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Best Glamping near Charlestown, RI

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The Preserve Club and Residences in Rhode Island boasts luxury glamping yurts amid 3,100 acres of woodland. This exclusive glamping destination provides full electric hookups, sewer connections, showers, and toilets with upscale comforts rarely found at standard campgrounds. Nearby, Odetah Camping Resort offers glamping accommodations with a lakeside setting, combining the serenity of nature with resort-style amenities. Both locations feature comfortable bedding, climate control, and private outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy campfires without sacrificing comfort. Mystic KOA, located just a short drive from Charlestown, provides deluxe cabin options with linens, full kitchens, and modern furnishings. According to a camper, "Glamp Frogmore offers the privacy of camping while offering extras to make a truly unique getaway. The large tent has a couch, an extremely comfortable bed with bamboo linens, pillows, and comforter included."

Trails connecting to nearby Audubon preserves provide glampers with immersive nature experiences while maintaining proximity to coastal attractions. The oceanfront location gives boutique camping enthusiasts easy access to Rhode Island's beaches while returning to plush accommodations each evening. Many glamping sites include private fire pits where staff deliver firewood directly to guests. One reviewer highlighted, "Optional extras include dinner in a cast iron pot delivered in the evening, coffee and breakfast delivered in the morning, a cooler stocked with ice and a sampling of local beer, or seltzers." Several glamping resorts maintain proximity to Mystic Aquarium, downtown Mystic attractions, and Newport, making them ideal basecamps for regional exploration while offering sanctuary from standard hotel environments. Seasonal availability varies by location, with most glamping options operating from May through October.

Best Glamping Sites Near Charlestown, Rhode Island (26)

    1. Burlingame State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Charlestown, RI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 322-8910

    $18 / night

    "I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer."

    "Pros: Lovely location - it's in the middle of the woods, has a pond, has pond swimming. It's just minutes to the ocean by car. Hiking and biking for miles.

    Camp store - well stocked."

    2. Mystic KOA

    25 Reviews
    North Stonington, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 599-5101

    "This campground is just 15-minutes from Mystic and about an hour’s drive to Newport, Rhode Island."

    "The only drawback is the proximity to Interstate 95. You can hear the highway very well at night, particularly in the safari field."

    3. Strawberry Park

    13 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 886-1944

    $60 - $120 / night

    "It was a bit too cold outside but the pools and hot tubs looked nice. Splash pad was clean and used by kids. Lots of roads to bike on and walk dogs. Live band on Saturday night was nice."

    "staff is very helpful when needed keep food locked up too many skunks!!!"

    4. The Preserve Club and Residences

    1 Review
    Richmond, RI
    8 miles
    Website

    5. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "every campsite has its own fire pit with a grill attachment and a picnic table. my site was tent only and you couldn’t pull your car up to the site so unloading and loading was a hassle. beach is a short"

    "Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads."

    6. Hidden Acres Campground

    4 Reviews
    Versailles, CT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 887-9633

    "Family-owned and it’s got a really friendly group of family and staff. Sites are nice and the restrooms/showers are the cleanest I’ve seen anywhere."

    "Friendly staff. Clean park. Check out the snack bar. Paddle down the river"

    7. Odetah Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Bozrah, CT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 889-4144

    "Tucked away in the woods I never knew this was there! Beautiful pond and a good mix of seasonal and overnight sites as well as cabins. Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim."

    "This place has everything from a pool, splash pad, boats, food, ice cream, lots of activities, friendly helpful staff, delivery to your site from the camp store and nice shaded spacious sites"

    8. Sunfox Campground

    5 Reviews
    Versailles, CT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 376-1081

    "Campground is situated in a beautiful valley with a little pond, hiking trails, playground, jumping pillow, swimming pool and hot tub. Owner is very involved, energetic, and friendly."

    "There is a beautiful creek that many of the sites border. The new owners have owned it about 7 years and they have really been making it a lovely place."

    9. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    38 miles
    +1 (401) 568-6700

    $18 - $75 / night

    "So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first: This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814."

    "Tons of hiking trails. Picnic tables and fire pit at each site. The folks a few miles down the road by the rotary sell giant piles of wood for $10. They do not have an on site store or sell firewood."

