User Fees at State Beaches, Parks, and Recreational Areas (250-RICR-100-00-3)
250-RICR-100-00-3 INACTIVE RULE
3.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Regulation is to provide a schedule of fees for State Beaches, Campgrounds, Parks and other facilities at Recreational Areas under the control and management of the Department of Environmental Management.
3.2 Authority
These fees are adopted pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.1-9.1 and in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35.
3.3 Definitions
A. “Camping tiers” means as follows:
1. Tier 1 – campsites with waterfront views and/or electric, sewer, and water and/or drive through trailer access
2. Tier 2 – campsites with electric, water and/or drive through trailer access
3. Tier 3 – campsites without any hookups, including sites at the Charlestown Breachway Campground
B. “Non-resident vehicle” means any vehicle registered in another State or country.
C. “Persons with disabilities” means any individual who has a physical or mental impairment and is receiving:
1. Social security disability insurance benefits (SSDI);
2. Supplemental security income benefits (SSI);
3. Veterans’ benefits and who shall be determined under applicable federal law by the Federal Department of Veterans’ Affairs to be one hundred percent (100%) disabled through a service-connected disability.
D. “Resident vehicle” means any vehicle registered in Rhode Island.
E. “Senior citizen” means any person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older.
F. “Vehicle” means any street legal equipment, motorized or non-motorized, properly registered for over the road travel.
3.4 Resident and Non-Resident Vehicle Fees
For the purposes of administering these fees, resident and non-resident vehicle fees shall be based solely upon the State of vehicle registration.
3.5 Reduced or Waiver of User Fees
A. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 32-1-17, “Persons with Disabilities.”
1. No fee shall be charged to any person with a disability regardless of age, or to automobiles transporting a non-driver with a disability, at any recreational facility owned and operated by the State; provided, however, proper identification is presented as prescribed by the Department of Environmental Management.
2. For the purpose of this section, “fees” means all fees for parking, admittance, or other user fees for playing golf. The term “fees” shall not include licensing fees, camping fees, picnic table fees, or specialized facility use fees, including, but not limited to, fees for the use of equestrian areas, performing arts centers, game fields, and mule shed.
B. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 32-1-18, “Senior citizens.”
No entrance fee shall be charged to any person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older and who is eligible to participate in the Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the elderly program, and an entrance fee not exceeding one half (1/2) of the established and posted rates shall be charged to any other person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older at any recreational facility owned and operated exclusively by the State, excepting docking slips; provided, however, proper identification is presented as prescribed by the Department of Environmental Management.
C. The Director of the Department of Environmental Management, with the approval of the Governor, may, from time to time, waive user fees at State beaches and State parks on any legal holiday recognized by the State of Rhode Island.
3.6 Fees
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BEACH PARKING – DAILY (Per Vehicle) |
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WEEKDAY |
WEEKEND/HOLIDAY |
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Resident |
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$ 6.00 |
$ 7.00 |
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Resident Senior |
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$ 3.00 |
$ 3.50 |
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Non-Resident |
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$ 12.00 |
$ 14.00 |
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Non-Resident Senior |
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$ 6.00 |
$ 7.00 |
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Bus |
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$ 40.00 |
$ 40.00 |
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Resident (Misquamicut State Beach) |
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$10.00 |
$15.00 |
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Resident Senior (Misquamicut State Beach) |
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$5.00 |
$7.00 |
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Non-Resident (Misquamicut State Beach) |
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$20.00 |
$30.00 |
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Non-Resident Senior (Misquamicut State Beach) |
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$10.00 |
$15.00 |
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Bus(Misquamicut State Beach) |
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$50.00 |
$80.00 |
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BEACH PARKING – SEASON PASSES (Per Vehicle) |
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Resident |
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$ 30.00 |
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Resident Senior |
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$ 15.00 |
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Non-Resident |
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$ 60.00 |
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Non-Resident Senior |
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$ 30.00 |
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Bus |
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$ 40.00 |
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CAMPING – DAILY RATE |
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RESIDENT |
NON-RESIDENT |
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Tier 3 |
