Newport Cliff Walk
Newport, RI
A path along the ocean past the lawns of the Gilded Age mansions.
- Nearest town
- Newport, RI
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 41.4700, -71.2980
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Melville Ponds CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Newport Cliff Walk
- Long Cove CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Newport Cliff Walk
- Camp HoffmanCampsite13 mi from Newport Cliff Walk
- Wawaloam CampgroundMotorhome stopover18 mi from Newport Cliff WalkMotorhomes
- Frosty Hollow Shelter Camping AreaCampsite23 mi from Newport Cliff WalkTentsToilets
- Whispering Pines CampgroundMotorhome stopover23 mi from Newport Cliff WalkMotorhomes
All campsites in Rhode Island · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Newport Cliff Walk?
Newport Cliff Walk is in Newport, RI, at GPS 41.4700, -71.2980. It is about 25 mi from Providence.
Can you camp near Newport Cliff Walk?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Melville Ponds Campground, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Newport Cliff Walk?
Newport Cliff Walk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Connecticut, Rhode Island and Montauk.
What is there to see near Newport Cliff Walk?
Places worth a stop nearby: The Breakers (0 mi), Beavertail State Park (5 mi), Point Judith Lighthouse (12 mi) and Bristol Historic Downtown (14 mi).
When is the best time to visit Newport Cliff Walk?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)