Rhode Island Swimming Holes

Rhode Island has 4 named swimming holes on record across 2 counties. All are lake coves. 2 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Water type Access Fee Status
East Beach Washington County
Development – Access gravel road Fee Resident daily $6 weekday / $7 weekend; non-resident $12 / $14; season $30 / $60 (senior 50% off). Status Closure or warning on file
Lincoln Woods Providence County
Development Lake cove Access – Fee No entry fee; picnic table $5/day, game fields $20/day, picnic shelter/gazebo $100/day. Status No closure on file
Ninigret Pond Washington County
Development Lake cove Access – Fee No entrance fee for Ninigret NWR trails; ExploreRI: Grassy Point launch open free of charge year-round. Status Closure or warning on file
Scarborough Beach Washington County
Development – Access – Fee Resident daily $6 weekday / $7 weekend; non-resident $12 / $14; season $30 / $60 (senior 50% off). Status No closure on file
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Common questions

Where are the swimming holes in Rhode Island?

4 named swimming holes are on record: East Beach, Lincoln Woods, Ninigret Pond, and Scarborough Beach.

Are any swimming holes in Rhode Island closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for East Beach and Ninigret Pond. Each page has the dated detail.

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