Charlestown Breachway

Owned by the State of Rhode Island, this 79 acre property includes a beach that is contiguous with Charlestown Beach, a camping area, and access to fishing.

The Breachway was created in 1904 to open Ninigret Pond to the ocean. Located on the east side of \”the Breachway\” is a camping area for self contained RV\’s, a state beach, some of the best salt water fishing in South County and a panoramic view of Block Island Sound. The Charlestown Breachway does not have accomodations for canvas camping.  All units must be self contained: Unit must have permanent holding tanks for potable water, grey water and black water. Bathroom equipment must be permanently fixed to the unit. This location also has boat launch with limited parking.

More information is at the State Division of Parks  and Recreation website.

Follow Charlestown Beach Road, past the Charlestown Beach parking lot until you reach the end of the road at the Breachway State Park.

Google Map at 41.358576, -71.634383