Francis Carter Preserve

Francis Carter Preserve

Old Mill Road The Nature Conservancy Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813

Official Website
Francis Carter Preserve brochure and map

About this Location

This is the Nature Conservancy's second largest nature preserve within the Rhode Island Chapter. Straddling the rocky uplands of the Charlestown moraine and the sandy floodplain of the Pawcatuck River, the property supports a variety of natural communities, most notably rare pitch pine/scrub oak barrens, vernal pools, and a 35-acre grassland.

Notable Trails

The Nature Conservancy has a trail map for the Francis Carter Preserve. With four interconnected loops, the preserve offers a mix of mildly rocky, up-and-down trails, plus a wide, flat path around one of the largest open grasslands in the state. 

Content from The Nature Conservancy Francis Carter Preserve webpage

Last updated April 20, 2023

Noah Henkenius