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Best Tent Sites Near Coventry, RI (8)

    Camper-submitted photo from East Beach State Beach
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    1. East Beach State Beach

    2 Reviews
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    73 Saves

    All campers must be self-contained and equipped with 4 wheel drive, campers also must obtain a Barrier Beach Permit prior to their stay. More info by calling (401) 322-8910.

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      3. East Beach State Campground

      1 Review
      5 Saves

      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.

      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.
      Beach Vehicle Permits/Trail passes can be purchased from the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC)
      A beach parking fee will also be required for any vehicle using the East Beach Sand Trail during the summer beach season unless registered for a campsite.
      Closure of part or all of East Beach Campground may occur during the camping season due to the nesting of a tiny shorebird called the Piping Plover. The Piping Plover is listed as a threatened species under the Federal Endangered Species Act. If a closure should occur, reservations will be cancelled and refunded in full.
      Registered campers after having checked in to East Beach Campground will be allowed to utilize the Septic Dump Station and Water Filling Station at Burlingame State Campground and/or Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground, one time at no charge. Additional dumping or use of the water filling station will be subject to the Septic Dump Station Pass Fee
      Must show proof of active and valid reservation.
      Tent camping is not allowed.
      Pets are not allowed.
      Registered campers after having checked in to East Beach Campground will be allowed to utilize the Septic Dump Station and Water Filling Station at Burlingame State Campground and/or Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground, one time at no charge. Additional dumping or use of the water filling station will be subject to the Septic Dump Station Pass Fee

      Address: East Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

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      $28 / night

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            6. Gillette Castle State Park

            2 Reviews
            26 Saves

            Four public camps along the Connecticut River at Hurd, Gillette Castle, River Highlands and Selden Neck State Parks offer primitive, riverside sites with fireplaces and pit toilets for individuals traveling on the river. Use of river campsites at River Highlands, Hurd and Gillette Castle is restricted to canoers and kayakers only.

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            • Market
            • Trash
            • Picnic Table
            Camper-submitted photo from Selden Neck State Park Campground
            Camper-submitted photo from Selden Neck State Park Campground
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            Camper-submitted photo from Selden Neck State Park Campground

            7. Selden Neck State Park Campground

            1 Review
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            Selden Neck offers 4 sites: Cedars site - 20 campers Hogback site - 6 campers Springledge site - 8 campers Quarry Knob site - 12 campers

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            • Reservable
            • Tents
            • Picnic Table
            • Toilets

            $5 / night

            Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Lake Farm
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            8. Hidden Lake Farm

            1 Review
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            19 Saves

            ***Very quiet and private in back woods horse pastures on a small farm with free range chickens, a dog, and a couple of horses. Your pets are welcome too! ***

            Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails & lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity!

            *** Each campsite has its own fire-pit and table with chairs. ***

            We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons. It can be purchased for $10 per bundle on site or $12 preordered with reservation.

            Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $4.00 per 1/2 dozen. And there are also blocks of ice $5. Garbage removal is available as well $5 per bag provided.

            **Other attractions include local farmers markets, Gilette's Castle, and the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam. *

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            • Picnic Table

            $49 / night


          Recent Tent Reviews In Coventry

          576 Reviews of 8 Coventry Campgrounds


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            Camper-submitted photo from Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)
            Oct. 7, 2024

            Boston / Cape Cod KOA (Middleboro)

