Fort Wetherill State Park
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
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
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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