Charlestown Breachway State Beach

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Charlestown Breachway State Beach
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Charlestown Breachway
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Location in Rhode Island
Location Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates 41°21′24″N71°38′21″W / 41.35667°N 71.63917°W / 41.35667; -71.63917 Coordinates: 41°21′24″N71°38′21″W / 41.35667°N 71.63917°W / 41.35667; -71.63917 [1]
Area79 acres (32 ha) [2]
Elevation0 ft (0 m) [1]
Established1952
Governing bodyRhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
Website Charlestown Breachway

Charlestown Breachway State Beach is a seaside public recreation area on Block Island Sound in the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island. [3] Located on the east side of the manmade channel (the "Breachway") that connects Ninigret Pond with the Atlantic Ocean, the area offers 75 camping sites for self-contained RVs, [4] ocean swimming, beach activities, salt-water fishing, and a boat launch. [5]

During the summer season, all RI state beaches are open 9AM to 6PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 6PM on weekends and holidays. [6]

Charlestown Breachway in 2021 Charlestown Breachway RI June 2021.jpg
Charlestown Breachway in 2021

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  4. "Charlestown Breachway: Campground Details". Welcome to RI State Parks. Rhode Island State. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
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