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Fort Adams State Park

Newport County Grid FN41hl

POTA GPS coordinates

41.4778, -71.3355

Official POTA page ↗
A cannon stands before the stone walls and buildings of Fort Adams under a blue sky.
Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rhode Island canonPhoto: Kenneth C. ZirkelCC BY-SA 4.0
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Map

US-2874 mapped area
The highlighted mapped area is the local map geometry for Fort Adams State Park. A dashed line marks another reference when it uses the same mapped source features. Text details and source links follow the map.

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Plan your visit

Park website ↗

POTA GPS coordinates

41.4778, -71.3355

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Boat launch
No visitor orange requirement listed

Orange is not required for ordinary visits to this developed state park or recreation area.

Orange guidance ↗
Hours & seasons
Sunrise to sunset for day use; follow posted gate hours.
Pets
Dogs must remain on a leash of six feet or less; seasonal bathing-beach restrictions apply.

Before setting up

  • Picnic sites and organized gatherings may require reservations or a special use permit; check the park office before choosing a group setup.
  • Historic fort tours and special events are managed separately by Fort Adams Trust; event days may affect access.

Park details can change. Check the park website and posted signs before you go.

Map facts

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Mapped area
Map source
Rhode Island DEM State Conservation Land
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