A conservation area featuring a mile-long barrier beach extending from Watch Hill. Offers a natural beach environment with excellent bird watching, swimming, and hiking opportunities in a protected setting.
Rhode Island Beaches
Sachuest Beach (Second Beach)
A mile-long beach adjacent to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. Features excellent surf conditions, scenic views, and proximity to hiking trails with diverse coastal wildlife.
Goosewing Beach
A pristine barrier beach managed by The Nature Conservancy adjacent to South Shore Beach. Offers a natural beach experience with important nesting habitat for piping plovers and other shorebirds.
Charlestown Breachway
A channel connecting Ninigret Pond to the Atlantic Ocean with adjacent beach areas. Popular for saltwater fishing, RV camping, and bird watching with access to both pond and ocean waters.