East Matunuck State Beach

Category: Park in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Address: 950 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879, USA

Phone: +14017898374

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–6PM

Monday: 9AM–6PM

Tuesday: 9AM–6PM

Wednesday: 9AM–6PM

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–6PM

Reviews

MaryAnn McCann

Aug 2, 2022

Fantastic!!! $6.00 to park. Clean bathrooms to use,Lifeguards on duty & the water was Amazing. Bring a boogie board & enjoy!!

Erika G.

Jul 31, 2022

Came at low tide and the seaweed and algae was so thick the waves looked brown, but if you walk along the shore a bit there some spots that aren't as bad. There are lots of different kinds of smooth rocks, not many shells. Parking is convenient, $14 for non residents and very close to the beach. But definitely come at high tide.

Wade Allen

Jul 24, 2022

We visited in July and had fun on the beach. It was fairly crowded and we had to wait 20 mins to get into the parking lot (or park on the side of a 45mph road at least a quarter mile away). We saw a lot of red seaweed in the water, an odd phenomena that turned the waves different colors. It's apparently not harmful like some red algae, but it was still strange to swim in.

Ruby Bolduc

Jun 26, 2022

One of the reasons why I live here. I love this place. People are respectful and considerate, the beach is clean, the water a tad chilled but par for the course in New England. Many of my childhood memories here and now that I live here again, I plan on making many more.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed on the beach?

Danielle Tyler | May 16, 2018
David Kraus | May 17, 2018

Between Labor Day and Memorial day, off-season only.

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Is the parking open to out of state visitors

RSSR | May 15, 2021
Patt Bowman | May 16, 2021

Yes but they have capped all parting to 25% of the lost capacity. And no on street parking

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Is this beach off leash dog friendly?

Leigh Anne Hood | May 16, 2019
Steve Gallo, jr. | May 17, 2019

Dogs are allowed after 10/1 until 3/31 on leash. But you wont be bothered if they are off leash and cause no problems

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What time do they stop charging?

Test Apps | May 16, 2019
Francis Houle | May 17, 2019

6pm listed on there site.

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Is the beach open on Saturdays after Labor Day? What are the hours and what is the cost?

Erin Hatlee | May 16, 2018
Sindi Mannochi | May 17, 2018

Yes open after Labor Day. No cost or crowds this time of year.

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Can I park before 9am?

Teddy Nesius | Jun 19, 2021
Terry Caldwell | Jun 20, 2021

Not after today.

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Do you need a permit from DEM to have a wedding ceremony on the beach. Who would you contact to ask?

paul johnson | May 15, 2021
Christopher Gufler | May 16, 2021

Contact the DEM

What activities are around that area

Bruce Tokarski | May 15, 2021
Jennifer Lavigne | May 16, 2021

Swimming,Fishing,boating,dining Depends on what it is you're looking to do around a beach area.

Are the showers in operation? Last week they were not.

Denise Cournoyer | May 15, 2021
sarah norcross | May 16, 2021

Outside or inside or out

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How much is the parking

Jasmin Army | May 15, 2021
Lori Randall | May 16, 2021

There is also a senior discount but you have to ask

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What's the cost

Cheryl Glass | May 15, 2021
Thomas Burnham | May 16, 2021

I paid $12. Out of state

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can you take a dog?

Zelito Silva | May 15, 2021
stephanie DaSilva | May 16, 2021

Can not

Does this beach have big waves

Kerry Turner | May 15, 2020
Shea O | May 16, 2020

Not huge. Depends on weather but some surf there in early AM

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Are inflatable boats allowed? Our boat fits 3 adults comfortably.

Heidy Fontanez | May 15, 2020
Jonathan Perez | May 16, 2020

I've only seen boogie boards and surf boards ... maybe a canoe but not a big inflatable boat

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Are the bathroom facilities open after 6 pm.

Kathleen Tracey | May 15, 2020
steven demers | May 16, 2020

Facilities close at 6.

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Is there a beach fee?

Gus Carreno | May 15, 2020
Jesse Dion | May 16, 2020

Beach is open till 6. After 4 there is no charge.

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Can I rent umbrellas there?

SANDY FLYCVGURL | May 15, 2020
Greg Fanning | May 16, 2020

Not that I am aware of.

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Can you go to east matunuck after hours?

Dawn Lussier | May 15, 2020
Greg Fanning | May 16, 2020

Yes, just be careful as there's no lifeguards around. Strong currents, sometimes.

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Is there a picnic/grilling area?

Brenda De Jesus | May 15, 2020
Sabrina Dombrowski | May 16, 2020

No grilling area!

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Can I bring my dog?

Jessie Piescienski | May 15, 2020
Lenny Leduc | May 16, 2020

You cannot bring your dog to any state beach in RI.

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How's the spring fishing?

Joe | May 16, 2019
Lenny Leduc | May 17, 2019

It's actually pretty good on the west wall facing the beach around early May.

What is the beach like this time if year? Are there surfers? Can we still use the parking lot?

Glenn Ferraro | May 16, 2019
Rock Jocelyn | May 17, 2019

Parking is free this time of year. Use the live webcams around for the state beaches. Newport beaches are just over the bridge ($4 toll) and can have vastly different wave heights. 2nd Beach is my favorite for waves usually.

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Are dogs allowed

Kaitlyn Curly Girl | May 16, 2019
Christopher Gufler | May 17, 2019

No

How is parking

Audrey Murphy | May 16, 2019
John Salisz | May 17, 2019

You get a free trash bag.

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Are there showers

Becky Kaya | May 16, 2019
GI Michael | May 17, 2019

Yes also outside ones coming off beach

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Is there a lost and found??

Sara Chang | May 16, 2019
Mike Steffanos | May 17, 2019

Yes

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Does anyone have any idea what the seaweed condition is like this week?

Troy Mayo | May 16, 2019
Christopher Gufler | May 17, 2019

It's ok, never much when im there.

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are there any dog friendly places to stay in this area, we have a 13 yr old jack russell.

Sandy Kaiser | May 16, 2019
Steve Borsher | May 17, 2019

Stay? Camp Cronin is the only dog friendly beach in the Summer.

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Can i use a skim board there

Khameron Savatdy | May 16, 2019
Krishnan Scott | May 17, 2019

As someone who works there, I can confidently answer no

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Can you metal detect there

Joshua David | May 16, 2019
terry mcmahon | May 17, 2019

Yes, and agree later in the day would be best time to go

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Are there bathroom facilities?

Kevin Kelly | May 16, 2018
Michael Morgera | May 17, 2018

Yes

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What is parking fee

A Google User | May 16, 2018
Rich Cashman | May 17, 2018

$7 for RI residents. $14 all others.

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