Best Campgrounds near Foster Center, RI

The Foster Center area of Rhode Island provides several established campgrounds with varying accommodation types, including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Dyer Woods Nudist Campground, located in Foster itself, offers tent, RV, and cabin camping options with full hookups and shower facilities. Nearby George Washington State Campground in Chepachet (approximately 10 miles north) and Bowdish Lake Camping Area in Glocester feature similar amenities. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally, typically from April or May through October, with few options available year-round.

Reservation requirements vary across campgrounds in the Foster Center area, with most established sites requiring advance booking, particularly during summer weekends. A camper noted, "Rustic with a traditional campground feeling. Three miles of well kept trails to explore," regarding Dyer Woods. Campgrounds in the region generally maintain moderate to good access roads suitable for most vehicles, though specific sites may present challenges for larger RVs or trailers. The climate features warm summers and cold winters with significant snowfall, making spring and fall ideal camping seasons with moderate temperatures and fewer crowds. Cell service can be unreliable in more remote areas, particularly in the northwestern corner of Rhode Island where Foster Center is situated.

Water features represent a significant draw at many campgrounds in the region. Several properties include swimming ponds, fishing access, and waterfront sites that campers consistently rate highly. "Swimming pond is wonderful," mentioned one visitor about Dyer Woods. Travelers seeking quieter experiences should consider weekday visits, as weekend activity levels increase substantially at most campgrounds. Holiday Acres Campground and Stateline Campresort & Cabins, both within 15 miles of Foster Center, receive mixed reviews regarding site spacing and noise levels. Many campgrounds in the area cater heavily to seasonal campers, which can affect the availability of transient sites during peak periods. Most facilities offer basic amenities including restrooms, showers, and trash service, with electric hookups available at nearly all established campgrounds.

Best Camping Sites Near Foster Center, Rhode Island (132)

    1. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    10 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."

    "The campground was safe, nicely laid out so we could have a series of sites next to one another. Biking was a blast for the kids along with trail hike around pond, beach, and fishing."

    2. Stateline Campresort & Cabins

    9 Reviews
    Ballouville, CT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 774-3016

    $25 - $50 / night

    "The manager came up and they assigned me to a site next to the frog pond, but with our little kids I was t too keen on staying literally on the pond."

    3. Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Foster Center, RI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (774) 441-4559

    "Three miles of well kept trails to explore. Friendly community of regulars with potlucks and campfires on the weekends. Being nude in duch a wonderful place is so relaxing and good gor the soul."

    4. West Thompson Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Grosvenor Dale, CT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 923-3121

    $15 - $30 / night

    "They have bathrooms and showers close by that (if I remember correctly/things haven’t changed too much in the past couple of years) were in relatively decent shape compared to others I’ve been in at campgrounds"

    "centrally located bathrooms/showers basketball court, playground and ampitheatre to keep the kids busy. hiking trails galore, disk golf, and swimming nearby. so fun!"

    5. Holiday Acres Campground

    6 Reviews
    Chepachet, RI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 934-0780

    $35 - $50 / night

    "The swimming area has a 'icky bottom' (kid term :)) 

    The entrance / office setup is confusing."

    6. Hopeville Pond State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 376-2920

    $17 - $50 / night

    "General: There are three sections to this campground: five canoe sites; 16 sites including one cabin behind the ranger station and what I would assume is the main section with 61 sites."

    "It is just off the highway, and most sites don’t use electricity or water."

    7. Wawaloam Campground

    11 Reviews
    Richmond, RI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 294-3039

    $50 - $75 / night

    " 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. 

       "

    8. Gibson Hill RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Greene, RI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 564-9996

    9. River Bend Campground

    3 Reviews
    Moosup, CT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 564-3440

    "There are kids everywhere on bikes and running around, so cars actually drive slowly throughout, which is nice.

    Sites are a bit close together."

    10. Burlingame State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Charlestown, RI
    30 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."

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Foster Center, RI

688 Reviews of 132 Foster Center Campgrounds


  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Mystic KOA

    KOA Mystic

    From the first interaction you see this KOA is customer focused. The staff is friendly, professional and helpful. The grounds are well maintained as are the facilities.

  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    Koa Cape Cod

    Stayed in several KOAs over last few weeks. I would say needs attention. Appearance is not up to standard. Restrooms and grounds are not as clean by comparison.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Giant area to pick a spot!

    So half the camp ground is closed for bathroom renovations but that still left the whole other half open and the whole campground by the water! The showers aren’t good, but that always comes with coin showers and not being able to choose the temperature. 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. Great location and best park in Rhode Island. Can’t wait to go back and have the bathroom renovations done!

  • Kathleen S.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Normandy Farms Campground

    Loud and crowded!

    Know what you are getting... This is a family resort that charges$20/per night, per person, OVER the two people rate. It is loud, crowded, with golf carts and kids running around. It is a resort campground with pools, frisbee court and etc... This is not a quiet, restful place to stay to visit Boston and the surrounding area or to visit family in town. Entry is gated and controlled. Want to bring your college daughter back after dinner- forget it,$20 for her and$20 her friend, for 1-2 hour visit after 7:00 PM at night! When we return, we will stay at Spacious Skies CG or the state park. The cost and inconvenience is not worth it!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    Close to a beach, serenity hiding in city life

    Some areas to hike on a small scale. Nice view of the water. No ocean views. Many unlevel sites. Fairly close together.

