Best Campgrounds near Greene, RI

Campgrounds near Greene, Rhode Island range from established state parks to private resorts, with several options within a 30-minute drive. George Washington State Campground, located near Chepachet, offers water and electrical hookups with access to Bowdish Lake for swimming and fishing. Burlingame State Park Campground in Charlestown provides over 700 campsites and 20 rustic cabins in a wooded setting. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate tents, RVs, and cabin rentals, with several also offering glamping options. Wawaloam Campground in Richmond and Whispering Pines in Hope Valley provide additional mixed-use campground options with varying levels of amenities.

The camping season in Rhode Island typically runs from mid-April through mid-October, with peak season during summer months when advance reservations are strongly recommended. Many developed campgrounds in the area prohibit alcohol consumption, a regulation that is strictly enforced at state parks. "Burlingame State Park campground is 3100 acres and many of the 739 reservable campsites are well spaced out and you could obtain great privacy if you know which site to pick," notes one visitor, though they also mentioned the condition of facilities has declined in recent years. Cell phone coverage varies throughout the region but is generally reliable with 3-4 bars at most established campgrounds. Weather conditions remain mild through most of the camping season, though summer humidity can be significant, making waterfront sites particularly desirable.

Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews, with Bowdish Lake at George Washington State Campground and the beach access at Burlingame State Park highlighted as notable features. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "The lake access is excellent" at George Washington State Campground, which also features "a very unique and fun play area for kids." Campground density varies significantly across the region, with some sites offering considerable privacy while others place campers in closer proximity. Most developed campgrounds provide fire rings, picnic tables, and access to bathhouses with showers, though quality and cleanliness can vary. Tent campers seeking more seclusion should consider the tent-only areas available at several campgrounds or the walk-in sites at George Washington State Campground, which offer increased privacy compared to the mixed-use camping areas that accommodate RVs.

Best Camping Sites Near Greene, Rhode Island (131)

    1. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    16 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. Burlingame State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Charlestown, RI
    23 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."

    3. Wawaloam Campground

    11 Reviews
    Richmond, RI
    11 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. 

       "

    4. Stateline Campresort & Cabins

    9 Reviews
    Ballouville, CT
    11 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."

    5. Hopeville Pond State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    12 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."

    6. Mystic KOA

    25 Reviews
    North Stonington, CT
    20 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."

    7. Strawberry Park

    13 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    16 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."

    "It is close by to some nice shopping areas as well. Bingo is always a family favorite and they even had that as well!"

    8. Whispering Pines Campground

    7 Reviews
    Rockville, RI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 539-7011

    $60 - $80 / 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."

    "The kids got to enjoy a brand new splash pad which was great and a small train ride around the park. Pretty tight turns and big hills for towing your trailer through but it fits."

    9. Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Foster Center, RI
    5 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."

    10. River Bend Campground

    3 Reviews
    Moosup, CT
    4 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."

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Recent Reviews near Greene, RI

704 Reviews of 131 Greene Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Crocker's Boatyard

    Great spot and good communication

    Was in town for the Elvis show. This was minutes from downtown definitely walkable. Will be back again!

  • 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!

  • S
    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


Guide to Greene

Camping sites near Greene, Rhode Island range from small state parks to larger private resorts within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at approximately 400 feet above sea level, with the nearby Scituate Reservoir watershed creating a landscape of rolling hills and small ponds. Summer temperatures typically reach 82°F with nighttime lows around 62°F during peak camping season. Winter camping isn't widely available as most campgrounds close by mid-October.

What to do

Hiking trails: George Washington State Campground offers extensive hiking options around Bowdish Lake. "There are great hiking trails going around some lakes. Clean showers," notes a visitor, who particularly valued the trail system.

Fishing opportunities: Stateline Campresort & Cabins includes a large pond ideal for fishing. "Clean, wooded and open sites some overlook a large pond. Boat rentals, pool, game room available. The site we had overlooked the pond and was perfect," according to one camper.

