Charlestown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States.
The population was 7,997 at the 2020 census.
Charlestown residents and visitors now call this coastal community "the best
kept secret in Rhode Island." Miles of secluded, unspoiled, sandy beaches
offer visitors a chance to enjoy many outdoor activities or just some
relaxation under the sun.
Ninigret Park is home to many popular, annual events including the
Charlestown Seafood Festival, Rhythm & Roots Music Festival and the Big
Apple Circus. While you're in Southern Rhode Island, don't forget to visit the
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service headquarters, Kettle Pond Visitor Center, for
hands on exploration and fun wildlife observation for the whole family.
Come and experience the true essence of this South County gem. First
inhabited by Native Americans, the Narragansett Indian Tribe, Charlestown is
the headquarters for the Narragansett Indian Tribe and the location of their
reservation.