Rhode Island - Campgrounds

Accommodations at Rhode Island campgrounds are a good option for outdoor-loving people and children and families to enjoy a RI vacation at a reasonable cost. Almost every part of the state has campgrounds, many of them within state parks. Amenities include easy access to swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, as well as docks, showers, and electrical hookups.

George Washington Management Area
2185 Putnam Pike
Chepachet, RI  02814
Phone: 401-568-2013

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A 3,000-acre state-managed area for swimming, camping, and hiking connected to the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Park on the Burrillville-Glocester border. Primitive tent and trailer camp sites in a wooded area overlooking Bowdish Reservior. Swimming and hiking trails. No pets allowed Fees: Residents, $8; non-residents, $12. Permits issued by the park ranger on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelters: $20 per night. Camping Season is April 11 to October 15.
To Find It:On Route 44, 2 miles east of the Connecticut state line, 5.4 miles west from the junction of Routes 44 and 102.

Fort Getty Recreational Area
Fort Getty Road
Jamestown, RI
Phone: 401-423-7264

Open: May 22 - October 6

Sites for 20 tents, as well as 86 seasonal RV sites and 19 daily RV sites. Fort Getty also features a boat ramp and fishing dock. Dumping station, showers, water, electricity for trailers. Reservations taken by phone or by written correspondence.

Melville Ponds Campground
181 Bradford Avenue
Portsmouth, RI
Phone: 401-840-8212

Open: April 1 - October 31

Spots for up to 60 tents and 68 trailers. Facilities include free hot showers, water, electricity, rest rooms, fishing, campfire areas, playground, beach privileges, and some camp items sold.

Middletown Campground
Paradise Avenue
Middletown, RI
Phone: 401-846-6273

Open: May 18 - September 21

This municipal campsite is for trailers only and has 44 sites. Toilets, sewer hookups and hot showers. Camping permits are issued at the park office.

Burlingame State Park
Sanctuary Road (Route 1)
Charlestown, RI  02813
Phone: 401-322-7337  401-332-8910

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With 755 sites at Watchaug Pond and near swimming, this campsite features washrooms, showers, fireplaces, and picnic areas.

Charlestown Breachway
Charlestown Beach Road
Charlestown, RI
Phone: 401-364-7000

Campsite for 75 trailers only, no tents. Site holds flush toilets and is near a boat launch, fishing and swimming areas. Fees are charged. Open April 15-October 31.

Fishermen's Memorial State Park
1011 Point Judith Road, Route 108
Narragansett, RI
Phone: 401-789-8374

Divided into three areas, the park offers 182 tent and trailer sites, some with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Showers, toilets, dump station, recreational area. Varying fees are charged depending on residency and type of hook-up. Open year-round.

Legrand G. Reynold's Horsemen's Camping Area
Escoheag Hill Road
Exeter, RI
Phone: 401-539-2356

This is a campsite for people with horses only. It includes 20 campsites with water, fireplaces, pit toilet, horse show ring, and riding trails. Open year-round.