Alton (Wood River)
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Unofficial river swimming on the Wood River at DEM's Alton Landing, near Carolina. No lifeguards; dam hazard nearby.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3
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Aquapaug Scout Reservation
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.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Ashville Pond
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
DEM trout-stocked pond in the Rockville Management Area off Canonchet Road. Fishing-first; unofficial swim north of the boat launch.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Barber Pond
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
A small, lightly-documented South Kingstown pond near Route 2. Roadside access, no developed facilities.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Belleville Pond
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Ryan Park pond in North Kingstown. Non-motor paddle and trails; swim advisory in effect — not a swim destination.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Big River Management Area
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
8,300-acre DEM multi-use management area in West Greenwich. Paddle and trails — no designated swim.
Walk: longerTrail: moderateParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Boone Lake
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
A small, lightly-documented Arcadia-adjacent lake in West Greenwich. Informal paddle and walk access.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Bowdish Lake Camping Area
Chepachet, Rhode Island
Private seasonal campground on Bowdish Reservoir in Chepachet. Beach and ramp are campers-only — not a walk-in swim spot.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Breakheart Pond
Exeter, Rhode Island
DEM pond and trailhead in Arcadia, Exeter. Non-motor paddle and fishing — swimming is not permitted.
Walk: longerTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Briar Point Beach
Coventry, Rhode Island
Coventry town beach on Flat River Reservoir / Johnson's Pond. Parking passes required, no lifeguards, swim-only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Brickyard Pond
Barrington, Rhode Island
Former clay-pit pond in Barrington's Veterans Memorial Park. Loop trail and paddle — swimming not permitted.
Walk: mediumTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Browning Mill Pond
Exeter, Rhode Island
50-acre DEM pond in Arcadia Management Area, Exeter. Hand-carry paddle, trout fishing, CCC pavilion — no motors.
Walk: longerTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Buck Hill Pond
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Beaver-active pond inside Buck Hill Management Area, Burrillville. Trail-access reference — no designated swim.
Walk: longerTrail: moderateParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Burlingame State Park Campground Beach
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Campers' swim beach on Watchaug Pond inside Burlingame's 700-site campground. No lifeguards; 2026 bathhouse construction ongoing.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Burlingame State Park Picnic Area
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Day-use side of Burlingame on Watchaug Pond, Charlestown. Sand beach, picnic grove, rentable pavilion; no lifeguards, no alcohol.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Camp Aldersgate
North Scituate, Rhode Island
Private UMC camp and retreat center on Snake Hill Road, North Scituate. Registered-camper and event access only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Camp JORI
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Private Jewish summer camp on Wordens Pond in South Kingstown. Registered-camper and event access only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Camp Watchaug
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Private YMCA day camp on Watchaug Pond, Charlestown. Registered-camper access only — use Burlingame Picnic Area for public swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Camp Westwood / Westwood YMCA Beach
Coventry, Rhode Island
YMCA of Pawtucket day camp on the Quidnick Reservoir in Coventry. Camper and member waterfront — not a public swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Canonicus Camp & Conference Center
Exeter, Rhode Island
ABCORI retreat property on Lake Adams in Exeter. Private waterfront; site currently closed to camping and conferences.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Carbuncle Pond
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.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Carr's Pond
Exeter, Rhode Island
Big River Management Area pond off Hopkins Hill Road, paired with Tarbox Pond. Informal trail access, no designated swim.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Chapman Pond
Westerly, Rhode Island
164-acre DEM pond off Larry Hirsch Lane in Westerly. Fishing and paddle access, 10 HP limit, heavy invasive plant load.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Coomer Lake
Glocester, Rhode Island
Small ~15-acre lake in Glocester, RI. RIDOH/DEM algae advisory in effect — no contact; not a swim destination.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Deep Pond
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Small, lightly-documented Charlestown pond in the Carolina / Burlingame corridor. Informal shoreline access only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Episcopal Conference Center
Pascoag, Rhode Island
Episcopal Diocese of RI camp and retreat on Echo Lake in Pascoag. Private booking-only waterfront; not a public swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Fresh Pond
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Matunuck kettle pond on the north end of Potter Pond. Deep and groundwater-fed, but no public swim beach.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3George Washington Management Area (Bowdish Reservoir)
Chepachet, Rhode Island
4,000-acre RI DEM area on Bowdish Reservoir in Chepachet — primitive state campground, sand swim beach, Walkabout Trail network.