            Smelly, filthy Cabin with no hot water...Customer Service Is BADDD

            I booked Deluxe Cabin 1 at the Boston KOA based on my past experiences in VA and NC. BOSTON was the WORST KOA I've stayed at. The cabin SMELLED of mildew and cigarettes(pic of ashes in the tub), and there was NO HOT WATER, which is against MA law. It was FILTHY, the pots needed to be replaced, and you have to request blankets. I informed the after hours staff about the water, blankets, and smell. The next morning, I went to the office at 9 am and talked to LORI. She was COMBATIVE and confrontational which is weird because she just started her day. As a person of color, I had to walk away because I was frightened. When I returned, BOB Brammer(He wanted to write his name down, so I got it right(his words)) lacked empathy and had a facial expression of annoyance. He was also CONFRONTATIONAL as I explained there was no hot water and the cabin smelled. I informed the national KOA feedback team(Kaitlyn& Tiana) and they said it's handled internally, whatever that means. If you read the reviews about bad customer service, believe it. You can see CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BADDDD! The KOA will probably respond to this review, but NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I'll be reaching out to TOBY O'ROURKE and OSCAR TANG so they are aware the BOSTON KOA is tarnishing the KOA brand.

          • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Burlingame State Park Campground
            Oct. 7, 2024

            Burlingame State Park Campground

            HUGE state park

            General: HUGE state park with over 700 sites. It does not fully open for the season until May 1 and when we were there in mid-April, only two sections, Fish Camp and Mills Camp were open. The Ranger station is staffed 24 hours a day, with a ranger on site until 11 pm. You need to show your pass to get inside the gate leading to the campsites. There are no hookups in any site (as far as I could tell). Sites are designated for tents, small trailers, large trailers, and RVs. As with other RI state parks, non-residents pay double the price of residents which kind of ticks me off (I don't mind a nominal upcharge but double is excessive IMO).

            Site Quality: The site numbers throughout the park are painted on rocks but the sites themselves are not very clearly defined. There is no designated camping pad. Our site (114) had a water view but was not level. It was large enough for us to park horizontally and make it work for one night. Some sites had excessive roots and also were not level. Some picnic tables have been replaced with new ones, but others badly need it.

            Bath/Shower house: The one in Fish Camp was adequate and clean. There is hot water, but you need to run it for a while before you get any. There was no garbage receptacle, and the toilet paper is so thin, that you can see through it. Showers are $.75 to get it started for the first three minutes. After that, the amount per minute increases to $1, $1.25, $1.50, and so forth. Machines take up to 22 quarters. There is a change machine at the Ranger Station. I did not use the shower so I cannot comment on how well they work. 

            Activities/Amenities: There is a camp store that offers wood, ice, coffee, basic groceries, propane, and canoe rentals. It was open with limited hours during our stay. Fishing, boating, swimming - all in season. Even though the park was only about 10% occupied, there was a strong Ranger presence. He circled our small loop three times just before check-out time and wanted to make sure we were leaving not a minute past the designated time. 

            This was just an overnight stay for us in a convenient location but there is no way I would stay at the height of the season!

          • Kathy T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Salt Rock State Park
            Sep. 23, 2024

            Salt Rock State Park

            Clean, but dated facilities

            Campground is a bit crowded with sites close together. The facilities were clean but quite old. There are some nice hiking trails along the river.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Sunset View Farms
            Sep. 21, 2024

            Sunset View Farms

            Lovely spot in the woods

            We booked last minute (2 hours before we arrived) and were met with the friendliest staff ready to help us at 7:30PM and get us checked in. Perfect spot if you don’t mind a 40 minute ride over to The Big E fair which is what brought us out to this part of MA. The restaurant was so nice, and to my surprise more than accommodating as I have celiac, they really went above and beyond. We will definitely be back next summer for a longer stay.

          • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Fishermen's Memorial State Park
            Sep. 18, 2024

            Fishermen's Memorial State Park

            Somewhere to stay, not the best

            $18/night if you live here, but $36 if from out of state. Large tent campground with lots of spaces, so everyone is in pretty close together. My main concern is there are showers in the bathrooms you can pay for, but ones outside that are free, but cold water and no curtain, so you literally have no privacy.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
            Aug. 30, 2024

            Ponkapoag Camp

            Beautiful

            Had an amazing stay, cabin was perfect and comfortable. Water was nice and fish were biting. Can’t wait to come back.

