Rhode Island is not particularly pet-friendly, at least in terms of beaches. The following state beaches only allow dogs in the off-season.
Block Island - Dogs are allowed all year!
Charlestown - Dogs suffer the usual seasonal ban from April 1 to September 30 on East Beach.
Narragansett - Salty Brine State Beach bans all dogs from April 1 to September 30.
South Kingston - East Matunuck State Beach bans dogs from - can you guess? April 1 to September 30.
Westerly - Misquamicut, like all Rhode Island state beaches, bans dogs from April 1 to September 30.
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