Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge! This refuge is one of five National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There are over 570 National Wildlife Refuges in the United States and its territories, and our mission is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of people like yourselves. Sachuest Point is one of the few remaining undeveloped coastal properties in Rhode Island and is specifically managed for migratory species like the piping plover, saltmarsh sparrow, snowy owl, harlequin duck, and monarch butterfly. Managing for migratory species means that we provide habitat for these species and more to rest, forage, and breed. For example, we plant milkweed for the monarch butterflies, and protect nesting areas for shorebirds on the local beaches. We also remove invasive species through a variety of management methods. Each year, our trails attract more than 320,000 visitors who enjoy activities such as photography, wildlife observation, fishing, and more. Nothing that we do could be done without the support of our partners and volunteers!

The refuge is located in Middletown, Rhode Island. Take route 1 South to route 138 East, over the Newport Bridge. Take the Newport exit and pass through downtown Newport on route 138A. Once through the downtown, you will pass First (or Newport) beach. Just past First beach, take a right onto Purgatory Road. Take a right onto Sachuest Point Drive and follow to the end, which will bring you directly into the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge parking lot.