Charlestown Breachway State Beach is a seaside public recreation area on Block Island Sound in the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island.[3] Located on the east side of the manmade channel (the "Breachway") that connects Ninigret Pond with the Atlantic Ocean, the area offers 75 camping sites for self-contained RVs,[4] ocean swimming, beach activities, salt-water fishing, and a boat launch.[5]
| Charlestown Breachway State Beach | |
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Charlestown Breachway | |
Location in Rhode Island | |
| Location | Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°21′24″N 71°38′21″W[1] |
| Area | 79 acres (32 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m)[1] |
| Established | 1952 |
| Governing body | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | Charlestown Breachway |
During the summer season, all RI state beaches are open 9AM to 6PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 6PM on weekends and holidays. [6]

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| State Forests |
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