East Beach State Beach Explained

East State Beach
Map:USA Rhode Island
Map Size:280
Relief:1
Location:Charlestown, Rhode Island, United States
Elevation:3feet
Established:1967
Administrator:Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
Website:East 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 3miles of oceanfront and abuts Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge.

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.

Activities and amenities

The area offers a 20-unit seasonal campground, salt-water fishing, ocean swimming, and beach activities. It is open seasonally.

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