Misquamicut State Beach

              One of the state's most popular beaches with over a half mile of beach front. There are also many local attractions for children. This modern pavilion includes many new concepts including rails, outside showers, tower and composting toilets. This beach does fill to capacity during sunny summer weekends. 

Misquamicut Music Festival: to be held at Misquamicut State Beach in honor of Governor's Bay Day. Admission is free. for more information call 401-322-1026 or go to www.misquamicut.org

Location: 257 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly, Rhode Island
 
Mailing Address:  Burlingame State Park, 1 Burlingame State Park, Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813
 
Operational Times:
Open only weekends, first weekend in May through Memorial Day (weather permitting) || open memorial day through Labor Day 7 days a week || Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
 
Phone Numbers: 

Misquamicut State Beach (seasonal) - (401) 596-9097

Burlingame State Park - (401) 322-8910

Fax Number - (401) 322-3083

Directions from Providence:
Take Interstate Rte. 95 South, to Rte. 4 South, to Rte.1 South, to Westerly, follow signs to Misquamicut State Beach.

Smoke Free Beaches: This summer, Rhode Island's state beaches are going smoke-free. Learn more.

Current Fees: Fee Increases Effective April 23,2002

9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday:

Residents - $6.00 per car              Non-Residents - $12.00 per car

Resident Seniors - $3.00 per car     Non-Resident Seniors - $6.00 per car

8:00 am - 6:00 pm Weekends and Holidays:

Residents - $7.00 per car              Non-Residents - $14.00 per car

Resident Seniors - $3.50 per car     Non-Resident Seniors - $7.00 per car

Bus Fees:

Buses (Weekdays) - $40.00 per bus

Buses (Weekends & Holidays) - $40.00 per bus

Season Passes: (Must be affixed to vehicle)

Beaches: (Allows entrance to all State Beaches)

Residents - $30.00                        Non-Residents - $60.00

Resident Seniors - $15.00               Non-Resident Seniors - $30.00
Reservations: None

Size: 51.35 Acres

Click History for more information and to see construction pictures of the new pavilion 

Click Directions to see how to get here from your Starting Point.

Other Information:
Large Paved Parking Lot || 10 Picnic Tables || Lifeguard on duty 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Weather Permitting) || No Animals Allowed || All Trash Carry In - Carry Out ... Please!

Facilities and Activities:  Restrooms | Restrooms for the Disabled | Phone | Parking | Beach | Pavilion | Picnic Tables |Concession | Swimming| Additional Activities nearby include water, slide, rides and food.

Animals, Including Horses and Dogs:
No person shall bring onto any state bathing beach, East Beach/Ninigret Conservation Area, or Burlingame picnic area any animal from April 1 through September 30th.  
 
All Trash Is Carry In Carry out Please!