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Campgrounds near Manville, Rhode Island span tent-only sites, RV parks with water and electric hookups, and cabin rentals within a 30-mile radius. Several state parks and private campgrounds, including George Washington State Campground and Holiday Acres Campground, provide options for tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin rentals. Rhode Island's compact size means campers can access diverse environments from forest settings to coastal areas within short driving distances, with many campgrounds situated near water features like Bowdish Lake and other recreational bodies of water.
Campground access and amenities vary considerably across the region, with most operating seasonally from April through October. According to one visitor at George Washington State Campground, "Flooding issues during even minor rainfall is apparent in a large portion of sites, so beware which campsite you reserve." Many facilities offer water and electric hookups with additional amenities like showers, dump stations, and camp stores, though prices tend to be higher for out-of-state visitors. Cell service remains consistent throughout most campgrounds, typically maintaining 3-4 bars of coverage. Some parks require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays when facilities reach capacity quickly.
Most campgrounds maintain reasonable site separation with a mix of wooded and open areas. A camper noted about George Washington State Campground: "It's a wonderful campground with 739 reservable campsites that are well spaced out and you could obtain great privacy if you know which site to pick." Several campgrounds offer recreational amenities including hiking trails, fishing areas, swimming beaches, and boat launches. The region provides good proximity to attractions in both Rhode Island and neighboring states, with Newport, Providence, and Mystic, Connecticut all within reasonable driving distance. Tent-only sections in various campgrounds typically offer more seclusion than mixed-use areas, though site quality and levelness vary considerably across all facilities.
"The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."
"Driving around this place is definitely not a typical campground but more of a luxury camp because of all of the amenities. That being said it was very nice and felt safe."
from $50 - $200 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $18 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Im guessing these sites will be considered "close" to "moderately close" by other site standards but it housed my 24ft trailer, truck, and my family just fine. Roads are a little narrow which made"
"Everything you need 100% Everything clean 100% EASY Access to all attractions 100% We did Boston (caught the train), Salem, mystic seaport, Sturbridge village, plymouth rock, the Mayflower ship, and plymouth"
from $45 - $75 / night
Check Availability"The swimming area has a 'icky bottom' (kid term :)) The entrance / office setup is confusing."
from $35 - $65 / night
Check Availability"This place is pretty awesome if you’re looking to see a show at the nearby Comcast center."
from $42 - $58 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Cute quiet place with a lake. Family run very friendly. They only thing I didnt love is they remodeled one set of bathrooms in the back and the front was the old set."
"Cabins and RV sites across the lake, along with beaches for swimming. Bathrooms located on P1 peninsula. Canoe rentals on-site. Lovely picnic dining area alongside covered bridge and waterfall."
from $40 - $65 / night
Check Availability"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!"
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"This site is right next to the state park that’s nearby, so it’s fairly quiet. I think we are one of the only tent campers here this weekend, seems like a lot of seasonal camping with RVs."
from $40 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Other than the bees, it was peaceful, and nobody bothered you. i would recommend lots of bee spray and a screen house, but hopefully it was an isolation situation."
"We were located in the no electric no water area and even though every site was taken, it was surprisingly more private than you'd expect."
from $17 - $27 / night
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GuideWe stayed at site 81, it was near the entrance and right on the pond! The sites were spacious, so it was easy to maneuver our 21 ft travel trailer. The camp bathrooms were across from our site, they weren’t terrible but could use a bit of cleaning!
ScoutIt was a hot one! The pool was crowded but that’s to be expected when it was 96 for three days. Clean, fun, and friendly. My son said it was the best campground so far.
GuideFort Getty campground was in an incredible location to Jamestown and with many things to do in the park itself. The tent sites are open field style and some groups can get big so be ready for that. We had tent site 6 and it was tucked back in its own little area which was an awesome surprise. Overall we had a quick stay and everyone we encountered was friendly, bathrooms are older but a short walk from tent area. The access the Jamestown and the surrounding areas and views is what makes this place totally worth it!
