Misquamicut State Beach

Misquamicut State Beach
The pavilion at Misquamicut State Beach
Location in Rhode Island
LocationWesterly, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°19′23″N 71°48′17″W / 41.3230°N 71.8046°W / 41.3230; -71.8046
Area51.35 acres (20.78 ha)
Elevation7 ft (2.1 m)
Established1959
AdministratorRhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks & Recreation
WebsiteMisquamicut State Beach

Misquamicut State Beach (MISS-kwahm-eh-kut) is a seaside public recreation area in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. It occupies a portion of Misquamicut Beach, a 3-mile-long (4.8 km) barrier island that extends westward from Weekapaug to Watch Hill and separates Winnapaug Pond from the Atlantic Ocean. The state beach covers 51 acres (21 ha) and features a large beach pavilion with multiple public facilities.

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