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Places to Camp near Charlestown, RI

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Searching for the best camping near Charlestown, RI? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Rhode Island camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Rhode Island camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Charlestown, RI (111)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground

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    Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground

    26 Reviews
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    232 Saves
    Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island

    Located on Point Judith Pond, Fishermen's Memorial State Park is a haven of water-based activities, including fishing, boating and kayaking. The park is adjacent to one of Rhode Island's most popular beaches, providing campers with a scenic and relaxing place to soak up the sun and enjoy the ocean. The park offers a range of camping options, including tent and RV sites, as well as cabins and cottages. Fishermen's Memorial State Park is located near many of Rhode Island's most popular attractions, including Newport's mansions and historic sites, and the beautiful Block Island. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Narragansett and South Kingstown, which offer a range of dining, shopping and entertainment options.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Mystic KOA

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    Mystic KOA

    22 Reviews
    67 Photos
    58 Saves
    North Stonington, Connecticut

    Set amidst century-old maples, quaint stone walls, and reproduction colonial architecture, this family resort provides the best Connecticut camping has to offer. Here the prevailing breeze is fresh, and the westerly views are of rolling wooded hills and magnificent sunsets.

    With modern facilities, the campground is beautifully situated on a hill among maple and apple trees. Most sites are pull-through, allowing for easy parking with additional areas offering everything from secluded tent sites to a three-acre field for groups.

    No RV? No problem! With our speciality accommodations, including Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins, you may not even feel like you're roughing it at all.

    Enjoy all the attractions in the greater Mystic Connecticut area, including Rhode Island beaches, Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino. Mystic KOA is also near to some of Connecticut's finest tourist attractions, including the Mystic Seaport Museum, Dinosaur Place and the Mystic Aquarium.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Newport RV Park

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    Newport RV Park

    15 Reviews
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    106 Saves
    Portsmouth, Rhode Island

    Modern, full hook up RV Sites only 5 minutes from historic Newport, Rhode Island and breathtaking ocean beaches. Founded as Melville Ponds by John O. Thayer, our decades of hosting guests feels like welcoming family back for another experience that will be treasured long after check out.

    Located on Aquidneck Island, Newport is a feast for the senses. A veritable banquet of salt air, gilded mansions, and ocean breezes. Newport's food scene is a destination in and of itself. With over one hundred dining establishments, one could spend weeks just sampling the epicurean delights.

    Newport RV Park offers all accommodations needed for a short or long term stay. All 100 plus RV sites offer full hookup and your choice of a back in or premium pull thru site for your stay. If you prefer a shaded site or an open air/no overhead obstructions location- we've got a site that will fit your unit comfortably throughout the park. For those who want to experience a classic camping experience, rustic tent sites are available in a separate area of the park.

    ON-SITE AMENITIES:

    • 5 miles from Historical Newport

    • Sandy Point Beach – 5 miles

    • Close to shopping, tourist train, fine dining & theaters

    • Beautiful RV & tent campsites

    • Shaded and level campsites

    • Full-hookup campsites

    • 30 & 50 AMP on all RV sites

    • Picnic tables and fire rings at every campsite

    • Clean comfort station

    • Complimentary hot showers

    • Ice & firewood available on-site

    • Stocked camp store

    • Complimentary WIFI and digital cable

    • Water and Sewer on all RV sites

    • Dog Park

    • Fishing at Melville Park (RI Fishing License required)

    • Access to Hiking & walking trails

    • Playground

    • Obstruction free campsites - full sun

    • Covered pavilion

    • Coin op laundry

    • Pull thru & back in campsites

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $70 - $140 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Wawaloam Campground

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    Wawaloam Campground

    9 Reviews
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    51 Saves
    Richmond, Rhode Island

    Wawaloam, named after a Nipmuck Native American Princess, is truly a family affair. In 1969, Jim and Maureen Smith began their dream of running a successful vacation destination for campers visiting the Southern New England area. Nearly fifty years and three generations later, Wawaloam has become a favorite place for campers of all ages.

    Families love the fact that Wawaloam includes 3 children in our base rate. Isn’t that what family camping is all about? Wawaloam also welcomes well-behaved pets for a small fee of $5 per night. After all, we’re animal lovers, too! Everyone is encouraged to participate in the various activities Wawaloam has to offer: from crafts to dances, movies to mini golf, Wawaloam has activities for everyone in your family. Wawaloam has become famous for our Friday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast menus. Our head chef Jim uses local produce and seafood right off the boat in Galilee! Wawaloam has the most spacious sites around and we’re top-rated in the Good Sam Directory and on TripAdvisor. We take pride in our campground and it shows!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $50 - $75 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Neck State Park Campground

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    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
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    160 Saves
    South Lyme, Connecticut

    Situated along the scenic Connecticut coastline making great camping near New Haven, Rocky Neck State Park is a is a small recreation area that features white sand beaches, salt marshes, and the rocky remnants of Ice Age glaciers. The park is located about 1 hour southeast of Hartford, near the town of East Lyme, with a view across the sound of Fishers Island, Gardiners Island, and Long Island. The park showcases several examples of ancient glacial terrain, including rock scouring and polishing, potholes and erratic boulders. In some places, the overlying sediment has been completely eroded away to reveal interesting outcrops of banded granitic gneiss.

