BeachMap Open the map

Scarborough State Beach

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

About Scarborough State Beach

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

Parking at Scarborough State Beach

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 →

Conditions & tides

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.

Open Scarborough State Beach on the map →

Scarborough State Beach: FAQ

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

Nearby beaches in Rhode Island