2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Burlingame State Park Campground offers a comprehensive pet-friendly camping experience with designated sites for dogs throughout its expansive 700-site property. Pets must be leashed at all times within the campground boundaries. The campground accommodates tent campers, RV travelers, and cabin guests seeking to bring their animals along. East Beach State Campground and Charlestown Breachway State Park Campground also permit pets, though both require self-contained RV units for camping. The bathrooms at Burlingame can get dirty during peak season with sand everywhere from beachgoers. Sites vary significantly in size and privacy, with those in the 500 section noted for being particularly spacious. Fishing opportunities abound within the park, and many campers appreciate the wooded setting and natural environment.
Hiking trails throughout Burlingame State Park provide exercise opportunities for both pets and owners. The pond offers swimming access, though pets must remain on a six-foot leash when near water areas. Campers with dogs should prepare for abundant wildlife, including several species of owls that can be heard at night. The campground strictly enforces quiet hours to ensure barking doesn't disturb other guests. During summer months, the mosquitoes can be relentless, so pet owners should bring appropriate repellent for themselves and EPA-approved options for their animals. Most pet owners appreciate the proximity to Misquamicut Beach, located just 5-10 minutes away by car, though dogs are restricted during peak summer hours. Westerly, with its 24-hour Walmart, provides convenient access to any forgotten pet supplies during your stay.
"I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer."
"Site wise no one was around us so it was extra quiet and the park rangers are always around so always help if you need it. Walmart is less than ten minutes away too if you’re needing anything."
from $18 - $50 / night
"Fisherman’s Memorial State Park is a large 182 site campground in Narragansett, Rhode Island."
"Layout is amazing, mostly pull through and pet friendly. Definitely a summer destination next year."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $18 - $28 / night
"This campground is just 15-minutes from Mystic and about an hour’s drive to Newport, Rhode Island."
"Lots of places around to go sightseeing. Most of the area isn’t dog friendly, so be careful if you take your pet. No problem at the campground"
"Wawaloam Campground in Rhode Island was our 3rd state & campground on our East Coast trip. Not a lot of choices in Rhode Island, but we liked this camp ground in a rural wooded area.
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"The charge extra for pets per day. They have a huge clean pool and a water slide park (extra fee) and a mini golf course (extra fee). The bathrooms are very clean as are the pay showers."
from $50 - $75 / night
"The pool, splash pad, and nearly everything else was non operational or locked up still. Bocce ball set was pad locked, no one working the rec hall for horse shoes, shuffle board was in op."
"of things to do - pool, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, arcade, a small field to play frisbee or ball, mini-golf (mini-golf landscape needs to be refreshed a bit) there is even a very small fenced in dog"
from $60 - $80 / night
"It is a quick drive to the beach, we loved Westerly & Misquamicut Beaches. Lots to do in the area and stores if needed."
"We picked this campground because we wanted to explore both Connecticut and Rhode Island without changing campsites halfway through the trip. It worked really well for that."
"We really enjoyed the trails and just walking around before everyone else was up."
"Plenty of open space a dog park area. 3 pools a kiddie pool and outdoor in ground hot tub. Golf cart rentals. Very clean and accommodating"
"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."
from $60 - $120 / night
"Perfect location for a summer / beach camp. Mostly for RVs but tent site #6 was great. Views of the ocean to wake up too and tucked away from main area."
"Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming."
from $60 / night
ScoutAfter a busy summer, we wanted somewhere we could just park the camper and slow down for a few days. Sterling Park worked out great for that. We spent one morning fishing, walked the trails later in the day and finished the evening around the fire. Nothing complicated, just a really enjoyable camping weekend.
ScoutWe came with another family and had a blast. The kids disappeared together for half the day while the adults hung around the sites. Between fishing, the pool and the other activities, everyone found something they liked. Would definatly come back.
ScoutOur kids are already asking when we can go back. They loved the pool, playground and all the space to run around. We mostly just sat back and enjoyed having a few days off.
ScoutFriendly staff and very clean facilities. They have sites with sewage hookups along with water and electric. Sites are small and very close together. I liked how many dog waste receptacles were available all over the property.
ScoutBrought our camper up for a long weekend and had plenty of room to relax. The campground store was also super handy when we realized we forgot a few things.
ScoutWe have been coming here seasonally and its become our little weekend escape. There is always something going on and the kids have made so many friends. Makes it easy to just pack a few things and head out.
ScoutNothing beats a slow morning at the campsite with a cup of coffee. We really enjoyed the trails and just walking around before everyone else was up.