          • carol T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Waters Edge Family Campground
            Aug. 23, 2024

            Waters Edge Family Campground

            BEWARE WATERS EDGE CAMPGROUNDS THEY WILL KEEP ALL YOUR MONEY

            JUNE 30,2024  my husband & I were seasonals at waters edge campground Lebanon Connecticuit  gave them a 30 day notice we were leaving this place wasnt for us just awful the owners are just money hungey thieves they told us they were keeping our deposit wich we expected because it says non refundable deposit so okay fine but we paid for the whole season its open april15 to october15 gave a 30 day notice left june 30 they refused to give us back the money for july ,august,september,to october 15 they ket 750 plus 2500 dollars told us were not getting our money back So iam sure they rented the site thats double dipping so fair warning I dont want this to happen to anyone else they will Rob you blind oh and they broke our ice maker when they dewinterized our trailer and never owned up to it came down to my floor in camper soaked with water from my freezer and didnr bother to clean tthe mess and said  it must have been broken nefore so they are also dirty liars I didnt want to even give a one star rating but had to put somethin i give the a big fat 0

          • Matt S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Mystic KOA
            Aug. 5, 2024

            Mystic KOA

            Great campground for coastal CT & RI

            We stayed at Mystic KOA in North Stonington, Connecticut, to be tourists in Mystic. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay! 

            This campground is just 15-minutes from Mystic and about an hour’s drive to Newport, Rhode Island. It’s just a few minutes from I-95 and so close to Mystic Aquarium, downtown Mystic, Mystic Seaport, and all the local spots. 

            It’s a well-maintained campground with 2 pools(though the larger one was closed for maintenance during our stay), lots of play areas and daily activities for little ones, and a cool“pub truck” for adult drinks. Our site(#408) was about 85’ long with plenty of room for our 45’ motorhome and toad(and then some!). It was level and gravel with a nice fire ring and picnic table. The hookups worked fine with 50-amp electric and decent water pressure. Cable TV had nearly 50-channels, but the wi-fi didn’t quite reach our part of the park. 

            Due to a family issue, we needed to leave about a day-and-a-half early. We called the office as a courtesy to let them know as we were pulling out and received a partial credit for a night’s stay on our credit card. Didn’t even ask, they just did it. Thanks Mystic KOA! 

            We’ll definitely be back. This is a great place to stay when visiting the coastal Connecticut/Rhode Island area.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Burlingame State Park Campground
            Jul. 29, 2024

            Burlingame State Park Campground

            Pros outweigh the cons

            Stayed for a week mid-July; during the week had almost an entire loop to ourselves which was wonderful - it felt like having the entire park to ourselves. Things picked up on Friday/Saturday but overall we lucked out with no neighbors who were disrespectful of the quiet hours (10p - 7a). Bathrooms, dumpsters, and portapotties are plentiful, but not always well maintained. Staff are seen frequently throughout the park and are very willing to be helpful when asked - our site had a few Yellowjacket nests and they took care of them for us almost immediately when asked. It’s worth investigating the various sites ahead of time - there are a number of sections much more likely to be busy than others, and lots of low-lying sites that show signs of easily being washed out in anything more than a moderate rain. With multiple great east coast beaches minutes away (as well as conveniences like fuel/stores) we will definitely be back.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Peppertree Camping
            Jul. 23, 2024

            Peppertree Camping

            Amazing stay

            We had our very first camping experience with our new camper at this campground and it was everything we could have imagined and more. It’s a beautiful campground, the gentleman and his family who own it are sooooo nice and they helped us a lot when it came to learning how to properly use our camper. All the fellow campers that we met were extremely nice. It’s a quiet campground, located right on a river. My children spent hours in it playing and fishing. Looking forward to returning.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Fishermen's Memorial State Park
            Jul. 15, 2024

            Fishermen's Memorial State Park

            FEELS LIKE SUMMER

            Nothing like coming home to NARRAGANSETT..... BEAUTIFUL, clean campground.... Quiet & peaceful..... Bathrooms are very nice..... Not far from ROGER WHEELER BEACH & SCARBOROUGH BEACH.....Right down the street from great RI food.....

