Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
The Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge situated along the shore of Ninigret Pond. It is characterized by salt marshes, kettle ponds, freshwater wetlands, maritime shrub lands, and forests, and it is seasonally inhabited by over 250 species of birds.
Photo: Juliancolton, Public domain.- Type: Park
- Description: national Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island
- Also known as: “Ninigret Conservation Area”
Places of Interest
Highlights: East Beach State Beach and Watchaug Pond.
Watchaug Pond
Pond
Photo: Juliancolton, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Charlestown and Quonochontaug.
Quonochontaug
Village
Weekapaug
Village
Weekapaug is a census-designated place in southern… Weekapaug is situated 5 miles southwest of Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge.
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
- Category: National Wildlife Refuge
- Location: South County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.36265° or 41° 21′ 46″ north
Longitude
-71.66608° or 71° 39′ 58″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
87HC987M+3H
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to French—“Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge”
- French: “refuge faunique national Ninigret”
- French: “Refuge faunique national Ninigret”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Arnolda and Fort Ninigret.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Coon Cove and Hall Point.
South County: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Narragansett and North Kingstown.
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