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State Parks | Fort Wetherill State Park

Fort Wetherill Road, Jamestown, RI 02835

Eligibility

Steep ramp recommended only for light or hand-carried boats such as kayaks.

Required documents

N/A

Hours

Daily Sunrise-Sunset
401-423-1771
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

N/A

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Jamestown
Fort Wetherill State Park, situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park, is a former coastal defense battery and training camp. Known for its spectacular view of Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, Fort Wetherill has been a popular sight for viewing the numerous Tall Ship Events and America’s Cup Races. The area is also a major attraction for scuba diving, with Diving Clubs from New York State, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island using the facilities at the boat ramp year round. Additionally, the park offers family and group picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking and exploring on the park’s 61.5 acres of property.

Last assured

03/12/2022
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Providing organization

Rhode Island State Parks and Recreation