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Best Tent Sites Near Portsmouth, RI (8)

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    1.

    East Beach State Beach

    2 Reviews
    4 Photos
    73 Saves
    Charlestown, Rhode Island

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed

    $55 - $65 / night

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    Ponkapoag Camp

    6 Reviews
    28 Photos
    137 Saves
    Randolph, Massachusetts

    AMC Ponkapoag Camp is located on the east shore of Ponakpoag Pond at the end of a gravel road. Access is granted through a locked gate directly across the street from the Canton Equestrian Center. Call the manager for the gate combination. Please be considerate of hikers and equestrian traffic on the access road.

    20 cabins (sleep two to seven). Two tent sites. Bunks with mattresses (no linens provided). Wood stove (firewood is available for purchase, or may be gathered). No running water. No electricity in cabins. The main lodge is lighted during the evenings (summer only). Outhouses.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $20 - $65 / night

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      East Beach State Campground

      1 Review
      5 Saves
      Charlestown, Rhode Island

      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

      • Pets
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • WiFi

      $28 / night

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      Sandy Neck Beach Park Primitive Campsites

      4 Reviews
      20 Photos
      247 Saves
      West Barnstable, Massachusetts

      Welcome to Sandy Neck Beach Park. Thousands of years have allowed this barrier beach to develop into 4,700 acres of dunes, maritime forests, and marshes. It is a living museum, exhibiting dynamic landscapes rich with ecological activity and recreational opportunities. Each year thousands of visitors are attracted to Sandy Neck to soak up the sunshine, swim, and beach comb as they witness the power of the ocean. While extremely satisfying, these activities represent a fraction of the possibilities for any visitor seeking to enjoy a quality outdoor experience.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Market

      $20 / night

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        Ginny B Camp Grounds

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        2 Saves
        Foster Center, Rhode Island

        Swimming Small fry fishing 2 Recreation halls Fireplace & picnic table on each site State tested water Camp store Ice & wood available 8 Modern restrooms with free hot showers Coin operated laundry Pets on leashes are welcome Horseshoe courts Volleyball court Basketball court 2 Softball diamonds Lending library 200 sites with water & electricity Sewer sites available Playground 2 Dumping stations Adjacent to public golf course

        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Trash
        • Picnic Table
        • Firewood Available
        • WiFi

        $46 - $50 / night


      Recent Tent Reviews In Portsmouth

      594 Reviews of 8 Portsmouth Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Park
        September 4, 2024

        Strawberry Park

        Updates

        Updates 

        Note that some of the photos submitted to this site were taken in areas that were NOT IN the Park. Also the Park is NOT under new ownership.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
        August 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Stateline Campresort & Cabins
        August 18, 2024

        Stateline Campresort & Cabins

        Clean and easy

        Very clean campground with a big pool and pond to fish at. There always easy to make accommodations and it’s always a good time with the family there

      • Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park Campground
        August 17, 2024

        Wompatuck State Park Campground

        Everything you NEED

        This spot does have everything you need. It is very remote and a lot of distance between campsites. Lots of trees. The bathroom amenities work but not the cleanest. There isn’t much to the RV sites but an electric plug. Like I said what you need, but not want you might want.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres
        August 13, 2024

        Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres

        Poor staff and management

        We were treated very poorly by staff and management. We here humiliated in front of our family members and the public. We were made broken promises and called liars by staff and management and then intimidated to leave the premises. It was a very bad experience that ruined our family vacation.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park Campground
        August 11, 2024

        Wompatuck State Park Campground

        Good (not excellent)

        PROS

        - 45 min from Boston

        - You have everything you need there: firewood, bathrooms (with shower, soap and toilet paper), a camp pit...

        - You get a map in the entrance - very helpful for hiking.

        - You can take a trail from the campsite.

        - Good sights while hiking, with good spots to have lunch or pause for water.

        CONS

        - Only one really: You don't have the feeling of being really in the woods. There is NOT a decent amount of land between each campsite. So if you have neighbors all around, you'll feel like in a village!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Mystic KOA
        August 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Pinewood Lodge Campground
        July 29, 2024

        Pinewood Lodge Campground

        Good, No- Frills Campground

        Pinewood has all of the basics covered. Great place to spend 1-3 nights under the stars. Hot showers were awesome (.25 cents per 3 minutes) and the stone fire pits were a hit. Pond was pretty dirty and you’ll be in close proximity to a shooting range and municipal airport (be wary of noise levels).

      • Camper-submitted photo from Burlingame State Park Campground
        July 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Peppertree Camping
        July 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park Campground
        July 17, 2024

        Wompatuck State Park Campground

        Small Issues

        I would probably nitpick stay at this park again. The site we had paid for was not given to us. The shower in the bathroom did not provide hot/warm water until the end of my shower, and then the water would not turn off. Also, the lady camping beside us was tent camping, and she literally smoked weed the whole time she was there. We have children, and while she was there, you couldn’t do anything outside without smelling it. Overall, not the best campground.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground
        July 15, 2024

        Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground

        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.....

      • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Getty Campground
        July 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....

      • Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Park
        July 10, 2024

        Strawberry Park

        Large campground with 3 pools, many amenities and scheduled activities

        Large campground with 3 pools, many amenities and scheduled activities

      • Camper-submitted photo from Whispering Pines Campground
        July 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Normandy Farms Campground
        July 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Canoe River Campground
        July 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Mystic KOA
        July 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

      • Camper-submitted photo from Bay View Campground
        July 2, 2024

        Bay View Campground

        Great spot on the cape

        I stayed here several times overnight in an RV for the Pan Mass Challenge. They were always very accomdiating, the facilities are clean and it’s in a great location

      • Camper-submitted photo from Charlie Brown Campground
        July 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from West Thompson Lake Campground
        June 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

      • Camper-submitted photo from Burlingame State Park Campground
        June 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.)

      • Camper-submitted photo from Wompatuck State Park Campground
        June 21, 2024

        Wompatuck State Park Campground

        Good for Mass Residents

        Wompatuck is a charming state park with numerous hidden trails known mostly to locals, making it ideal for low-traffic hiking, biking, and mushroom hunting. However, one side of the campground appears to be shut down.

        For out-of-state visitors, the cost might not be justifiable, with rates of $17-23 per night for in-state visitors and $60 for out of staters. Sites offer electric hookups only.

        I was disappointed with our assigned spot. Despite seeing several other sites that could have accommodated our rig size, K05 was the only option available when booking online. The site was small and tight, with poison ivy, water pooling during rainstorms, and limited space for our dogs.

        Additionally, both groups across from us were large families with many children, which detracted from the tranquility of our stay. I thought there was a limit to the number of people per campsite, but it appears that might not be the case.

        Lastly, be aware that alcohol and outside firewood are prohibited at this campsite.



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