Roger W. Wheeler State Beach

Rhode Island State Beach

PetsNot allowed

Roger W. Wheeler State Beach entrance fee

Seasonal parking fee at the state beaches; RI DEM publishes the rates in state regulation 250-RICR-100-00-8 rather than on the park page.

Roger W. Wheeler State Beach hours

In-Season Hours & Parking: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday - Friday and 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends & holidays. Gates close at sunset. Check the capacity of the parking lot.

Hours as published by RI State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Roger W. Wheeler State Beach

Fine white sand behind a breakwater, with calm water and barely any drop-off — the beach Rhode Islanders bring small children to. Locals still call it Sand Hill Cove; it was renamed in 1970 for the captain who built the state's life-saving system.

Things to do

  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing

Amenities & facilities

  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • ⛺ Screened Shelters
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🚫 No pets allowed

Contact

Phone401-789-8374

Address100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI

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