Walk: longerTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Georgiaville Pond
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.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Ginny-B Family Campground
Foster, Rhode Island
Private Foster campground (formerly Ginny-B, now Colaluca) with a 3-acre sandy swim pond. Campers-only — not a public swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Governor John Notte Memorial Park
North Providence, Rhode Island
North Providence town park with a sandy swim beach on Wenscott Reservoir. Lifeguards in season; beach pass for non-residents.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Green Fall Pond
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.
Walk: longerTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Holiday Acres Campground
Scituate, Rhode Island
Private North Scituate campground with an on-site lake beach and fishing pond. Campers-only waterfront, since 1945.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Hope Pond Beach
Scituate, Rhode Island
Scituate residents-only pond beach off Ryefield Road in Hope village. No lifeguards; summer closures from bacteria advisories are common.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Hundred Acre Pond
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Private South Kingstown pond near the Great Swamp — no public boat launch and no public swim beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Indian Lake
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
A ~200-acre South Kingstown pond ringed mostly by private shoreline; small DEM fishing access only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Johnson's Pond
Coventry, Rhode Island
Coventry's largest lake (Flat River Reservoir, ~640 acres). Residential shoreline, DEM boat launch, informal swim pull-offs.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Lake Bel Air
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Private-association lake in North Smithfield. Association-members only — no public swim access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Lake Mishnock
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Private lake-association pond in West Greenwich with an on-lake campground. Members and guests only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Lake Washington
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Small private-shoreline pond in Burrillville. Name reference only — no public swim access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Larkin Pond
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Camp Hoffman's (BSA) waterfront pond in South Kingstown. Camper and event access only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Lincoln Woods State Park (Olney Pond)
Lincoln, Rhode Island
RI DEM state park on Olney Pond in Lincoln. Lifeguarded swim beach in season, bathhouse, boat ramp, picnic shelters.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Long Pond
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.
Walk: longerTrail: moderateParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Mashapaug Pond
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence's largest freshwater pond, on the former Gorham Silver site. Active no-contact advisory — walk-around only, not a swim.
Walk: mediumTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Ninigret Park (Little Nini Pond)
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Freshwater swim pond inside Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Small sandy beach, seasonal lifeguards, family-friendly feel.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Pulaski / Peck Pond
Glocester, Rhode Island
RI DEM state-park swim beach on 13-acre Peck Pond in West Glocester. Sandy entry, seasonal lifeguards, no entrance fee.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Sand Pond (Warwick City Park)
Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick City Park freshwater swim pond on Sandy Lane. No lifeguards — check RI DoH Beach Viewer for current advisory.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Slacks Pond
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield-Johnston reservoir with a residents-only town beach at Greenlake. Recent cyanobacteria advisories have closed swimming.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Spring Lake Beach
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Burrillville town beach on Spring Lake in Glendale. Swim dock, water slides, concessions, lifeguards.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Tarbox Pond
Exeter, Rhode Island
20-acre pond inside Big River MA in Exeter. No official swim; wading and rope swings noted, but DEM doesn't sanction it.
Walk: longerTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Tillinghast Pond Management Area
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
TNC / DEM preserve in West Greenwich with ~13 miles of loops around Tillinghast Pond. Hike, paddle, fish — no designated swim.
Walk: longerTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Tucker Pond
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
South Kingstown kettle pond with DEM fishing access at 1013 Tuckertown Rd. No designated swim; most shore is private.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Warwick Pond
Warwick, Rhode Island
Shallow Warwick pond with informal put-in on Stanmore Road. Recurring blue-green algae advisory — not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: easyCrowd: 3Not recommendedWorden's Pond
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Rhode Island's largest natural freshwater pond. DEM boat launch in South Kingstown; no designated swim beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Worden's Pond Family Campground
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Private RV/tent campground on the south shore of Worden Pond in South Kingstown. Waterfront for registered guests only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3Wyoming Pond
Richmond, Rhode Island
A 26-acre Wood River impoundment at Wyoming Upper Dam in Richmond. DEM gravel ramp, trout-stocked.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Yawgoog Pond
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Waterfront pond of the 1916 Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Hopkinton. BSA camp access only — not a public swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: unconfirmedCrowd: 3