (401) 322-8910
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Misquamicut Beach, RI 2010-08-07 2.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Juliancolton
“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