The quintessential RI scene — a huge dune-backed beach with a pavilion and boardwalk, and one of the largest state lots, which still caps out midday.
Narragansett, Rhode Island · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
Scarborough State Beach is a paid or ticketed family beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.
Big state lot, paid by car. BeachMap shows Scarborough State Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Scarborough State Beach parking on the live map →Scarborough 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 79°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Scarborough State Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
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