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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Historic mills and river landscapes tell the story of the Blackstone Valley.

Providence County Grid FN42fa

POTA GPS coordinates

42.015, -71.5529

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The stone walls and bell tower of Wilkinson Mill under a blue sky in Pawtucket.
Wilkinson MillPhoto: NPS PhotoPublic Domain (NPS individual asset record)
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Map

US-7971 mapped area
The highlighted mapped area is the local map geometry for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. A dashed line marks another reference when it uses the same mapped source features. Text details and source links follow the map.

Historic site · National Park Service and partner site managers

Plan your visit

Park website ↗

POTA GPS coordinates

42.015, -71.5529

  • Parking
  • Picnic tables
No visitor orange requirement listed

No general orange requirement at the NPS visitor areas. Follow the actual land manager's rules when visiting partner properties.

Orange guidance ↗
Hours & seasons
Hours vary among Old Slater Mill, state parks, and other partner sites; check the selected destination.
Getting there & parking
Old Slater Mill has visitor parking, including accessible spaces; follow its two-hour parking limit.
Pets
Leashed pets are allowed on NPS grounds; pets are not allowed in public buildings, except service animals.
Accessibility
Old Slater Mill has accessible parking, a wheelchair-accessible visitor center and tour entrance, and loaner wheelchairs.

Before setting up

  • The park includes several separate destinations; choose a specific site before traveling.
  • On NPS-owned grounds, stakes, poles, and ground-penetrating objects are prohibited; generators and inverters require a permit.
  • Use the rules of the actual partner property for setup and 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
National Park Service Land Resources Division Boundary and Tract Data Service
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