Burlingame State Park Campground
Laurie M.
Reviewed Jul. 19, 2023

Once a gem, but steadily declining.

Burlingame state park campground is 3100 acres and many of the 739 reservable campsites are well spaced out and you could obtain great privacy if you know which site to pick. The condition of the park has steadily declined since about 2016. Plans are in the work to update all bathroom facilities, but it keeps getting pushed back year after year. Burlingame State Park campground is the only state park managed by an outside corporation who assumes the day to day responsibilities for campsites, dumpsters and bathrooms. Ongoing issues, especially on holiday weekends have been noted by hundreds of campers.  The new pre-registration offered through Reserve America has been a great improvement. It allows to avoid the long lines at the check-in station and drive straight up to the gate. Lack of staff on the management level, and Rhode Island state park department level definitely shows. Rhode Island DEM is allowing this wonderful campground to deteriorate. Flooding issues during even minor rainfall is apparent in a large portion of sites, so beware which campsite you reserve. Camper created group called Bound4burlingame has filmed every campsite and put them on YouTube and has created a private group on FB where the camping community of Burlingame contributes daily to an extremely popular public forum. Best place to gain info and insight. Get campsite recommendations straight from the people who actually camp there.

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  • Review photo of Burlingame State Park Campground by Laurie M., July 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Burlingame State Park Campground by Laurie M., July 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Burlingame State Park Campground by Laurie M., July 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Burlingame State Park Campground by Laurie M., July 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Burlingame State Park Campground by Laurie M., July 19, 2023