GuideWhen I arrived, I discovered this site they reserve for me was not level, and the picnic table was blocking access to the electric. When I asked the office for help, I was told maintenance had already left around 4 o’clock, and nobody could help me. I was offered a different side if I wanted to pay the extra price. I managed to wrestle the table out of the way and made it work. But the Wi-Fi was worthless.
TravelerGood place to come for Halloween trick-or-treating for kids, lots of activities to keep you busy
Burlingame State Park sits within Rhode Island's woodland region near the Atlantic Ocean, offering 700 distinct campsites. The area experiences warm summers with average July temperatures around 75°F and winter lows near 30°F. Camping facilities range from basic tent sites to cabins with varying levels of privacy throughout the Charlestown region.
Fishing at freshwater spots: Wordens Pond Family Campground provides water/electric hookups for visitors who want easy access to fishing. "One of our favorite non ocean go to stops in RI. Friendly, safe. Convenient. A lot to explore and enjoy," notes Lauren A.
Beach access options: At Charlestown Breachway State Park Campground, campers can walk directly to the beach from their RV sites. "It very close to the beach...steps away. There is a more 'private' sandy area near the water sites (close to sites 70's) where we were able to pull up a chair and sit in the water. Minimal waves and lots of people watching," reports Justin F.
Exploring historic sites: The Jamestown area offers coastal military fortifications from earlier periods. "One (in Area One) is a grassy knoll with stairs to a lookout," describes Lee D. when discussing Fort Getty Campground.
Water activities beyond the beach: Many campgrounds feature ponds and water features separate from ocean beaches. "The pond offers swimming access" with varying rules for pets at different locations. At Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground, "Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers...Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming," shares Leah R.
Family recreation options: Whispering Pines Campground includes numerous recreation facilities. "We watched a magician and played pickle ball on the courts. Kids had fun on the many play grounds. It was a bit too cold outside but the pools and hot tubs looked nice. Splash pad was clean and used by kids," explains Michael C.
Wildlife observation: The Rhode Island coastal region hosts diverse wildlife. At East Beach State Campground, visitors appreciate the "mostly less developed beach area, peaceful shoreline with essential amenities," according to Lyssa M.
Shower and bathroom facilities: Bathroom conditions vary widely between peak and off-peak seasons. "Bathrooms are usually always busy, and are pretty dirty from people coming back from the beach. SAND EVERYWHERE!" warns Madeline H. about busy periods at Burlingame State Park Campground.
Site spacing and privacy: Campsite spacing varies significantly between campgrounds and even within the same facility. "We were there the weekend after Labor Day weekend in 2014, and it was pretty quiet. Nice for biking, cute little beach, dog friendly," notes Katelain T.
Seasonal crowds and noise: Summer weekends bring higher visitor counts and more noise. "There are noise issues. Road noise continued throughout the night and there is a wind turbine on the property. I've never been this close to one and yes, there is noise, although the road noise bothered me more," shares a visitor to Fort Getty.
Splash pads and pools: Whispering Pines Campground offers extensive water facilities for children. "Large sites, great stone fire rings, full hookups, huge pool, waterslides, splash pad, playground, great camp store... this place brings a lot to the table for a very fair price of 60 bucks," describes Greg S.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Charlestown: Many campgrounds accommodate pets with specific rules. "We stayed here from a Tuesday to Thursday with our 21ft travel trailer & our dog. We had site 50. It was private, a great size & has water/electric. We had good cover on our site & the area our site was in was super quiet," reports Jessica D. about her experience with pet-friendly camping.
Rainy day options: Weather contingency plans matter for family trips. "We spent the 4th of July w my bio-dad here several yrs ago, don't recall much except there were fireworks that hit several tents, fortunately no one was injured," mentions Gregg Z. about a holiday stay in the area.
Dump station access: Self-contained RVs require dump stations. "There are no hookups or even a dump station, but your site may overlook the channel and is only a very short walk away from the beach. Stay as long as you can, then you can dump and refill your water at Burlingame State Park for free with registration and the breachway," advises Laura L.
Site leveling challenges: Many RV campers note site leveling issues in the area's campgrounds. "Hundreds of sites, some level some not, some dirt sites, some grassy, some with a ton of shade, some out in the open, excellent for bikes," explains Andrew P., highlighting the diversity of camping options for different vehicle types.
Generator rules: Noise restrictions apply to generators at most pet-friendly sites near Charlestown. "The campground only allows generators to be run from 0800-2000. Even though it was in the high 80's, we barely ran the generator during the day. There was such a nice breeze," mentions Justin F. about his summer camping experience.
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