Colt State Park

Dogs on a leash all year

Shore paths around a Narragansett Bay peninsula, with the East Bay Bike Path nearby. Dogs on a 6-foot leash.

Source: Rhode Island DEM state park regulations (250-RICR-100-00-8). Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Rhode Island state parks: the rule in full

Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control at all times. No animals on any state bathing beach, East Beach/Ninigret or Burlingame Picnic Area from 1 April to 30 September (service animals excepted).

Dog walks nearby

• Fort Wetherill State ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Beavertail State ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Lincoln Woods State ParkDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Narragansett Town BeachNo dogs from May 15 to September 15. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Scarborough State BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Salty Brine State BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Roger Wheeler State BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• East Matunuck State BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)