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Misquamicut State Beach

RI’s classic half-mile of wide sand backed by a beachy strip of food and rentals — a huge state lot that still sells out on the hottest summer Saturdays.

Westerly, Rhode Island · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Misquamicut State Beach

Misquamicut State Beach is a paid or ticketed family beach in Westerly, Rhode Island. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

Parking at Misquamicut State Beach

Large state lot, paid by car; fills on hot days. BeachMap shows Misquamicut State Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Misquamicut State Beach is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 80°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Misquamicut State Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Misquamicut State Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Misquamicut State Beach?
Large state lot, paid by car; fills on hot days. BeachMap shows Misquamicut State Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Misquamicut State Beach free?
No — Misquamicut State Beach is ticketed or paid (Large state lot, paid by car; fills on hot days).
What's at Misquamicut State Beach?
Misquamicut State Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

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