Beach fires are prohibited outright on the Crescent Beach stretch. The town lists Old Harbor and the town area from Crescent Beach north to Beachhead, and Fred Benson Beach out to its parking lots, among the places where fires are not allowed, along with anywhere within 25 feet of the dunes and the National Wildlife Refuge. Elsewhere on Block Island a fire needs a same day permit from the Police Station with the Fire Chief's consent, must be out by midnight and all litter carried away.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: Town of New Shoreham Fire & Rescue, Beach Fire Permits · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Allowed only in places or at certain times: fires & grills. Checked against Town of New Shoreham Fire & Rescue, Beach Fire Permits on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for Crescent Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.