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Fort Wetherill State Park

Newport County Grid FN41hl

POTA GPS coordinates

41.4778, -71.3585

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Blue water and rocky coastline seen through green shrubs from the cliffs beside Fort Wetherill.
On the Cliffs beside Fort WetherillPhoto: Mlanni98CC BY-SA 4.0
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Map

US-2875 mapped area
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Plan your visit

Park website ↗

POTA GPS coordinates

41.4778, -71.3585

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • 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.

Before setting up

  • Restrooms generally operate May–October. Keep away from cliff edges and keep the boat ramp open.

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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