TravelerDue to the heat wave, I opted not to spend the night, but we did roll through and check out the area. First thing we noticed is how close and open the sites were, with a few exceptions. I attached photos of the more secluded sites I plan to choose next time. Site 49 is what I had reserved and it was large and partially secluded. The bathroom buildings are boarded up across the campground and state park with port o potties in front. I was not eager to check those out… a bucket started feeling like the safer option lol It was quiet but on the more secluded sites, there was ample road noise and you could see the road from some sites. I didn’t get a chance to look for the walkway to the park and river, but I plan to next time. The state park and river nearby was beautiful and quiet and serene with smattering Fourth of July picnics. Overall, I plan to return here when the weather is more cooperative and my car camper is better equipped :)
ScoutLong review from a long-term camper, but if you’re considering staying here, it’s worth the read so you know what you’re paying for. My husband and I have stayed here for the past three years, and this year has been, without question, the worst experience we’ve had. We prepaid for a 6-month stay, expecting a quiet, well-managed campground. Instead, we’ve dealt with inconsistency, poor communication, and management that seems focused on the wrong priorities. Before the campground was even fully open, we came to prepare our camper because there were already other campers on the property. While we were there, a woman repeatedly followed us around and watched us before finally approaching us. Rather than treating us like returning guests who have stayed here for years, we were made to feel like we didn’t belong and were questioned as if we were trespassing or trying to live here for free. Ironically, people who don’t even pay to stay here regularly park on the property to use the lake without anyone questioning them. Apparently, paying customers receive more scrutiny than people who aren’t customers at all. Because of that interaction, we were told we couldn’t return for weeks. When we were finally allowed back, our electricity hadn’t even been turned on, and we had to wait while no one seemed particularly concerned about getting it working. Then, completely out of the blue, we were told we had a past-due balance that had supposedly existed all along. At no point were we ever notified. No phone call. No email. No letter. No conversation. Yet somehow we were expected to fix a problem we didn’t even know existed. Meanwhile, the issues that actually affect paying guests continue to be ignored. On weekends and almost every holiday, large groups takes over the campground with 20+ tents, blasting music well into the night and early morning with absolutely no respect for the people who actually pay to stay here. They spread out wherever they want, take over common areas, and even park in front of occupied campsites to the point that we’ve had trouble getting into our own site. Even worse, people were plugging into our electrical service without permission, causing our camper to repeatedly short circuit. We eventually had to install a lock on our own electrical box because management did nothing to stop it after it was brought to their attention. That’s what makes this so frustrating. Management seems incredibly quick to police long-term residents over minor issues, yet has no problem looking the other way while other people take over the campground, block campsites, disturb everyone around them, use utilities they aren’t paying for, damage property, and ignore every basic campground rule. The former management understood that people who spend thousands of dollars to stay here deserve a safe, enjoyable, and well-managed campground. Rules were enforced. Problems were addressed. Paying guests mattered. Now it feels like the people causing the problems face no consequences, while the people paying to be here are the ones expected to tolerate them. I also wouldn’t recommend this campground for families. The“playground” looks like it hasn’t been properly maintained in a very long time and honestly looks like it could earn a child a tetanus shot instead of a fun afternoon. The basketball hoop has been broken, and the laundry area is tucked behind some of the dirtiest bathrooms on the property, surrounded by overgrown grass. None of it reflects the kind of campground this used to be. It’s disappointing because this campground had so much potential and used to be a place we genuinely enjoyed returning to every year. Unfortunately, poor management and a complete lack of consistency have changed that. If you are looking for a campground, there are way better options in the surrounding area with better amenities and better people.
ScoutI have 4 kids, 8 and under and they had an absolute blast. We will definitely be back.
TravelerPublished rules are can only be here for 30 days with a three week extension possible. The fact is at least half of the spaces are occupied by full time residents with one resident stating she has been here for two years. The airfield noise is excessive during the day. The airfield closes at 11 PM so at least it is not all night long. We booked a pull through and they wanted to put us in a small back in site with shared utilities. I put my foot down and was given a pull through. On a positive note, the bath house is clean and the laundry room is not over priced
TravelerWhen we arrived at our site we were instantly greeted with an angry resident. He started shooing us away as we were trying to park our camper at our site. He needed to back out and leave but we had only been there no more than 3 minutes before he popped up angrily. There are a lot of long term campers there. Very very unkept campers. Broken down, damaged, some look unlivable. Some may not like the dozens of cats everywhere, but I did. It’s fun to spot a new cat roaming around the campground. The pool is nice and clean. The playground is cute. The Arcade is not worth going to. A lot of the games were broken or empty. Bikes are NOT allowed. My 8 year old son was riding his bike and we were told he couldn’t do that at this campground. The pond/beach area is beautiful. You can try fishing in it. We didn’t catch anything. I definitely don’t suggest swimming in it. It’s not clean enough for that. Camp “store” is very minimal in what they have. Mostly little candy and some minor essentials. There is also a little restaurant attached to the camp store. I like that the sites were grass and not dirt. Or site did not have sewer. We had to go to the dump station to empty black water.
LegendWe stayed here a number of years ago when it was Milleville Ponds Campground and what an improvement! The park is really clean, well mowed, well-packed gravel roads and camping pads. No problem for big-rigs. There are some seasonals but their sites were tidy. About half the campsites are in the woods and half in the open. There are some deluxe sites with paved patios and nicer fire pits but they are really close together and no shade. We really liked our site (#400) which was gravel, long and level. (We would choose 401 if we came back.) The patio had nice grass which our dog loved. The utilities were well-placed and the electric legs were good at 124 volts. I called to see if there was cable tv because there was a connection on our post and was told that some sites had cable. But, when I hooked it up, we didn’t get any channels; however, we got about 60 over-the-air tv channels. Great wifi. Not much for amenities, just a pavilion and playground. There is a public dog park just outside the park that is really big and you can walk a ¼ mile to a hiking trail. There are three airstreams and a 3-bedroom house for rent. The bath house is centrally located. Unfortunately, they are not super close to the tent sites and there is no path through campsites so you either have to walk around or cut through someone’s site. It took us anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes to get downtown (depending on traffic). There are few restaurants nearby and a grocery less than ten minutes away. Overall, we liked how clean and well-kept the park was and enjoyed our site. We stayed eight nights with the average nightly cost at $81and would come back if in the area.
