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Richmond, Rhode Island
Pawcatuck River rapids at Shannock village in Richmond, at the former horseshoe-dam site. Small Railroad Street parking, fish ladder, experts-only paddling.
Exeter, Rhode Island
RI's marquee waterfall. Ledge-step cascades on the Falls River in Arcadia; 2.7-mile out-and-back via the Ben Utter Trail.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Historic Blackstone River dam and drop at Old Slater Mill in downtown Pawtucket. Anchor of Blackstone River Valley NHP.
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Unofficial river swimming on the Wood River at DEM's Alton Landing, near Carolina. No lifeguards; dam hazard nearby.
West Kingston, Rhode Island
Aquapaug Scout Reservation has a private camp waterfront for registered campers and events only. This is not a public swim destination.
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
DEM trout-stocked pond in the Rockville Management Area off Canonchet Road. Fishing-first; unofficial swim north of the boat launch.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
A small, lightly-documented South Kingstown pond near Route 2. Roadside access, no developed facilities.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Ryan Park pond in North Kingstown. Non-motor paddle and trails; swim advisory in effect — not a swim destination.
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
8,300-acre DEM multi-use management area in West Greenwich. Paddle and trails — no designated swim.
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
A small, lightly-documented Arcadia-adjacent lake in West Greenwich. Informal paddle and walk access.
Chepachet, Rhode Island
Private seasonal campground on Bowdish Reservoir in Chepachet. Beach and ramp are campers-only — not a walk-in swim spot.
Exeter, Rhode Island
DEM pond and trailhead in Arcadia, Exeter. Non-motor paddle and fishing — swimming is not permitted.
Coventry, Rhode Island
Coventry town beach on Flat River Reservoir / Johnson's Pond. Parking passes required, no lifeguards, swim-only.
Barrington, Rhode Island
Former clay-pit pond in Barrington's Veterans Memorial Park. Loop trail and paddle — swimming not permitted.
Exeter, Rhode Island
50-acre DEM pond in Arcadia Management Area, Exeter. Hand-carry paddle, trout fishing, CCC pavilion — no motors.
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Beaver-active pond inside Buck Hill Management Area, Burrillville. Trail-access reference — no designated swim.
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Campers' swim beach on Watchaug Pond inside Burlingame's 700-site campground. No lifeguards; 2026 bathhouse construction ongoing.
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Day-use side of Burlingame on Watchaug Pond, Charlestown. Sand beach, picnic grove, rentable pavilion; no lifeguards, no alcohol.
North Scituate, Rhode Island
Private UMC camp and retreat center on Snake Hill Road, North Scituate. Registered-camper and event access only.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Private Jewish summer camp on Wordens Pond in South Kingstown. Registered-camper and event access only.
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Private YMCA day camp on Watchaug Pond, Charlestown. Registered-camper access only — use Burlingame Picnic Area for public swim.
Coventry, Rhode Island
YMCA of Pawtucket day camp on the Quidnick Reservoir in Coventry. Camper and member waterfront — not a public swim.
Exeter, Rhode Island
ABCORI retreat property on Lake Adams in Exeter. Private waterfront; site currently closed to camping and conferences.
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
39-acre DEM trout pond in the Nicholas Farm Management Area off Route 14. Fishing pier, concrete ramp, no designated swim.
Exeter, Rhode Island
Big River Management Area pond off Hopkins Hill Road, paired with Tarbox Pond. Informal trail access, no designated swim.
Westerly, Rhode Island
164-acre DEM pond off Larry Hirsch Lane in Westerly. Fishing and paddle access, 10 HP limit, heavy invasive plant load.
Glocester, Rhode Island
Small ~15-acre lake in Glocester, RI. RIDOH/DEM algae advisory in effect — no contact; not a swim destination.
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Small, lightly-documented Charlestown pond in the Carolina / Burlingame corridor. Informal shoreline access only.
Pascoag, Rhode Island
Episcopal Diocese of RI camp and retreat on Echo Lake in Pascoag. Private booking-only waterfront; not a public swim.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Matunuck kettle pond on the north end of Potter Pond. Deep and groundwater-fed, but no public swim beach.
Chepachet, Rhode Island
4,000-acre RI DEM area on Bowdish Reservoir in Chepachet — primitive state campground, sand swim beach, Walkabout Trail network.
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield town beach on the Woonasquatucket impoundment. Beach pass required; watch for algae closures and stay out of the deep island crossing.
Foster, Rhode Island
Private Foster campground (formerly Ginny-B, now Colaluca) with a 3-acre sandy swim pond. Campers-only — not a public swim.
North Providence, Rhode Island
North Providence town park with a sandy swim beach on Wenscott Reservoir. Lifeguards in season; beach pass for non-residents.
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Pachaug State Forest pond on the RI/CT line, reached from Hopkinton's Green Fall Road. Loop trail and carry-in paddling — swimming not signed.
Scituate, Rhode Island
Private North Scituate campground with an on-site lake beach and fishing pond. Campers-only waterfront, since 1945.
Scituate, Rhode Island
Scituate residents-only pond beach off Ryefield Road in Hope village. No lifeguards; summer closures from bacteria advisories are common.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Private South Kingstown pond near the Great Swamp — no public boat launch and no public swim beach.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
A ~200-acre South Kingstown pond ringed mostly by private shoreline; small DEM fishing access only.
Coventry, Rhode Island
Coventry's largest lake (Flat River Reservoir, ~640 acres). Residential shoreline, DEM boat launch, informal swim pull-offs.
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Private-association lake in North Smithfield. Association-members only — no public swim access.
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Private lake-association pond in West Greenwich with an on-lake campground. Members and guests only.
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Small private-shoreline pond in Burrillville. Name reference only — no public swim access.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Camp Hoffman's (BSA) waterfront pond in South Kingstown. Camper and event access only.
Lincoln, Rhode Island
RI DEM state park on Olney Pond in Lincoln. Lifeguarded swim beach in season, bathhouse, boat ramp, picnic shelters.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Glacial pond inside the Long Pond – Ell Pond Natural Area (Audubon / TNC / DEM) in Hopkinton. Hike-only; not a developed swim beach.
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence's largest freshwater pond, on the former Gorham Silver site. Active no-contact advisory — walk-around only, not a swim.
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Freshwater swim pond inside Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Small sandy beach, seasonal lifeguards, family-friendly feel.