East Beach State Beach


East Beach or East State Beach is a seaside public recreation area on Quonochontaug Neck, the narrow barrier island that separates Block Island Sound and Ninigret Pond, in the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island, United States. The state beach encompasses of oceanfront and abuts Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. The area offers a 20-unit seasonal campground, salt-water fishing, ocean swimming, and beach activities.

History

The recreational grounds were established as East Beach State Park in 1967. The area was listed at in 2000. In 2006, the state began "setting up this natural reserve in a major way" with the addition of some acquired through the purchase of four parcels at a cost of a little more than two million dollars.
In the 2020 summer season, all RI state beaches are open 9AM to 6PM