Ponds and lakes in Rhode Island

For thousands of summer tourists in Rhode Island, taking a cooling dip means hitting one of the state’s ocean beaches. But consider the salt-free alternative: The state is home to more than 200 inland ponds and lakes of varying sizes, from the 13-acre Peck’s Pond in Glocester to the popular 1,000-acre Watchaug Pond in Charlestown. Here are several to consider diving into.
(Paul E. Kandarian for The Boston Globe)

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For thousands of summer tourists in Rhode Island, taking a cooling dip means hitting one of the state’s ocean beaches. But consider the salt-free alternative: The state is home to more than 200 inland ponds and lakes of varying sizes, from the 13-acre Peck’s Pond in Glocester to the popular 1,000-acre Watchaug Pond in Charlestown.

Here are several to consider diving into.

By Paul E. Kandarian Globe correspondant