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Need info on where to get info for oversands permit for So Co.
I know it is bout the same requirements as National Seashore, and last I knew you got the inspection/ permit at Burilgame State Park, But I need to know the specifics, especially when they are open to get them.
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Mike, Burlingame campground off Rt 1 in Charlestown. Need check or mo made out to CRMC $100 for out of state. They do not check but low pressure gauge. 0-20lbs. jack a thick piece of plywood. 15 ft towrope, shovel, extiunquisher, lights, flares. Open till 8 I believe. Sat too. I will get the link.

Burlingame State Park - Year Round [401] 322-8910

Not sure the hours now - but yes it is at Burlingame. They do not inspect for equipment but you will be checked on the beach for it if you are ever stopped. You cannot pay with cash or credit card you either need a money order or a personal check. And the best part is you don't need to watch a video about running over plovers :)

Whoops - tynan beat me to it. For the record - I don't think they require flares and fire extinguisher anymore even though it still says they do. Might want to ask.

4-WD Vehicle Beach Regulation

The following are only a brief description of the Rules and Regulations for Barrier Beaches in Rhode Island. For more Information, fees and to obtain a permit contact: Coastal Resources Management Council,
Oliver Stedman Government Center [Web Site]. Tower Hill Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 – 401,783-3370 or
401,222-3577)

The Council requires, for the operator’s safety and benefit, that every vehicle operated on a barrier beach carry the following equipment (in good working order):

Shovel (heavy-duty or military entrenching tool).
Tow rope of chain (15 feet, load strength of 1,800 lbs., chain size-5/16" ).
Jack and support stand (minimum 18" x 18" x 5/8", plywood).
Street legal tires (4-ply tread, 2-ply sidewalls) – mud or snow tires not recommended).
Spare tire
Low-pressure tire gauge (0-20 lbs.).
First aid kit (approved by Coast Guard).
Fire extinguisher (approved by the Coast Guard or Interstate Commerce Commission).
Road flares and…..
Flashlight

thanks guys!
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Mike:
Unless you are doing it for the fun of it, the $100 isn't worth it. You can walk to all the good fishing spots. I stopped getting the permit 10 years ago when it was $15. East beach, FPR you can walk to both. The only advantage I can see is the "soft side" of the 2 breachways.

Mike - don't go to Burlingame - the permits as of a couple weeks ago were all at the Stedman / Mcgrath Complex on RT 1 in Wakefield, RI.

I went over a couple weeks ago and all the passes were moved to the Wakefield office - I think they only take check or money order - the hours were 10-3pm:

Stedman Government Center, Suite 116, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879-1900
Voice 401-783-3370 • Fax 401-783-3767 • E-Mail cstaff1@crmc.ri.gov

Mike,

I second Piemma that for a one or even a few weekends the car is not worth it...almost all areas are less than 10 min walk.

I say carry equiment and a check and let them check you then pay....would that work.

I also heard a little birdie say that he was never ever checked in the late night hours without a sticker....I know...I am soooooo bad.

All I can say is thank goodness we're building a house right on the beach!

Tuesday was effing nuts!!!

Yes it was.

All I can say is thank goodness we're building a house right on the beach!

Tuesday was effing nuts!!!

Patrick, the EPO's were handing out $300 tickets while we were on vacation. No excuses were excepted what so ever!

From the State Parks Web Site

4-WD Vehicle Beach Regulation

The following are only a brief description of the Rules and Regulations for Barrier Beaches in Rhode Island. For more Information, fees and to obtain a permit contact: Coastal Resources Management Council,
Oliver Stedman Government Center [Web Site]. Tower Hill Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879 – 401,783-3370 or
401,222-3577)

The Council requires, for the operator’s safety and benefit, that every vehicle operated on a barrier beach carry the following equipment (in good working order):

Shovel (heavy-duty or military entrenching tool).
Tow rope of chain (15 feet, load strength of 1,800 lbs., chain size-5/16" ).
Jack and support stand (minimum 18" x 18" x 5/8", plywood).
Street legal tires (4-ply tread, 2-ply sidewalls) – mud or snow tires not recommended).
Spare tire
Low-pressure tire gauge (0-20 lbs.).
First aid kit (approved by Coast Guard).
Fire extinguisher (approved by the Coast Guard or Interstate Commerce Commission).
Road flares and…..
Flashlight
In the event that these requirements and conditions are not met, the four (4) wheel drive vehicle use permit may be subject to revocation by the council or its agents. And one of the following….

Any person who knowingly violates these requirements may be subject to criminal prosecution as a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not more than $500.00 and/or serve up to (3) months in jail for each separate offense. OR…

Administrative penalties not to exceed $5,000.00 may be assessed by the CRMC Chairman or Executive Director.

If you go on without a permit you will eventually get caught.

The permits expire on like the 4th of July so be careful . One year my friend had a permit he bought in the early spring and then in the fall he was pulled over because it expired. Its not for the whole spring to fall season. its from july 4th to july 4th.
While they do not inspect the rquired equipment when you obtian the permit , you would have to be a fool to go out there without it.

The Charlestown police used to have a big Suburban they patrolled the beach with. The cop was a heck of a nice guy who we would see fishing at night. he would very friendly tell you that at 8 AM he was coming back in uniform in his war wagon and then he would not be so nice .

the permit is worth it because you can access the west side of charlestown breachway and many holes and structures along the beach in front of Ninigret Park. You can also stay all night and have coffee in the morning etc if you load up with a stove , etc.

i always thought the permit was worth it. even if you only use it a few times , its fun to drive on the beach.

Do airdown to 16 to 18 pounds or you will get stuck. I have pulled many guys out of holes they dug for themselves with soinning wheels at road pressures of 35 pounds , etc. I don't care if you are the best driver in the world , you will get stuck if you don't airdown and you will probably get stuck right in the middle of the cut through to the beach and block everyones access.

Find out who is going out on the beach with tow trucks. It will cost you a fortune if you have to get towned and pay but it may also save your vehicle from a rising tide so do get a number for whoever is willing to go out there with a tow truck. burlingame used to have the number of a guy who would tow you off the beach.

Although not shown on the lists above , you should carry a cell phone and always have jumper cables in your vehicle. Even better than jumpers is a well charged emergency starter device . sears sells them.

Tynan...I was being Very Sarcastic...I can see it now...I am standing in a hearing witht he bird people speakign on behalf of United Mobile Sportfishermen trying to gain alternative access around some Tern colony and one of their advocates brings up the fact that I got ticketed for no sticker...ummmm....not this guy.

We have three vehicles with stickers for four different beaches. I play by the rules.

It was said earlier that all the good spots are accessable and after over 12 years of fishing this area I will say most are better reached by walking anyway.


Patrick, the EPO's were handing out $300 tickets while we were on vacation. No excuses were excepted what so ever!