Big River Management Area--Tarbox Pond

Big River Management Area--Tarbox Pond

West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817

Official Website
Big River Management Area Official Website

About this Location

Tarbox Pond is a pretty “meandering” 20-acre pond in the Big River Management Area. There are large white pines along the shore and aside from the traffic on Hopkins Hill Road, this is a peaceful natural area.

About Big River Management Area

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Big River covers a total area of 8319 acres. The area is composed of mainly forest land (evergreens 4374 acres, deciduous 1781 acres), wetlands (1288 acres), agricultural lands (233 acres), and other areas (gravel, residential, etc. 407 acres). Major rivers or streams in the area are Big River, Nooseneck River, Congdon River, and Carr River.

Notable Trails

The AllTrails website has descriptions and maps of many trails in the Big River Management Area.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website and Big River Management Area Official Website

Last updated December 21, 2023