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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.