    The campground at Rocky Neck offers 160 drive-in campsites for tent and RV campers. Visitors can choose from open, grassy sites and wooded, shady sites. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, but RV hookups are not available. Sites can accommodate vehicles/trailers up to 35 feet; some sites are tent-only. Water faucets, restrooms, and trash/recycling receptacles are located throughout the campground; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. Dogs are not permitted in this park. Camping is available from May through September; sites are $20–$30/night; reservations accepted.

    The main attraction at Rocky Neck is its wide, sandy beach, where visitors can lounge in the sun, or go for a dip in Long Island Sound. The park has several picnic areas for family and group gatherings, several miles of hiking trails for exploring the park’s salt marshes, waterways and natural features, and anglers can fish for saltwater bass, blackfish and flounder. Along the park’s western shore, the historic Ellie Mitchell Pavilion has concessions, and dining and lounging areas. The park also offers a variety of seasonal interpretive programs, guided hikes, wildlife viewing, and evening entertainment.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Burlingame State Park Campground

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    Burlingame State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    14 Photos
    59 Saves
    Charlestown, Rhode Island

    Located next to Watchaug Pond in Charlestown, this spacious campground includes approximately 700 campsites, as well as 20 cabins. Utilities ARE NOT available at this campground. The campground features conveniently located restrooms with shower facilities, a playground, arcade, freshwater beach, boat ramp, canoe rentals and hiking trails. The camp store carries a wide variety of camping necessities, along with a large selection of souvenirs. The campground abuts the Burlingame Management Area and Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary and is located near numerous ocean beaches, including Misquamicut State Beach, Charlestown Breachway and East Matunuck State Beach.

    6 New Cabin Sites will be available summer of 2022.
    Septic Dump Station Passes are available for a fee to non-registered campers to utilize both the dump and water filling stations.
    Main Camp is restricted to tent camping only.

    Address: 1 Burlingame State Park Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $18 - $75 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Park

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    Strawberry Park

    11 Reviews
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    30 Saves
    Griswold, Connecticut

    Strawberry Park is a 160 acre campground nestled in the heart of southeastern Connecticut, in a region of lakes, streams and ocean beaches, conveniently located near all the major points of interest, and only 5 miles off I-395 or 15 miles from I-95. Strawberry Park offers a wide variety of campsites, ranging from open lawns, wooded and shaded sites, some close to the facilities, while others are more secluded.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Whispering Pines Campground

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    Whispering Pines Campground

    6 Reviews
    69 Photos
    69 Saves
    Rockville, Rhode Island

    RHODE ISLAND'S PREMIER DESTINATION CAMPGROUND

    Whispering Pines boasts 50 acres of towering pines which provides the perfect ambience to unwind or share with love ones. The best memories are made camping and our team is ready to host your stay. Our family friendly park has many onsite amenities and everything is included with your reservation!

    · 30 & 50 amp Service

    · Pool & Splash Pad (brand new in 2022)

    · Back In & Pull Thru sites

    · Clean Restrooms

    · Complimentary Hot Showers

    · Playgrounds for all ages

    · Ice & Firewood to purchase

    · Stocked store with goodies

    · Propane refill station

    · Dump station

    · Office with camp store

    · Recreation Hall

    · Complimentary Kids’ Train Rides*

    · Arcade

    · Coin Op Laundry

    · Covered Pavilion

    · Athletic Field

    · Complimentary Basic WiFi

    · 4 Rustic Cabins – open for bookings! (no pets, 2pm check in for cabin guests)

    · Gated park entry

    · Dog Park

    · Snack Bar*

    · Mini Golf (nominal fee)

    · Basketball

    · Horseshoe & Bocce Ball Pits

    · Corn Hole

    · Shuffleboard

    · Weekend Themes & Activities*

    · Spring Fed Pond for catch & release

    · Complimentary canoes & row boats

    *(available beginning memorial weekend, as weather permits)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $60 - $80 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from George Washington State Campground

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    George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    55 Photos
    119 Saves
    Pascoag, Rhode Island
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $14 - $35 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Hopeville Pond State Park Campground

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