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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a National Park System unit in Rhode Island and Massachusetts[3]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the park grounds as open from sunrise to sunset[4]. The headquarters sit at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the phone number NPS gives is (401) 725-8638[4]. NPS reports summer temperatures of 56-83F[5]. Spring and fall both run 30-70F in the NPS description[5]. Winter is listed at 20-45F[5]. NPS lists one visitor center, the Old Slater Mill Visitor Center[2]. Check the official park page for current hours before you go[4].
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less where they are allowed[6]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches, and service animals are excepted[6]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 15 of the 20 things to do it lists, including Winter Hikes and Ranger Walkabouts[7]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check the official page[6].
Before you go
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee[1]. Confirm on the official park page before your trip.
- What are the hours?
- NPS lists the park grounds as open from sunrise to sunset[4]. The headquarters are at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island[4].
- Are dogs allowed?
- Where pets are allowed they must be on a leash of six feet or less, or crated or caged[6]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 15 of its 20 listed things to do[7].
- What is the weather like?
- NPS lists summer at 56-83F and winter at 20-45F[5]. Spring and fall are both listed at 30-70F[5].
- What can I do there?
- NPS lists activities such as biking, fishing, picnicking, paddling and birdwatching[8].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Old Slater Mill Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: The park grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The headquarters are located at Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 725-8638 National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 20 things to do at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: Winter Hikes, Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Programs, Fall Programs, Ranger Walkabouts, Ranger Guided Tours - Slater Mill, Parked at Home, Take Me Fishing,... National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: Biking, Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching. National Park Service