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Brenton Point

Rhode Island  >  United States

Brenton Point is a beautiful coastal state park adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. It marks the Portuguese discovery point and former home to the Bells mansion.

Added* by Patrick Colbert Muetterties
Most recent update 19 marca 2026
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Description

Brenton Point State Park offers commanding views of Narragansett Bay at its juncture with the Atlantic Ocean. This park is amazing for fall migration and sea watch in all seasons. Both of those depend on the weather conditions. In the winter this is an amazing location for sea ducks such as Harlequin Duck, also Snow Bunting, Purple Sandpiper, and Brant. In the summer the park is reliable for Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Laughing Gull, and American Redstart.

Details

Access

Brenton Point State Park is located on Ocean Drive in Newport, Rhode Island. There is an easy to access parking lot and an adjacent field. Press a P on the map for directions. Trails in the woods are not marked but relatively easy to follow. The circular route shown on the map is about 1 mile. Restoration of the Park is currently underway.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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