Fort Adams State Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Newport, RI. It's about 25 miles from Providence, RI, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Fort Wetherill State Park Boat Ramp in Newport, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Newport, RI |
| Park | Fort Adams State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Rhode Island access sites: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Fort Adams State Park Boat Ramp is in Newport, Rhode Island. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Fort Adams State Park Boat Ramp.
Our data does not say whether Fort Adams State Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Fort Adams State Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Camp Fuller Kayaks in Wakefield-Peacedale, about 9.9 miles away.
Fort Wetherill State Park Boat Ramp in Newport (1 mile), Storer Park Boat Ramp in Newport (1.8 miles) and Boat Ramp in South Kingstown in South Kingstown (9.2 miles).
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