The Camp Cronin Fishing Area is west of the Point Judith Lighthouse. There is a long rocky shoreline fronting the Atlantic Ocean and this site also provides access to the east arm of the Harbor of Refuge breakwater, a popular fishing area.
The site is also made up of a freshwater marsh and lots of brush and is known to birdwatchers as the perfect spot to see vireos, warblers and sparrows during migration. Birders find the best season to visit is between August and late October.
There are plenty of hiking areas to take in along the rocky shoreline, where breathtaking views of Block Island Sound can be taken in on a crystal-clear day.
There is no camping allowed.
Located about a mile north of Scarborough State Beach on Ocean Road, the Black Point Fishing Area is a free fishing area used by local anglers for striped bass. There is a short trail through a wooded area that leads to a rocky portion of the coast. Although there is no beach area, the rocks do allow for picnics, and there are majestic views of the bay. Parking is limited to a small lot of about 25 spaces.
Located on Ocean Road, Scarborough State Beach is typically accessed by Burnside Avenue, off of Route 108. With abundant rentals in the area, it is a favorite of University of Rhode Island and summer residents. Both the North and South pavilions have parking areas, and an additional lot is available on Burnside Avenue. Unless you are walking to the beach, there is very little street and free parking in the area, as compared to other Narragansett beaches. A large green area at Scarborough allows for frisbee, picnics and other light activities.
Although its actual beachfront is small, Salty Brine State Beach boasts the newest facilities of Narragansett, after a small pavilion was finished in May 2010. A wind turbine is on the site, and the pavilion features a number of energy-reducing green innovations.
The beach was renamed in 1980 from Galilee State Beach to its current name after Walter "Salty" Brine Jr., a beloved Rhode Island broadcaster that passed away in 2004. He hosted a children's show on WPRI television in the 1950s and 1960s, and a morning radio show on WPRO from 1942 to 1993. Brine was also famous for his snow day cancellations, especially "No school Foster-Glocester!"
A small clam and food shack, Salty's Landing, is also at the pavilion. George's of Galilee, a popular seafood restaurant, borders the beach and provides private access for its customers. There is also an overlook area popular for waving to the Block Island Ferry and other boats. Parking is available in a small lot at the beach, and at additional paid lots and limited free spaces near the beach.