  • Ryan G.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Mount Misery Campground

    Lived up to its name

    Sites/facilities were as expected and I could have been very satisfied with our 1 night stay.  There are a lot of rules for camping here, which is confusing because there does not appear to be anyone to enforce them.  Late arrivals? Noise? I suspect that the couple who pulled into the site next to ours after 10PM with two cars and an infant are homeless and poached the site.  They were not there for the hiking or the camping experience and their infant child screamed or babbled through most of the night.  That plus the adults talking, car doors opening and closing, engine running, baby einstein videos playing...  In the morning they packed up and left.  I'm not an advocate of criminalizing homelessness, but if you are looking for a night in the woods listening to crickets and owls, this is not the place.

  • Michael
    Sep. 20, 2025

    The Quarry Campground

    The Quarry Campground

    Very quiet. At night all you can hear is the crackling of the campfire.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Massasoit State Park Campground

    Campsite was great, staff was rough

    I loved our campsite. But the staff was pretty rude. I was there for a family reunion. I told the staff my mom and dad would be dropping me off the next day, so they added their name to the site as it is a mile walk in. They didn’t give us another car tag, just said if there names were in the site we were good. Next night, we get dropped off in the rain, with a 50 lb bag of dog food and they wouldn’t let me parents take me to my site. Eventually we convinced them of we left my dad and sister at the front gate with them in the pouring rain, my mom could drive us in. They never even checked our reservation to see if the names were in there. Bring a car if you are camping here in a motorhome

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Fort Getty Campground

    Great Park Just Not for Camping

    Forty Getty Park RV Campground seems like a great location, with a good bit of history and a lot to offer to anyone visiting, which is why I was eager to visit it this past weekend while traveling through the Jamestown area of Rhode Island. I'd still call it a great place to visit, just not the best to attempt to stay at overnight or camp at. That is something else entirely in this case. 

    THE GOOD👍 Again, an absolutely gorgeous location on the shores of Jamestown😍 that being the park, NOT the campgrounds. The campground itself🏕 and particularly the⛺️ tenting section are pretty far removed from any of that and the water itself in reality. 

    THE Bad. In actuality, the campground looks to be a complete afterthought. More like, What should we do with this little grassy area next to the RV park?... oh maybe that can be for tents! Or,. Where the hell are we going to fit some tents⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️around here? Oh, I know, how about over on the hill by the bathrooms?🚻 next to the RV park fencing? Oh yeah, that sounds Perfect👍 

    The Ugly There's no Ugly. The people seem nice, the park is great,t and everyone working there was polite and courteous. It's just a shame they haven't given any real consideration to the camping section or provided a real space for campers to come enough the area. What you're left with is a grassy knoll with a bunch of tent sites tightly clustered together and right next to or on top of the RV park in a way that didn't seem necessary.


Guide to Foster Center

Camping near Foster Center, 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 to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the beach: Many campgrounds are close to the beach, like Hammonasset State Park Campground, which is just a short drive away. One camper mentioned, "The beach was popular... a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in."
  • Hiking and biking: Trails are abundant in places like Wompatuck State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Wompatuck is a charming state park with numerous hidden trails known mostly to locals."
  • Family activities: Campgrounds like Normandy Farms Campground offer tons of activities for kids. One review said, "It has so many things for the kids to do... Can't wait to go back for the 4th of July."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground stated, "Bathrooms are very nice... Not far from Roger Wheeler Beach."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds provide ample space for tents and RVs. A camper at Minute Man Campground shared, "The sites were ample size and space for our rig and needs."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. One visitor at Mystic KOA said, "The staff are amazing and the entire place is completely geared to families."

What you should know:

  • Reservations are recommended: Popular campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Boston/Cape Cod KOA advised, "It’s best to book far in advance."
  • Limited privacy: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A review for Rocky Neck State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are quite close together."
  • No pets allowed at some sites: If you're traveling with pets, check the campground rules. A visitor at Rocky Neck State Park Campground noted, "NO pets allowed."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. One camper at Normandy Farms Campground said, "Absolutely love this campground. It has so many things for the kids to do."
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can save time and money. A review for Hammonasset State Park Campground mentioned, "There was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in."
  • Bring outdoor games: Many campgrounds have open spaces for games. A visitor at Wompatuck State Park Campground noted, "Good sights while hiking, with good spots to have lunch or pause for water."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site levels: Some sites may not be level, so bring leveling blocks. A camper at Normandy Farms Campground mentioned, "We have a 25” B+ and basically had to park sideways and use a lot of leveling blocks."
  • Book early for full hookups: If you need full hookups, sites can fill up fast. A review for Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground stated, "The back half of the campground has 50@ full hookups with much longer and level sites."
  • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds can be busy and noisy. A visitor at George Washington State Campground noted, "There is swimming at the lake but it looked way too dirty."

Camping near Foster Center, Rhode Island, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for family fun or a quiet getaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Foster Center, RI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Foster Center, RI is George Washington State Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 25 reviews.

What parks are near Foster Center, RI?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Foster Center, RI that allow camping, notably West Hill Dam and Buffumville Lake.