General Information

Sandsland is a primitive camping area consisting of 3 campsites on 34 acres.  It is bordered by State and private land and an area known as the Great Swamp.  This is a popular location for Troops to use as a base camp as they enjoy the many activities the Island has to offer.  Please not that there is not a Campmaster on duty at Sandsland - direct all questions to the West Bay Scout Shop

Campsite Information - General

-There are three sites at Sandsland: Minnewashka, Mohawk, and Niantic

- A picnic table and fire ring are provided in each site.

-There is adequate parking for one vehicle in each site. Additional vehicles are not recommended.

-You should plan on bringing your own firewood

-There is no potable water at Sandsland.  You should bring water with you.  You may fill water jugs at the Police Station located on Ocean Avenue.

-Deer Ticks can be an issue on Block Island.  Please take the proper precautions.

-PLEASE NOTE - THERE ARE NO LONGER LATRINES AT EACH SITE - STARTING APRIL 15, 2006 THERE WILL BE A PORTABLE TOILET CENTRALLY LOCATED AT CAMP. WE ARE WORKING ON A PERMANENT SOLUTION.

-There are no trash receptacles provided.  Please pack out everything you pack in.

-Please not that due to Coast Guard regulations no propane cylinders are allowed on the Ferry.  You will need to get propane when you are on the Island.

Campsite Images

Click each link below for some images of the sites:

Minnewashka (On the right hand side of the road)

Mohawk (On the top of the hill at the end of the road)

Niantic (ON the left hand side of the road)

Reservations & Pricing

Fees are based on a per weekend basis (Friday through Sunday). There is now a flat rate of $50 per weekend for In-Council units and $100 for Out-of-Council units.

Activities

There are many activities to enjoy on Block Island, some of the more popular are:

-Kayaking: New Harbor Kayaks offers discounts to Scouts- Sands Payne -466-5572

-Conservation Projects: See below for contact information

    -Nature Conservancy: Scott Cumming-466-2129

    -Oceanview Foundation: Kim Gaffet-466-3210

    -Town Of New Shoreham: Nancy Dodge (Town Manager) 466-5572   

-Cycling

-State Beaches

-Birding

-Hiking

-Salt and Fresh Water Fishing

-Nature Photography

Getting to Block Island

Several Ferry services are available.  Reservations are suggested. For more information contact the ferry companies directly.

Ferry Service to Old Harbor:

Point Judith, RI - Block Island Ferry (Cars)

Point Judith, RI - Block Island High Speed Ferry (No Cars)

New London, CT to Block Island High Speed Ferry (Block Island Ferry Express) (No Cars)

Ferry Service to New Harbor

Point Judith, RI - Block Island High Speed Ferry (No Cars)

New London, CT to Block Island High Speed Ferry- Summer Only (Viking Fleet) (No Cars)

Montauk Harbor, NY to Block Island - Summer Only (Viking Fleet) (No Cars)

Directions to Sandsland from Old Harbor

Exit from the Boat and go directly to the street (Water Street).  Go right and take the first left onto Chapel Street and continue to the end.  Take a left onto Old Town Road and continue over the hill past the Town Hall, then take a left onto Connecticut Avenue. Sandsland is located  at the end of Connecticut Avenue.

Directions to Sandsland from New Harbor

Exit from the boat and continue to the Street (Ocean Avenue).  Continue on Ocean Avenue until you reach Connecticut Avenue.  Take a right onto Connecticut Avenue. Sandsland is located  at the end of Connecticut Avenue.