Slatersville Middle Dam Waterfall

RHODE ISLAND

Slatersville Middle Dam Waterfall

North Smithfield · Blackstone Valley

Short-walk village dam waterfall stop in the Slatersville historic district.

Key facts

Swimming

Not a swim page. treat this as a quick waterfall-view stop around a dammed river drop

Access

Village path and short public walk

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip if, before you go

Good fit

Visitors planning a Slatersville Middle Dam Waterfall stop
Freshwater waterfall and quick-scout explorers
People comfortable with short public-view or village-access stops

Skip

High water, barriers, or posted rules make access unclear
You need a lifeguarded beach or dedicated swim area
You are not prepared for slick rock, current, or edge hazards

Before you go

  • Use the parking pin as the arrival point and confirm access before committing.
  • Respect posted rules and any no-entry areas near dams, mills, or private edges.
  • Treat current, slick footing, and drop-offs seriously.
  • Pack out trash and leave village or trail access unobstructed.
  • If water force or footing feels wrong, keep it to a viewing stop.