Established Camping

East Beach State Beach

2 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 3, 2023 through May 1, 2024.

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About

State Park

Specialty camping on three (3) miles of undeveloped beach frontage is available at East Beach State Campground, located in Charlestown, Rhode Island. East Beach is one of the least developed of the Rhode Island state beaches, with limited parking and a half dozen changing rooms. This barrier beach and 10 site campground location offers four Clivus Multrum Composting Toilets for restrooms along with 3 miles of undeveloped beach frontage. Parking is very limited and fills up early on sunny summer days. A small portion of the beach is staffed with lifeguards on a seasonal basis. Utilities ARE NOT available at this campground. Special Camping/Vehicle Equipment requirements are required for camping at this location.

Reservation Info

All camping units MUST BE self-contained AND equipped with 4-wheel drive. A self-contained unit is defined as “A camping unit which contains permanent holding tanks for potable water, grey water and black water. Bathroom equipment must be permanently affixed to the unit.” Tow trailers or Fifth Wheels are not allowed. All campers MUST obtain a Barrier Beach Permit prior to their stay.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Lyssa M.

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Reviewed Jun. 1, 2020

Peaceful

Mostly less developed beach area, peaceful shoreline with essential amenities. Camping here REQUIRES a self contained vehicle, please respect the nature of this beach and pack out everything you pack in.