Fort Wetherill State Park
Address
Fort Wetherill Road
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-1771
Description:
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.
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Description
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 Americaâs 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 parkâs 61.5 acres of property.
Hours
Daily Sunrise-Sunset
Required Documents
N/A
Eligibility
Steep ramp recommended only for light or hand-carried boats such as kayaks.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
N/A
Service Area
Jamestown
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Daily Sunrise-Sunset
Intake Process:
N/A
Eligibility:
Steep ramp recommended only for light or hand-carried boats such as kayaks.
Accessibility:
Public restrooms
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 12, 2022
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
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 Americaâs 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 parkâs 61.5 acres of property.
Hours
Daily Sunrise-Sunset
Required Documents
N/A
Eligibility
Steep ramp recommended only for light or hand-carried boats such as kayaks.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
N/A
Service Area
Jamestown
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
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Address Listings
Mailing
Goddard Memorial State Park
Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Physical (Primary)
Fort Wetherill Road
Jamestown, RI 02835
Contacts
Roger Monfette
Primary Contact
Regional Manager
(401) 884-2010
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 423-1771
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