Glamping options near Lincoln, Rhode Island extend beyond the established resorts into state parks and family-oriented campgrounds throughout the region. Located at the intersection of Massachusetts and Rhode Island woodlands with elevations rarely exceeding 500 feet, the area offers a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Most glamping facilities operate seasonally from April through October, with water amenities typically closing by mid-September.
What to do
Hiking and water activities: George Washington State Campground provides access to fishing and hiking trails directly within the park. "My family and I come here twice a season it's quiet it's calm and never crowded. There's fishing and hiking right in the park," notes one visitor to George Washington State Campground.
Disc golf courses: West Thompson Lake Campground offers maintained trails including a disc golf course for outdoor recreation. A camper mentioned, "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," highlighting the West Thompson Lake Campground amenities.
Water recreation: Sutton Falls Camping Area provides boat rentals for exploring their pond. A visitor commented, "Had a great time, kids had a blast with the boat rentals and fishing. Saw they have 2 yurts for rent as well. Staff was incredibly friendly and gave us restaurant recommendations around the area."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain different standards for bathrooms and showers. A recent visitor to George Washington State Campground shared, "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)."
Privacy between sites: Sutton Falls Camping Area offers waterfront sites with varying levels of privacy. "We were delighted when we learned we had the little peninsula of site P1 all to ourselves. Stunning views across the large pond, and serving as a wonderful halfway rest/respite on the journey from NYC to Belfast, ME," reported one camper about their experience.
Family-friendly activities: The Boston/Cape Cod KOA provides numerous structured activities for children. "We stayed here over the 4th of July this summer. The activities for kids is the draw for this campground for sure. My kids loved the train rides, movie night, flash light candy hunt, and arts and crafts," according to a Boston/Cape Cod KOA guest.
What you should know
Shower costs: Many state parks in the region charge for showers. At George Washington State Campground, showers cost $1.50 for 6 minutes and require quarters.
Site selection matters: At Burlingame State Park Campground, location within the large campground significantly impacts experience. "If you want a good visit do not stay down by the lake!" advises one regular camper. Another visitor adds, "This is a huge state park campground with over 700 sites. The location is fantastic, but with this many sites, there are bound to be pros and cons."
Seasonal limitations: Most glamping facilities close between October and April. Water features like outdoor pools often close earlier in September, regardless of weather.