Campgrounds surrounding Manville, Rhode Island operate within specific seasonal windows, with most facilities open from mid-April through October. The terrain features gentle rolling woodland with elevations ranging from 200-400 feet above sea level. Weather conditions remain moderate throughout the camping season, with average summer temperatures between 70-85°F during the day and 55-65°F overnight, creating comfortable tent camping conditions.
Disc golf courses: West Thompson Lake Campground features multiple hiking trails and an on-site disc golf course. "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," notes Jason L.
Kayaking and canoeing: West Thompson Lake Campground provides access to the lake and adjoining river. According to Cynthia K., "Take a long paddle up the river and you'll be escorted by hundreds of bluebirds and cedar waxwings. Fishing here is all catch and release." The lake allows non-motorized watercraft but prohibits swimming.
Fishing opportunities: George Washington State Campground offers fishing directly from the park. Nick S. states, "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." The campground features multiple ponds and streams stocked seasonally.
Hiking trail networks: Sutton Falls Camping Area provides easy access to nearby Purgatory Chasm State Reservation. A camper notes, "About 5 min from great hiking at purgatory chasm." These unique geological formations offer moderate to challenging hiking options with unique rock formations not found elsewhere in the region.
Site privacy levels: Many campers appreciate the variable site layouts and privacy options. At George Washington State Campground, Nick P. mentions, "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice." For more seclusion, explore the designated tent-only areas (T1-T5) or the remote hike-in sites (A1-A7).
Clean facilities: Normandy Farms Campground maintains exceptional standards. Matt T. notes it has "Bathrooms are best of any campground." Similarly, at West Thompson Lake, campers report "bathrooms/showers basketball court, playground and ampitheatre to keep the kids busy."
Water features: Holiday Acres Campground offers waterfront access with boat rentals. Jason E. reports, "It was field-style camping, which I don't mind at all. Nice easy in and out of sites, lots of activities on the weekend, and nice area overall." The campground provides canoe and kayak rentals at reasonable rates.
Seasonal activities: Campgrounds in the region organize themed weekend events. Liz W. shared about Normandy Farms: "We stayed here for a few nights when they celebrated Halloween. It is super easy to get around. They had tons of festive activities."
Off-season rate differences: Circle Campground Farm Campground offers significantly reduced rates during shoulder seasons. Pat noted during a late April stay: "Late April so there weren't too many campers in the park. Bathrooms were clean. Staff in the office were friendly and helpful."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially for holiday weekends and summer dates. Weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day typically fill 1-2 months in advance, while weekdays often have availability even on shorter notice.
Cost variations: Non-resident campers face higher fees at state parks. At George Washington State Campground, Michelle H. points out: "No hook-ups yet it cost $36 for out of state residents plus the fees which put it up to $44." Most private campgrounds maintain consistent pricing regardless of residency.
Gate restrictions: Some facilities limit nighttime access. At West Thompson Lake Campground, Cameron F. mentions their "only complaint is that they close the gate to enter at 9pm." Plan accordingly if you expect late arrivals or departures.
Pool amenities: For families seeking swimming options, Normandy Farms Campground excels. Douglas L. shares, "Great spot, clean, fun and easy access. So many of our camping friends love this place so we figured we'd try it - outstanding." The campground features multiple swimming pools including indoor options for rainy days.
Playground facilities: Massasoit State Park Campground offers recently renovated play areas. Craig G. notes, "Just reopened this summer and they did a great job on everything. Nice sites, great playground for the kids." The playground equipment suits children ages 5-12.
Beach access: Sutton Falls provides pond swimming options. A visitor mentions, "Cute quiet place with a lake. Family run very friendly." The swimming areas feature gradual entry points suitable for younger children, though no lifeguards are present.
Site selection for families: When booking at Bowdish Lake Camping Area, Taylor B. suggests: "This is a nice family campground. We're at site Red 24 and it's very secluded and flat. This site is right next to the state park that's nearby, so it's fairly quiet."
Leveling requirements: When staying at Circle Campground Farm Campground, Rick C. advises: "I was on site 87 and was able to level on the first try. The campground is a little tight with a big rig (40' motorhome pulling a vehicle on a dolly). The sites are a decent size and consist mainly of gravel and grass."
Cell service considerations: Coverage varies significantly across campgrounds. Sean notes about Sutton Falls: "Only problem was the cell signal. My wife works remotely and needs to be connected. Without our antenna we we only had 1 bar of both Verizon and AT&T. No signal at all on T-Mobile/Sprint."
Electrical reliability: Check electrical connections before setup. Bruce Y. encountered issues at Holiday Acres: "Their corroded 30 amp power melted the connections on both my cords and blew out my power awning." Consider using a surge protector when connecting to campground power.
Site spacing: For larger RVs, Stateline Campresort & Cabins offers suitable options. Tony O. shares: "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."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Manville, RI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Manville, RI is Normandy Farms Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 40 reviews.
What parks are near Manville, RI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Manville, RI that allow camping, notably West Hill Dam and Buffumville Lake.
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