Roque Bluffs State Park
About this place
A 274-acre coastal park pairing a half-mile sand-and-pebble beach with the warmer freshwater Simpson Pond.
Good to know
SwimmingLifeguard Swimming allowed; no lifeguards available
FishingOK Fishing allowed; Simpson Pond stocked with brook trout (spring) and brown trout (summer); bait fishing in fall and winter; saltwater fishing in Englishman Bay
AlcoholNo Intoxicating beverages prohibited
DogsLeash Dogs are not permitted on the ocean beach. Elsewhere, keep pets on leash (less than 4 feet) at all times. Do not leave pets unattended and clean up after them (carrying out bags with waste).
Hours
- 9:00 AMOpen to sunset; may continue during off-season by parking outside gate and walking in during same hours
What's here
Picnic tables
Playground
Hiking
Boat launch
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Roque Bluffs State Park?
Yes — charcoal grilling is allowed at Roque Bluffs State Park; propane is not confirmed. None; fires only in park-provided grills/fireplaces (none on beaches). Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
None; fires only in park-provided grills/fireplaces (none on beaches).
Can you swim at Roque Bluffs State Park?
Swimming allowed; no lifeguards available.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not permitted on the ocean beach. Elsewhere, keep pets on leash (less than 4 feet) at all times. Do not leave pets unattended and clean up after them (carrying out bags with waste).
What are the hours at Roque Bluffs State Park?
9:00 AM · Open to sunset; may continue during off-season by parking outside gate and walking in during same hours.