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            Camper-submitted photo from Fort Getty Campground
            Jul. 15, 2024

            Fort Getty Campground

            HEAVEN ON EARTH

            Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming. Such a lovely vantage point with your tent location from the top of FORT GETTY. Who knew??? Mackerel Cove is awesome....beach, beach, beach.... Bathrooms are ok. Such a hidden gem on the wonderful island of Jamestown!!!! Bring your tent....

          • Laura D.
            Camper-submitted photo from Brialee Family Campground
            Jul. 10, 2024

            Brialee Family Campground

            Best Camping Experience

            This was our families first time staying at Brialee Campground.  The cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean.  The staff were friendly and helpful. The activities were great and kept my grand children busy.  Swimming and the lake were fun.  I cannot say enough wonderful things.  We had such a great time I booked my reservations for Next July 2025 before I left.

            A special thank you to Sherri for the personal tour and showing us the ropes!  She is the best.

            The D'Avanzo Family

          • R
            Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Park
            Jul. 10, 2024

            Strawberry Park

            Large campground with 3 pools, many amenities and scheduled activities

            Large campground with 3 pools, many amenities and scheduled activities

          • Eddy B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Whispering Pines Campground
            Jul. 8, 2024

            Whispering Pines Campground

            Fun for the family

            Great privately owned family campground. The pool, splash pad, live music and activities for the kids were great!

            AT&T service had only one bar. Couldn’t stream but worked for calls and texts. Campground WiFi was strong but as expected struggled to keep up on this busy 4th of July.

          • aThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Normandy Farms Campground
            Jul. 8, 2024

            Normandy Farms Campground

            Very Enjoyable 1 night stay

            We enjoyed our tent site with a wooden lean-to. Overall very private and peaceful, however the only drawback is that people took frequent casual walks pass the area all day long. There's really no way around that.

            We did not get a chance to enjoy the amenities, but they all looked nice and well thought out.

            We will return.

          • aThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Canoe River Campground
            Jul. 8, 2024

            Canoe River Campground

            Good But Not Ideal for us

            The campground was very busy with families events activities, etc. If you prefer a noisy fun experience and a more social experience with your very close neighbors, this is the pot for you. Our preferred style of camping requires more space and less noise. The pool bathrooms were gross, but the other facilities area near the tent sites was very nice and clean.

            The food was great and the staff is friendly. Overall we had a great time, but its unlikely we’ll return mostly due to the noise level.

          • Beth R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mystic KOA
            Jul. 5, 2024

            Mystic KOA

            Nice amenities

            Pros: 15 minutes from Mystic CT 50 AMP, sewer & water hookup Nice amenities

            Cons: Gravel site No shade Tight site & hard to get in/out for big rig

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            Camper-submitted photo from Charlie Brown Campground
            Jul. 1, 2024

            Charlie Brown Campground

            Riverside Delight!

            This was our first time visiting and my entire family enjoyed themselves so  much, that we've already reserved a site for a few weeks from now. Arts and crafts, tractor rides, and of course the tubing down the river. Lots of built in entertainment for the kids! The grounds were clean, the playground was nice, and the people were all friendly.  We did a late checkout for $5 extra, but the noon checkout and two dump stations would make leaving on time a non-issue as well. 

            Of note: We camped with friends, who were given a spot next to a large group of people (weekend prior to 4th of July is to be expected). The group were very polite and abided by quiet hours, but they were having fun and a bit loud for my buddy's 2 month of baby. They requested to move sites, and the management was super accommodating and apologetic. Helped him move his site and threw in some firewood for the troubles.

