Colt State Park
State park · Rhode Island
Industrialist Samuel Colt's former farm gives Bristol 464 acres of Narragansett Bay shoreline, its open fields lined by a mile of stone walls and a tree-shaded loop drive that's especially popular for fall cycling and picnicking with bay views.
Don’t miss
Peak: October 24–October 28
Color builds from October 13 · mostly bare by November 17
Sampled at Colt State Park’s own coordinates and elevation (-2 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Rhode Island, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Rhode Island is running 2 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Colt State Park
The color window runs about 22 days, holding until around November 4. Against Rhode Island overall, that is 2 days later.
It is in Providence, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Colt State Park on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Rhode Island, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does Colt State Park peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 24–October 28 (best estimate October 26). Color starts around October 13 and is mostly bare by November 17.
- How do I get to Colt State Park?
- The closest city is Providence, about 12 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Rhode Island's fall lineup.
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