Fort Wetherill State Park -- Jamestown RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 28.827 W 071° 21.847
19T E 302618 N 4594791
Fort Wetherill State Park, situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park.
Waymark Code: WMW9K3
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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Fort Wetherill State Park, situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park, is a former coastal defense battery and training camp. Known for its spectacular view of Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, Fort Wetherill has been a popular sight for viewing the numerous Tall Ship Events and America’s Cup Races. The area is also a major attraction for scuba diving, with Diving Clubs from New York State, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island using the facilities at the boat ramp year round. Additionally, the park offers family and group picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking and exploring on the park’s 61.5 acres of property.

Source: (visit link)
Park Type: Day Use

Activities:
Hiking Scuba Diving Fishing


Background:
Fort Wetherill State Park, on the Island of Conanicut (Jamestown), situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park, is a former coastal defense battery and training camp.


Date Established?: 1972

Link to Park: [Web Link]

Park Fees: Not listed

Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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