National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Rhode Island Massachusetts National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP — Slater Mill Site · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/blrv

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Great Blue Heron standing on top of a rock in front of dam — Photo: NPS/Nagaoka

Birding Along the Blackstone

Start your summer weekend off with a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays.

45-75 Minutes Summer Pets allowed

Birdwatching

People on bikes riding down paved pathway — Photo: NPS

Blackstone River Greenway and Bikeway

The Blackstone River Bikeway is a beautiful way to explore the Blackstone Valley, whether by bike or on foot and offers something for everyone to enjoy.

1-6 Hours Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Biking

Graphic with Old Slater Mill in the center and three vertical stripes red, yellow, and grey — Photo: NPS/Horrocks

Labor Day Weekend at Slater Mill

Join us for a celebration of Labor Day weekend at Old Slater Mill. Free musical performances, tours, talks, and activities.

Pets allowed

Arts and Culture

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Activities the NPS lists for Blackstone River Valley.

BikingFishingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Operating hours

The park grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The headquarters are located at Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 725-8638

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Weather: Summer temperatures range from 56-83F. Fall temperatures range from 30-70F. Winter temperatures range from 20-45F. Spring temperatures range from 30-70F.

Contact and directions

Phone: (401) 725-8638
Email: [email protected]
Address: 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Coordinates: 41.8776, -71.3824· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Old Slater Mill Visitor Center	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM	401-725-8638	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.