Fort Wetherill State Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on West Cove in Newport, RI. From Providence it's roughly 24 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Fort Adams State Park Boat Ramp in Newport, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Newport, RI |
| Water | West Cove |
| Park | Fort Wetherill State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Newport: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Fort Wetherill State Park Boat Ramp is in Newport, Rhode Island. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Fort Wetherill State Park Boat Ramp.
West Cove, in Newport.
Our data does not say whether Fort Wetherill State Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Fort Wetherill State Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Camp Fuller Kayaks in Wakefield-Peacedale, about 9 miles away.
Fort Adams State Park Boat Ramp in Newport (1 mile), Storer Park Boat Ramp in Newport (2.3 miles) and Boat Ramp in South Kingstown in South Kingstown (8.1 miles).
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