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$ 8.00 |
$ 36.00 |
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Tier 2 |
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$ 24.00 |
$ 45.00 |
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Tier 1 |
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$ 28.00 |
$ 55.00 |
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Primitive Cabins (No Water, Electric/Per Site) |
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$ 50.00 |
$ 75.00 |
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Visitors Pass/Per Vehicle |
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$ 4.00 |
$ 8.00 |
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Second Car Pass/Per Vehicle |
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$ 6.00 |
$ 12.00 |
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Septic Dump Station/Per Vehicle/Non-Camper |
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$ 10.00 |
$ 20.00 |
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Showers |
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As Metered |
As Metered |
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APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 15 and SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 the Department may offer an incentive program to entice additional use of the campgrounds. Example: Stay one night, second night free. |
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PARK FEES |
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Banquet Table |
Per Table |
All Users |
All Areas |
$ 10.00 |
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Chapel |
3 Hours |
All Users |
Colt Park |
$ 50.00 |
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Chapel |
6 Hours |
All Users |
Colt Park |
$ 100.00 |
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Equestrian Area |
Per Day |
All Users |
Goddard Park |
$ 30.00 |
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Equestrian Area |
Per Season |
All Users |
Goddard Park |
$ 100.00 |
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Field (Open) |
Per Day |
All Users |
All Areas |
$ 20.00 |
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Field (Little League) |
Per Season |
All Users |
Lincoln Woods |
$ 50.00 |
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Field (Various Recreation Uses) |
Daily/Game/Field |
Age 17 & Over |
Fort Adams |
$ 50.00 |
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Field (Soccer/Rugby) *Max 10 Games |
Per Season |
Age 16 & Under |
Fort Adams |
$ 70.00 |
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Field (Soccer/Rugby) * Over 10 Games |
Daily/Game/Field |
Age 16 & Under |
Fort Adams |
$ 15.00 |
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Golf |
Weekday |
All Users |
Goddard Park |
$ 15.00 |
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Golf |
Weekday |
Age 65 & Older |
Goddard Park |
$ 10.00 |
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Golf |
Weekday |
Age 12 & Under |
Goddard Park |
$ 10.00 |
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Golf |
Weekend/Holiday |
All Users |
Goddard Park |
$ 20.00 |
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Golf |
Weekend/Holiday |
Age 65 & Older |
Goddard Park |
$ 12.00 |
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Golf |
Weekend/Holiday |
Age 12 & Under |
Goddard Park |
$ 12.00 |
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Mule Barn |
Per Day |
All Users |
Fort Adams |
$ 300.00 |
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Overnight Parking |
Per Day |
Resident |
Fort Adams |
$ 10.00 |
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Overnight Parking |
Per Day |
Non-Resident |
Fort Adams |
$ 20.00 |
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Overnight Parking |
Per Season |
Resident |
Fort Adams |
$ 50.00 |
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Overnight Parking |
Per Season |
Non-Resident |
Fort Adams |
$100.00 |
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Performing Arts Center |
Per Day |
All Users |
Goddard Park |
$350.00 |
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Picnic Tables |
Per Day |
All Users |
All Areas |
$ 5.00 |
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L1 Shelter |
Per Day |
All Users |
All Areas |
$ 75.00 |
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L2 Shelter |
Per Day |
All Users |
All Areas |
$100.00 |
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L3 Shelter |
Per Day |
All Users |
All Areas |
$150.00 |
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Showers |
Per Day |
All Users |
All Areas |
Metered |
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*L1 Shelters Include: |
(6) Picnic Tables w/ Rental |
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*L2 Shelters Include: |
(6) Picnic Tables & Play Field w/ Rental |
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*L3 Shelters Include: |
(15) Picnic Tables w/ Rental |
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| Title | 250 | Department of Environmental Management |
| Chapter | 100 | Parks & Recreation |
| Subchapter | 00 | N/A |
| Part | 3 | User Fees at State Beaches, Parks, and Recreational Areas (250-RICR-100-00-3) |
| Type of Filing | Amendment |
| Regulation Status | Inactive |
| Effective | 06/06/2021 to 01/04/2022 |
Regulation Authority:
42-17.1-9.1
R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35
Purpose and Reason:
The purpose of this regulation is to provide a schedule of fees for State Beaches, Campgrounds, Parks and other facilities at Recreational Areas under the control and management of the Department of Environmental Management. The purpose of this amendment is to update the schedule of fees for State campgrounds, parks and other facilities at recreational areas under the control and management of the Department of Environmental Management. A summary of non-technical changes between the previous version of the regulation adopted by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission and the proposed regulation by section is as follows:
Section 3.6 amended to increase parking fees only at Misquamicut State Beach
