Rhode Island may be a small state, but if you happen to be a nature lover, your possibilities are practically endless. Whether you prefer sandy beaches, rugged forests, or tranquil wildlife refuges, you’ll find it all here. This is far from a complete list of every natural wonder in the state — but if you visit these 10 spots, you’ll be off to a fantastic start. Consider this our nature lover’s bucket list.
- Fort Wildlife Refuge
Kevin Bedford / Google This nature preserve in North Smithfield offers a series of loops that lead to three peaceful ponds. In the winter, this is a great spot for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
- Simmons Mill Pond Management Area
Ken P. / Google Doesn’t this just look peaceful? Located in Little Compton, the Simmons Mill Pond Management Area has 500 acres of ponds and hiking trails.
- Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Christine Riggle / Flickr You’ll find this little piece of paradise in Middletown. Visitors can go fishing, check out the Visitor Center, or just look for the abundant wildlife.
- Mohegan Bluffs
Kayla S / TripAdvisor Mohegan Bluffs is one of Block Island’s most magical areas. These large clay cliffs next to the crashing waves will always be enchanting.
- Beavertail State Park
dblivy / TripAdvisor Located in Jamestown, Beavertail State Park consists of 150 acres of rocky cliffs, ocean views, and of course, that famous lighthouse. No wonder we love it so much.
- Lincoln Woods State Park
Inspired-shots / TripAdvisor Lincoln Woods State Park spans about 627 acres around Olney Pond four miles northwest of Pawtucket in Lincoln. It’s easy to get lost in this park, but in a good way.
- Purgatory Chasm
Maura W / TripAdvisor How lucky are we to have Purgatory Chasm? This little geographical wonder is surrounded by rugged shoreline and ocean views.
- Stepstone Falls
Krista Honey / alltrails.com Rhode Island does’t have an abundance of waterfalls, but the falls we do have are beautiful. Set in a wooded area, This picturesque waterfall is a series of gentle cascades over broad ledges, and spending time here will completely relax you.
- Easton’s Beach
JR Jenkins / Google You’ll find Easton’s Beach in Newport. And while it has become pretty popular over the years, especially with its summer events and iconic carousel, you can still find plenty of uncrowded spots if you look hard enough.
- Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
NoemiCardoso / TripAdvisor Located in Tiverton, this stunning refuge is full of salt marshes and little-known species of birds.
How many of these stunning spots have you seen? What would you add to this list?
Kevin Bedford / Google
This nature preserve in North Smithfield offers a series of loops that lead to three peaceful ponds. In the winter, this is a great spot for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Ken P. / Google
Doesn’t this just look peaceful? Located in Little Compton, the Simmons Mill Pond Management Area has 500 acres of ponds and hiking trails.
Christine Riggle / Flickr
You’ll find this little piece of paradise in Middletown. Visitors can go fishing, check out the Visitor Center, or just look for the abundant wildlife.
Kayla S / TripAdvisor
Mohegan Bluffs is one of Block Island’s most magical areas. These large clay cliffs next to the crashing waves will always be enchanting.
dblivy / TripAdvisor
Located in Jamestown, Beavertail State Park consists of 150 acres of rocky cliffs, ocean views, and of course, that famous lighthouse. No wonder we love it so much.
Inspired-shots / TripAdvisor
Lincoln Woods State Park spans about 627 acres around Olney Pond four miles northwest of Pawtucket in Lincoln. It’s easy to get lost in this park, but in a good way.
Maura W / TripAdvisor
How lucky are we to have Purgatory Chasm? This little geographical wonder is surrounded by rugged shoreline and ocean views.
Krista Honey / alltrails.com
Rhode Island does’t have an abundance of waterfalls, but the falls we do have are beautiful. Set in a wooded area, This picturesque waterfall is a series of gentle cascades over broad ledges, and spending time here will completely relax you.
JR Jenkins / Google
You’ll find Easton’s Beach in Newport. And while it has become pretty popular over the years, especially with its summer events and iconic carousel, you can still find plenty of uncrowded spots if you look hard enough.
NoemiCardoso / TripAdvisor
Located in Tiverton, this stunning refuge is full of salt marshes and little-known species of birds.
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Address: 212 Coldbrook Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USAAddress: Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Middletown, RI 02842, USAAddress: Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge, 1445 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI 02896, USAAddress: Mohegan Bluffs, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAAddress: Beavertail State Park, Beavertail Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, USAAddress: Lincoln Woods State Park, 2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, USAAddress: Purgatory, Middletown, RI 02842, USAAddress: Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USAAddress: Audubon Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge, 116 Seapowet Ave, Tiverton, RI 02878, USAAddress: Easton Beach, Rhode Island 02840, USA