    10. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "This KOA Niantic CT location is about 2 hours from home. It was the perfect place (not far from home) to practice.  "

    "Nice staff, fun coin scavenger hunt, great pool, well stocked store, wide sites, lots of grass/trees and space to stretch out."

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  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Mystic KOA

    Awesome Sunsets at the Mystic KOA

    Didn’t quite feel like camping, but it was still a lovely weekend away at the Mystic KOA. We decided to head down to check out the aquarium and stayed at a deluxe cabin. It was cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge. Only complaint was an odd, musty smell we couldn’t quite figure out.

    The grounds are large with vast amounts of space. Be forewarned that it’s right off of 95, and the sound definitely carries. Trees are sparse in areas, but the sunsets were a nice trade off. Amenities seemed nice from what we could tell - cool outdoor movie screen, pools and playground, though we certainly didn’t get to enjoy these things in February.

  • Amy B.
    Jun. 28, 2021

    Glamp Frogmore

    Glamping at it's Best

    Glamp Frogmore offers the privacy of camping while offering extras to make a truly unique getaway. The large tent has a couch, an extremely comfortable bed (bamboo linens, pillows, and comforter included), battery powered lanterns, a battery powered fan, and games. The private campsite has a site for an additional pop-up tent (which they will include for a fee), a fire pit (firewood included), a Coleman stove, all cooking utensils, pots and pans, and an outhouse. Take one of the trails and visit the small pond with Adirondack chairs and a horseshoe pit. The site also abuts miles of Audubon trails. Optional extras include dinner in a cast iron pot delivered in the evening, coffee and breakfast delivered in the morning, a pop-up tent, a dog bed, a cooler stocked with ice and a sampling of local beer, or seltzers, or lemonade, s'mores fixings, and homemade chocolate chip cookies upon arrival.

  • SANDIE B.
    May. 29, 2019

    Charlie Brown Campground

    Well run Campground

    WE come here every year with our group, RVing Women Northeast Network for our first rally of the season each year for a number of years,  The reason we come back is the way we are treated, because they have pavilions that have a campfires pit and the roof is made so it takes the smoke straight up out of the pavilion yet is protective of those under the roof from rain etc.  VERY enjoyable.  We all park around this Pavillon.  IT is well kept, kids are entertained by parents and fishing etc.  Parties are present but they have quiet hour and it seems to be obeyed.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Huge campground, not many level sites.

    I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer. Rates are reasonable for state residents, but quite high if you are out-of-state, given the amenities. There are no hookups, but dump stations are available. Bathrooms have flush toilets and coin-operated showers. There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent.

    There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it. No alcohol allowed. 

    I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, be sure to bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks and orient your head to the uphill side. Most of the sites have some degree of visual separation from their neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts. Site have fire rings and picnic tables, but if you plan to cook over the fire, bring your own grate or plan to use sticks and/or aluminum foil. 

    If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside. Some are located along the pond.

    3-4 bar cell phone coverage. No road traffic. East Beach is nearby, but parking fills early.

  • Linsey S.
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Mystic KOA

    Wasp Breeding Ground!

    Pros: Helpful staff, morning garbage pickup, excellent laundry facility, plenty of activities and amenities for children. Cons: Wasps!! Wasps everywhere!! We did our best to keep them at bay by lighting some sage but they were persistent. Not much privacy back in the tent/cabin areas, camp sites very close together and people have the ability to stare right into your site.

  • L
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    Cute place

    My family and I stayed here a few years ago in the tent area. Not all sites are secluded, but we were the only ones so it was nice and private. At the time there was only one port-a-potty for the tent area we were in and no water source. It’s a dog friendly park which was good for us, our dog could swim in the lake with us. Cute patio overlooking the lake as well with seating. Wood delivery is awesome especially since tent area is a slight distance from office, but that is also a bonus so you’re away from the RV sites. Also price is reasonable for a private campground considering the rates a lot of other places charge.

