A family-friendly town beach on Narragansett Bay with calm waters and a lifeguarded swimming area. Features playground equipment, picnic tables, and convenient amenities in a residential setting.
Beaches for Picnicking
Conimicut Point Beach
A small beach at the northern tip of Warwick with views of Conimicut Lighthouse and the entrance to Providence River. Features picnic areas, fishing spots, and a relaxed atmosphere.
South Cape Beach
A state park featuring a mile-long sandy beach on Nantucket Sound adjacent to the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Offers hiking trails through salt marshes and pine woods.
Eden Recreation Area (South Pond)
A small beach on South Pond featuring clear mountain water and natural surroundings. Popular with locals and managed by a community organization that maintains the facilities.
Bayside Park
A town beach on Malletts Bay of Lake Champlain with sandy shoreline and grassy areas. Features playground equipment, picnic facilities, and beautiful sunset views over the bay.
Lake Eligo (Beach Rd)
A pristine lake in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom with a small public beach area. Known for its clear water, natural setting, and peaceful atmosphere away from development.
Lake Iroquois Recreation District
A public beach on Lake Iroquois managed by surrounding towns. Features a swimming area with lifeguards, picnic facilities, and non-motorized boat access in a natural setting.
Caspian Lake (Greensboro Beach)
A town beach on Caspian Lake, renowned for its exceptionally clear waters. The lake is spring-fed with visibility up to 30 feet deep, making it one of Vermont’s cleanest lakes.
Lake Carmi State Park
A large lake near the Canadian border with multiple beach areas and extensive camping facilities. Known for fishing and water recreation with boat rentals available.
Knight Point State Park
A day-use park in the Lake Champlain Islands with a small rocky beach area. Features shaded picnic areas, easy water access, and scenic views of the broad lake and distant mountains.