East Beach State Beach
East Beach State Beach | |
Rhode Island State Park | |
Country | United States |
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State | Rhode Island |
County | Washington |
Town | Charlestown |
Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) [1] |
Coordinates | 41°20′42″N 71°40′56″W / 41.34500°N 71.68222°WCoordinates: 41°20′42″N 71°40′56″W / 41.34500°N 71.68222°W [1] |
Area | 250 acres (101 ha) |
Established | 2006 |
Management | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
Location in Rhode Island | |
Website: East Beach State Beach | |
East Beach State Beach is a state-operated recreation area in Charlestown, Rhode Island, encompassing 3 miles (4.8 km) of oceanfront beach[2] abutting Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge on Quonochontaug Neck, the barrier island separating Block Island Sound and Ninigret Pond.[3] The area offers a small, seasonal campground (20 units), salt-water fishing, ocean swimming, and beach activities.[4]
References
- 1 2 "East Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "East Beach". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ↑ "East Beach History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ↑ "East Beach: Campground Details". Welcome to RI State Parks. Rhode Island State. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
External links
- East Beach Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
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