Charlestown Breachway State Beach
| Charlestown Breachway State Beach | |
|---|---|
 Charlestown Breachway | |
  Location in Rhode Island | |
| Location | Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°21′24″N 71°38′21″W / 41.35667°N 71.63917°W[1] |
| Area | 79 acres (32 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m)[1] |
| Established | 1952 |
| Governing body | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | Charlestown Breachway |
Charlestown Breachway State Beach is a seaside public recreation area on Block Island Sound in the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island.[3] Located on the east side of the manmade channel (the "Breachway") that connects Ninigret Pond with the Atlantic Ocean, the area offers 75 camping sites for self-contained RVs,[4] ocean swimming, beach activities, salt-water fishing, and a boat launch.[5]
In the 2020 summer season, all RI state beaches are open 9AM to 6PM [6]
References
- ^ a b "Charlestown Breachway". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Charlestown Breachway". Charlestown Citizens Alliance. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ "Charlestown Breachway". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Charlestown Breachway: Campground Details". Welcome to RI State Parks. Rhode Island State. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Charlestown Breachway History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ https://riparks.com/beach-passes.php
External links
- Charlestown Breachway Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation