Colt State Park
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
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41°30'2.2"N 71°45'8.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Rhode Island |
Swim
Rocky bay beach area, clothing gets more optional (by
tradition, i.e., not patrolled by police) the further you walk down the
beach.
The Bristol Town Beach which has swimming (fee, clothing required) is near here also, but this is a different place.
Fees: No at State Park; Yes at Bristol Town Beach, unknown fee.
Bathing suits: Optional (unofficially)
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hopkinton, Rhode Island
- Head northwest on Woodville Rd (43 ft)
- Turn right onto RI-3 N (2.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Canonchet RdDestination will be on the left(1.3 mi)
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