Experiences

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

On Ninigret Pond, Rhode Island's largest coastal salt pond, this refuge protects grasslands, shrubland, and shoreline on the Atlantic Flyway, with easy trails and strong birding.

Charlestown / Ninigret Pond Nature Reserve
The misty shoreline of Ninigret Pond at the wildlife refuge in Charlestown
The misty shoreline of Ninigret Pond at the wildlife refuge in Charlestown ยท Photo: Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Why it is included
  • The best South County stop for salt-pond birding and flat coastal trails.
  • Pairs with Charlestown's beaches for a nature-led shoreline day.
Visit details

Address

Ninigret Park area, Charlestown
Charlestown, RI 02813