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Fort Wetherill State Park

Jamestown, Rhode Island, United States
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Historic shore dive with varied sites for all skill levels.

Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is a popular destination for divers from Rhode Island and surrounding areas like Massachusetts and Connecticut. It holds historical significance as the location where many first-time open water dives were conducted. The area encompasses three distinct sites: West Cove, designated for beginners; East Cove, suited for intermediate divers; and Bull Point, intended for more experienced adventurers. Bull Point features a steep wall rich with marine life and can reach depths of approximately 30 meters. The main scuba area provides ample parking and convenient

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wall divemacro photographybeginner friendlycold watershore dive

Marine Life

Tautog (blackfish)Striped bassSculpinAmerican lobsterJonah crabNudibranchsSea starsAnemonesFluke (summer flounder)

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Has distinct coves for beginner, intermediate, and advanced divers with varying depths and topography.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficcold waterlow visibility
Current Strength:

Variable

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