FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Directions to DEM's Marine Fisheries and Fish & Wildlife Offices Marine Fisheries Center Fort Wetherill in Jamestown 3 Ft. Wetherill Road Jamestown, RI 02835 Phone: 401-423-1920 Fax: 401-423-1925 From the North Follow Interstate 95 South to Exit 9, Route 4 South Follow Route 4 South to Route 1 South Take the Newport Bridges Exit, follow Route 138 across the Jamestown Bridge, then follow directions "From the West" (below) From the West Coming off the Jamestown Bridge follow Route 138 to the Jamestown exit (last exit before the toll booths for Newport's Pell Bridge). Follow this road (Conanicus Ave.) through town, past the waterfront, bear left at the Ft. Wetherill State Park sign and follow road to end. There will be a sign and the entrance to the parking lot is on the right, the office is the largest building. From the East Immediately after you pass through toll booth, take the first exit "Jamestown Village", follow road around to stop sign then take a left. Follow the road (Conanicus Ave.) through town, past the waterfront, bear left at the Ft. Wetherill State Park sign and follow road to end. There will be a sign and the entrance to the parking lot is on the right, the office is the largest building. DEM's Fish & Wildlife - Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area & Target Range 277 Great Neck Road West Kingston, RI 02891 Phone: 401-789-7481 Fax: 401-783-7490 From the North Follow Interstate 95 South to Exit 9, Route 4 South Follow Route 4 South to Route 1 South Stay on Route 1 South for approximately three miles At major intersection (Tower Hill) take right onto 138 West for approximately five miles (pass URI on right) Great Swamp Field Headquarters sign comes up on the left, follow road all the way until you must take a left onto dirt road; follow until you enter the area of the Headquarters building the see signs for range. From the South Follow Interstate 95 North to Exit 3, Route 138 East Follow Route 138 East approximately 10 miles Great Swamp Management Area sign on right; follow road all the way until you must take a left onto dirt road; follow until you enter the area of the Headquarters building the see signs for range. DEM's Fish & Wildlife - Education Office 1B Camp E-Hun-Tee Place Exeter, RI 02822 401-539-0019 From I-95 Exit 5A, take a right onto Route 3 Right onto Route 165 west for 2.8 miles Right onto Frosty Hollow Road (dirt road, white building on corner). Follow 1.4 miles to end then go left. (follow signs) Continue for 2 tenths of a mile, stay to the right. Follow road until you see the “Office” building.