250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-100-00-1.8

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.8 - Animals, Including Horses and Dogs

A. No person shall bring into a State Park property or picnic area any animal unless under control at all times on a leash of not more than six feet (6') in length. The handler of all animals is responsible for cleaning up and proper disposal of all animal wastes.

B. In Management Areas, persons may walk leashed dogs and domestic animals. The leash shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25') in length with animal under control at all times.

C. All dogs must be wearing a collar with a valid license tag on Public Reservations. See Hunting Regulations, § 1.23 of this Part for additional dog and dog training Regulations in Management Areas.

D. No person shall leave an animal unattended in a vehicle with the exception of dogs that are being used for hunting or dog trials between September 1st and March 31st.

E. No person shall bring onto any State bathing beach, East Beach/Ninigret Conservation Area, or Burlingame Picnic Area any animal from April 1st through September 30th.

F. Requirements for using the Reynolds Horsemen's Area, Arcadia:

1. Horses shall be allowed only on bridle trails and in designated areas. All users will clean up manure at campsites and dispose of it in bins provided.

2. Ring is to be used for riding or attended exercising, not to be used for turn out or hitching.

3. No camping permitted around ring.

4. Fencing must be self-supporting with no nails or fasteners allowed in trees.

5. Horses are not to be tied to trees.

6. Cemetery is not to be used for horse turnout.

7. Only one (1) site can be used at a time.

8. Camping allowed in designated areas only (See Fires, § 1.18 of this Part).

9. Camping fee of three dollars ($3.00) per night, per site.

10. Camping requirements (See Camping for Specific Areas, § 1.14(A) of this Part).

G. Horseback riding is prohibited in the Great Swamp Management Area during the established small game season and the established shotgun deer season.

H. Horses shall be allowed only in designated areas and bridle trails, except by official written permission.

I. During the established small game and shotgun deer hunting seasons, horses are prohibited from the Arcadia Dog Training Area with the exception of Thornley and Midway Trails and other RIDEM designated trails.

J. The exercising, training, or running of dogs from March 15th through August 15th is prohibited except by official written permission, or in designated areas.

K. Cross-Country skiers are not allowed to bring dogs on designated cross-country ski trails.

L. The release of any animal within any Public Reservation is prohibited. (See Hunting Regulations, § 1.23 of this Part) (See Camping for All Camping Areas, § 1.13 of this Part.)

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-100-00-1.8

Amended effective 8/27/2019
Amended effective 8/2/2020
Amended effective 7/12/2021
Amended effective 4/21/2022