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    Ninigret Pond

    Charlestown Breachway State Beach, Charlestown, Rhode IslandLakePublic swimming

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    Getting there

    Ninigret Pond lies beside Charlestown Breachway State Beach, which has a public swimming area.

    Water
    Lake
    Swim hours
    9:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday; 8:30 AM–6:00 PM weekends and holidays during the in-season period. Gates close at sunset.
    Facilities
    Swimming area, boat or kayak launch, public restrooms, composting toilets
    Lifeguard
    On duty seasonally, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; 8:30 AM–6:00 PM weekends and holidays.
    Dogs
    No dogs or pets allowed.
    Managed by
    Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

    Getting there

    Use the Charlestown Breachway area at Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, Rhode Island.

    41.3783, -71.6465

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    Know before you go

    • No alcohol, glass, dogs or pets, smoking, RV camping or tent camping.
    • Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty.

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    Questions about Ninigret Pond

    Can you swim at Ninigret Pond?

    Yes. Public swimming is listed at Charlestown Breachway beside Ninigret Pond. Swimming is allowed only when a lifeguard is on duty.

    Are dogs allowed at Ninigret Pond?

    No dogs or pets allowed.

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