Charlestown Breachway
In
1904, the townsfolk asked the General Assembly to appropriate monies
for a permanent breachway using the arguments that the natural
breach was filled in by the tides depositing sand thereby creating a
barrier that separated the pond from the ocean. Also, a permanent
breach would prevent the water in Ninigret/Pawaget/ Charlestown pond
from becoming brackish and unfit for the cultivation and harvesting
of oysters, an industry important to this area.
Located
on the east side of "the Breachway" is a camping area for self
contained RV's, a state beach, some of the best salt water fishing
in South County and a panoramic view of Block Island Sound. This
location also has boat launch with limited parking.
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Location Information:Charlestown, Rhode Island Mailing Address:Charlestown Beach Rd |
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Contact Information:Charlestown Breachway Burlingame State Park Fax Number Activities at this location:
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Other Information:View a History of Charlestown Breachway Make a campground reservation at the Charlestown Breachway View more information about camping in RI State Campgrounds Lifeguards on duty (seasonally) No animals allowed |
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