Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center - Lincoln, Rhode Island USA
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Free recreational vehicle parking is available at Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center and public rest area on U.S. Interstate 295 North in Lincoln, Rhode Island. There are two dedicated camper spots and a few basic amenities.
Waymark Code: WM13WXF
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 03/04/2021
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Free recreational vehicle parking is available at Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center on U.S. Interstate 295 North in Lincoln, Rhode Island. There are two dedicated camper spots and a few basic amenities. This public rest area is between Exits 19 and 20 (Old Exits 9 and 10).
This location offers:
- Welcome Center*
Regular Hours:
Memorial Day – Labor Day, open 7 days a week from 7 AM – 10 PM
Labor Day – October 31st, open 7 days a week from 7 AM – 3:30 PM
November 1st to Memorial Day open Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Indoor Restrooms*/Port-a-Potties
- Picnic tables
- Trash Cans
- Paved Bike/Walk Path - trailhead access behind visitor center
- DIY Bicycle Repair Station
- Rhode Island Historical Markers with Industrial Revolution artifacts
Water Turbine Runner
Gate Operator
- Two RV spaces in parking area shared with +/-10 trucks
- Parking for 100 cars closer to Welcome Center building, though typically there are very few vehicles
- EV Charging Station (2 plugs)
- Volunteer-staffed information desk*
- Well-lit
Traveler services -- restaurants, grocery stores, fuel, hardware, and more -- are available 1 mile north at Exit 20 - Route 122/Mendon Road/Cumberland. Slightly less direct highway access options can also be found off of Exit 19, including a Target store, restaurants, a movie theater, and two hotels.
Contact Information: (401) 723-7892
*NOTE: As of this post, building access may be limited per RI Department of Health due to COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols.