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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 14, 2026

Parking at Scarborough State Beach

Big state lot, paid by car. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Scarborough State Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

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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, so you can check before you drive over.
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. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.

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