Paddling excursions: The pond at Hopeville Pond State Park provides excellent kayaking options. "From here, we paddled south to the end of the pond and up the Pachaug River, eventually reaching the dam at Pachaug Pond. It's an 8 mile paddle with some tricky spots to navigate, but very pretty!" explains a visitor.

Historic exploration: Several campgrounds position you within 35 minutes of historic Mystic, Connecticut. "The location of the campground was great as it was easy to find, close to a grocery store, and more importantly close enough to our favorite town in Connecticut allowing us the opportunity to visit the ocean, go out to dinner and enjoy the local stores."

What campers like

Swimming options: Wawaloam Campground receives praise for its water recreation. "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," writes one reviewer about this Richmond-based campground.

Privacy levels: Different campgrounds offer varying degrees of seclusion. At George Washington Campground, "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins)."

Forest camping: Whispering Pines Campground in Hope Valley offers a traditional wooded experience. "There are pine trees everywhere in the park, so the owners don't cut down a lot of trees which makes it feel like a real campground and not a field of peoples RV's."

Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain good bathroom standards. At Mystic KOA, visitors noticed "Cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen at a campground," though this campground generally focuses more on RVs and cabins than tent camping.

What you should know

Cost variations: Non-resident camping fees can be significantly higher. At Hopeville Pond State Park Campground, "The rate for out-of-state campers, while higher than for residents, was reasonable at $30." This compares favorably to some private campgrounds charging $44-60 per night.

Shower costs: Pay showers are common at state parks. "Bathrooms were clean. No electricity at the sites. Will try a cabin next time," noted one visitor about Burlingame State Park, where the $14 per night rate makes the shower fee acceptable to most campers.

Site selection importance: At larger campgrounds, site location significantly impacts experience. "If you want a good visit do not stay down by the lake!!!" warns one camper about Burlingame. Another adds: "Burlingame is 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."

Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from mid-April through mid-October. A camper at River Bend Campground noted: "We just camped here for the first time over Columbus Day Weekend with a few other families. Great weekend to come - seasonal campers go all out decorating for Halloween."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Strawberry Park in Connecticut offers extensive children's programming. "I love that I see the same staff there every year. There are seasonal and weekenders alike. Bingo every night, and more activities than you could possibly do!!! The kids ride their bikes to the sports fields, the rec center for the pool and activities."

Playground options: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Whispering Pines, "The kids got to enjoy a brand new splash pad which was great and a small train ride around the park."

Busy weekend awareness: Family-oriented campgrounds get noisy during peak times. "Quiet hours at 11pm wasn't ideal for camping with a toddler. The DJ goes until 10:30 and it is LOUD. Not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of, especially if you are close to the pavilion," notes a River Bend camper.

Halloween camping: Many campgrounds host special October events. "Seasonal campers go all out decorating for Halloween. There are tons of activities for all ages: trick or treating one night, DJ/dance Saturday and Sunday, bingo/horseshoe/cornhole tournaments during the day."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Check campground reviews for specific site conditions. At River Bend Campground, campers noted "Sites 99 & 101 are best for big groups!" which provides valuable insight for those with larger setups.

Hookup availability: Many state parks offer limited or no hookups. At Wawaloam Campground, "Water and power are good, no internet to speak of, and many sites do not have sewer, but pump out is low cost and convenient."

Maneuverability: Narrow access roads present challenges at some locations. For Whispering Pines, one camper noted "Pretty tight turns and big hills for towing your trailer through but it fits."

Seasonal vs. transient balance: Some campgrounds cater more to long-term campers. Whispering Pines "Caters more to the seasonal campers than transients but still a good experience," while at Stateline Campresort, "Mostly seasonal campers. Good for just spending the night. Price is good. Not many options this part of the country."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Greene, RI?

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

What parks are near Greene, RI?

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