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Snake Den State Park, Johnston, RI

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Sports & Outdoors

Snake Den State Park

A largely undeveloped 1,000-acre state park in Johnston with self-guided trails, seasonal foliage, and a working farm.

2321 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 · Johnston, RI

About Snake Den State Park

Snake Den State Park covers about 1,000 acres along Route 6 in Johnston, Rhode Island. The land is mostly left undeveloped, so visitors find self-guided walking trails, woodland scenery, and plant life rather than built attractions. Dame Farm, a working farm, sits within the property. Fall colors are a highlight. Access is through a small parking lot on Brown Avenue, past Dame Farm. The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District manages the site for the state. Listed activities include hiking, scenic overlooks, and archery-only hunting.

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