          • Jason L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from West Thompson Lake Campground
            Jun. 27, 2024

            West Thompson Lake Campground

            Pleasantly surprised

            We had an excellent experience at this camp ground. The Staff and Rangers were polite and welcoming. We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property. Once the boat races finished each day the camp was very quiet and peaceful. Had a great weekend

          • Mia S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Burlingame State Park Campground
            Jun. 24, 2024

            Burlingame State Park Campground

            Enjoyed myself this weekend

            We camped here from Friday to Sunday. The staff in the main office was very inviting and friendly, the rangers kept everyone in check . The bathrooms were kept clean, but the showers in the Legiontown area are kinda crappy, it's mainly the shower heads...they feel like bullets hitting you and you can't even adjust the shower head nozzle. The showers are $1.50/8mins I only put $1.00 in for 5 minutes which was more than enough time for me. There's a beautiful lake and you can rent Kayaks or a canoe for the day I believe it was around $45.00. there's a nice general store, an arcade, playground, trails, cabins... And the sites are pretty big. No real big complaints, except that the staties are usually waiting for you to come back from the bars since there's no alcohol allowed on the property. So if you are to drink off the property, make sure you have a Designated Driver. They love handing out DUIs. (I did not have this issue, but my friends did.)



          Guide to Coventry

          Camping near Coventry, Rhode Island, offers a mix of beautiful nature and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to all types of campers.

          What to do:

          • Explore the beaches: Many campgrounds are close to the coast, making it easy to enjoy the beach. For instance, at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground, one reviewer said, "Not far from ROGER WHEELER BEACH & SCARBOROUGH BEACH... right down the street from great RI food."
          • Hiking and biking: Trails abound in the area. A visitor at Wompatuck State Park Campground noted, "You can take a trail from the campsite," making it easy to enjoy the outdoors.
          • Visit local attractions: Campers can explore nearby towns and historical sites. One guest at Spacious Skies Minute Man mentioned, "Concord is only a 30-minute drive away with two full days of revolutionary historic sites."

          What campers like:

          • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for George Washington State Campground highlighted, "Bathrooms were very clean with hot showers."
          • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Mystic KOA shared, "Our site was about 85’ long with plenty of room for our 45’ motorhome."
          • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds often have activities for kids. One reviewer at Boston/Cape Cod KOA said, "This is a nice campground with multiple site type options... a ton of activities to do."

          What you should know:

          • Booking in advance is recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Hammonasset State Park Campground advised, "If you are looking for a site, it’s best to book far in advance."
          • Some sites may be uneven: Be prepared for varying site conditions. A visitor at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground noted, "Our fifth wheel front jacks are on the ground and two of the four wheels are off the ground."
          • Limited amenities at some campgrounds: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. A camper at Rocky Neck State Park Campground mentioned, "There is no on-site camp store for last-minute necessities."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Choose campgrounds with playgrounds: Kids love having a place to play. One parent at Shawme Crowell State Forest said, "The playground was also just up the hill from us and was a HUGE hit with our 3-year-old."
          • Pack for outdoor activities: Bring bikes or scooters for the kids. A visitor at Hammonasset State Park Campground noted, "There were kids on bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller blades."
          • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have fire pits and grills. A camper at Boston/Cape Cod KOA mentioned, "Had a gas grill, table and chairs, a glider and fire pit."

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check site conditions before booking: Some sites may require leveling blocks. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground said, "We have a 25” B+ and basically had to park sideways and use a lot of leveling blocks."
          • Look for full hookups: If you need more amenities, choose campgrounds that offer full hookups. A visitor at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground mentioned, "The back half of the campground has 50@ full hookups with much longer and level sites."
          • Be aware of noise levels: Some campgrounds can be busy and noisy. A camper at Rocky Neck State Park Campground noted, "Overnight noise was an issue. Lots of cars coming and going."

          Camping around Coventry, RI, offers a variety of experiences, from beach access to family-friendly activities. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor adventure!

          Frequently Asked Questions

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            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Coventry, RI is East Beach State Beach with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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