State Park · Rhode Island, United States
Misquamicut State Beach
Misquamicut State Beach is a state park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 51.0 acres (20.6 ha).
State Park · Rhode Island, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 51.0 acres (20.6 ha) |
| Coordinates | 41.3236° N, 71.8028° W |
| Managed by | Rhode Island state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Misquamicut State Beach
Misquamicut State Beach (MISS-kwahm-eh-kut) is a seaside public recreation area in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. It occupies a portion of Misquamicut Beach, a 3-mile-long (4.8 km) barrier island that extends westward from Weekapaug to Watch Hill and separates Winnapaug Pond from the Atlantic Ocean. The state beach covers 51 acres (21 ha) and is 2 miles long. The main beach has a large with multiple public facilities and snack bar. Misquamicut State Beach is one of the most popular beaches along the Rhode Island coast and is used extensively by people in the region.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Westerly, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Westerly |
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 33.9 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 62.4 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 82.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Misquamicut State Beach?
Misquamicut State Beach is in Rhode Island, United States (41.3236° N, 71.8028° W).
How big is Misquamicut State Beach?
Misquamicut State Beach covers 51.0 acres (20.6 ha).
How do I get to Misquamicut State Beach?
The nearest town is Westerly, Rhode Island. located in the town of Westerly.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Rhode_Island_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Rhode Island state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misquamicut_State_Beach — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).