  • Carli V.
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    great experience

    every campsite has its own fire pit with a grill attachment and a picnic table. my site was tent only and you couldn’t pull your car up to the site so unloading and loading was a hassle. beach is a short drive on site and the showers were one site over. I had a great time

  • Christy C.
    Jul. 8, 2017

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    Large campground close to beach

    On our way to through Connecticut, we needed to stop for a night. This was on Long Island Sound and had walk-up sites available. $33 per night gets you a site with bath house/restroom close by but no hook-ups. There is a public "beach" nearby which is way different than our Florida ones. We had to walk under the railroad tracks through a tunnel to get there. Interesting but still a nice feature and probably the main attraction here. There was also a concession stand, nature center, picnic area and boat ramp here at this park. Since we were getting a walk-up site they let us drive around and pick our site from a list of available ones. Most of them were on the small side accommodating tents or pop-ups. We found one in the Osprey loop which was very shaded. The bath rooms were clean and up to date. Good for a night on our way to Rhode Island.

  • Tracy D.
    Sep. 16, 2018

    Highland Campground

    Older but lots to do

    The campground is older, and the roads/driveways need work. For those looking for newer facilities, this isn't the place. There are no 50 amp sites. The rec hall and the bath houses are old, but we don't mind the old fashioned spots at times. Reminds me of camping as a kid. There are a lot of activities for the kids and adults. Shuffleboard, bocci ball, fishing, bingo, playground, pit luck dinners, etc. There is wifi available.

    There are a lot of seasonal campers which can sometimes feel like you're intruding on their space. There is a page of rules to follow, the seasonals ignore them.

    There is no black water hookup, only gray water. You have to have them clean out the black or dump on the way out.

Guide to Charlestown

Glamping options near Charlestown, Rhode Island combine woodland privacy with ocean access. Located in Washington County, the area features coastal plains with elevations around 50 feet above sea level and a humid continental climate. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with cooler evenings that can require additional layers even during peak camping season.

What to do

Hiking at George Washington State Campground: The trail system connects to multiple lakes and offers moderate terrain suitable for most skill levels. "There is a nice beach for children. The water was warm and clean. You can kayak or canoe. The dogs cannot go on the beach, but they can go in the boats," notes Jessica W. at George Washington State Campground.

Beach access from campgrounds: Several locations provide direct trails to beaches without requiring driving. "The best part of this campground was the proximity to the state beach via a well kept hiking trail," explains Nita D. about Niantic KOA. This makes morning walks or sunset beach visits more convenient.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds feature stocked ponds or river access for anglers. "We tubed down river, fished the pond, swam in the pool, did the hay ride, even attended the dance at night," shares Erik M. about his experience at Hidden Acres Campground.

What campers like

Site privacy levels: Burlingame State Park offers varied campsite options with different privacy levels. "Lovely location - it's in the middle of the woods, has a pond, has pond swimming. It's just minutes to the ocean by car. Hiking and biking for miles," writes Jessica A. about Burlingame State Park Campground.

Clean facilities: Many reviewers specifically mention bathroom cleanliness as a key factor. "Cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen at a campground," notes Kay B. about Mystic KOA, highlighting how facility maintenance impacts overall experience.

Organized activities: Scheduled events keep families entertained throughout their stay. "Odetah Camping Resort called us today 24 hours prior to our arrival- after 4 years of camping there- to cancel our site unless we rented an RV and didn't use tents," writes Kerry G. about Odetah Camping Resort, pointing out a significant policy change about accommodations.

What you should know

Seasonal availability: Most glamping options near Charlestown operate from late April through October, with some sites closing after Columbus Day. "Burlingame is a HUGE state park campground with over 700 sites. The location is fantastic, but with this many sites (so, with this many people), there are bound to be pros and cons," explains Jessica A.

Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds require advance bookings, especially for premium sites or holiday weekends. "This is a typical KOA that has lots of things to do for kids and families but was so crowded," notes Cynthia K. about Mystic KOA.

Weather considerations: The coastal location means weather can change quickly, requiring proper preparation. "Make sure you set up your tent in preparedness for rain! Bathrooms are usually always busy, and are pretty dirty from people coming back from the beach. SAND EVERYWHERE!" advises Madeline H.

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