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Camping near Prudence Island, RI
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Campgrounds near Prudence Island, Rhode Island provide a mix of coastal and wooded camping experiences within a short drive of Newport and Narragansett. Fort Getty Campground in Jamestown offers waterfront camping with boat-in, drive-in, and walk-in access for both tent and RV campers. Newport RV Park (formerly Melville Ponds Campground) in Portsmouth features 175 sites with full hookups, while Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground in Narragansett provides a combination of tent and RV sites with drive-in and walk-in options. Several campgrounds in the area feature water views, with varying levels of privacy and amenities.
Most campgrounds in the Rhode Island coastal region operate seasonally, typically from April or May through September or October. Fishermens Memorial State Park is open from April to October, while Fort Getty Campground operates from mid-May to mid-September. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months when beaches and coastal areas are most popular. Non-resident campers should be prepared for significantly higher fees at state parks compared to Rhode Island residents. Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, water, and sanitary dump stations, though amenities vary by location. According to one visitor, "The campground is in a great location for exploring the cities and beaches of Rhode Island. Call ahead to check on shade versus full sun sites if that's important."
Campers consistently mention the proximity to beaches and coastal attractions as a primary benefit of camping in this region. Newport RV Park provides convenient access to downtown Newport's historic sites and beaches, while being adjacent to a county park with hiking trails and a dog park. Fort Getty Campground offers private pet-friendly beaches that visitors appreciate, though some note the lack of privacy between sites. Burlingame State Park Campground, located further inland, provides a more wooded experience with 700 sites and 20 cabins near a pond with swimming and boating opportunities. A camper noted, "There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it." Cell phone coverage is generally good throughout the region, with most campgrounds reporting 3-4 bars of service.
Best Campgrounds near Prudence Island (123)
1. Newport RV Park
"Excellent location for exploring the cites and beaches of Rhode Island!"
"We chose this park due to its location close to downtown Newport (a mere five miles). There is a lot to do in this area and we wanted to spend time sightseeing. "
from $70 - $140 / night
Check Availability2. Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground
"Fisherman’s Memorial State Park is a large 182 site campground in Narragansett, Rhode Island."
"Lots of nearby beaches and restaurants. Campsites are simple. A patch of grass with a small bush or two, not very much shade, space or privacy."
from $18 - $28 / night
Check Availability3. Fort Getty Campground
"Perfect location for a summer / beach camp. Mostly for RVs but tent site #6 was great. Views of the ocean to wake up too and tucked away from main area."
"Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming."
4. Horseneck Beach State Reservation
"This is a great oceanfront campground located behind the dunes of Buzzards Bay."
"Horseneck Beach campground sites aren't particularly large, and are setup more for car camping and RVs than for tenting, but the site has great showers and a modern shower facility, and being able to walk"
from $22 - $28 / night
Check Availability5. Burlingame State Park Campground
"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."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability6. Carr Point Recreation Facility
"The view is nice and there's a recreation area next to the campground."
7. Wawaloam Campground
"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.
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from $50 - $75 / night
Check Availability8. Meadowlark Campground
9. Meadowlark RV Park
10. Normandy Farms Campground
"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
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Drive Time
- 39 min from Providence, RI
- 1 hr 14 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 19 min from Barnstable Town, MA
- 1 hr 28 min from Norwich, CT
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Recent Reviews near Prudence Island, RI
751 Reviews of 123 Prudence Island Campgrounds
- UUA C.Scout
Crocker's Boatyard
The fireworks-WOW
Had a wonderful 2 night stay, an added plus were the annual fireworks, a wonderful surprise. Highly recommend Crocker’s BoatYard, friendly, safe, convenient location and lovely pool as well.
- AAndrew B.Scout
Crocker's Boatyard
Beautiful and convenient
Easy to get to, great communication and lovely location. Recommended!
- BBlake N.Scout
Crocker's Boatyard
Awesome
This place is fantastic and I would definitely stay again. It is a working shipyard and marina. Excellent showers. Very nice pool and pool deck with umbrella right on the water. One mile from block island ferry.
- DDavid G.
TravelerCrocker's Boatyard
Great spot and great hosts
Crocker’s is a nice relaxing scenic place to stay in the New London area.
Walking distance to restaurants and to Fort Trumbull.
So much fun watching the boats and boating activities.
Electric and water included. There is a free dump station about a mile away (during regular business hours). *Can be found on The Dyrt.
Hosts were super friendly and had nice recommendations for places to see around town. Thank you !!!! We will definitely be visiting again. 
Kaileigh K.
GuideFort Getty Campground
Great location!
Fort 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!
- AAshley H.Traveler
Mashamoquet Brook Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Cozy Rustic Campground
Due 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 :)
Alicia V.ScoutIndianhead Resort
Worst place to RV
Long 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.
- VVictoria V.Traveler
Hide-A-Way Cove Campground
Just okay
When 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.
Guide to Prudence Island
Camping sites near Prudence Island, Rhode Island typically open in spring and close in late fall, with most requiring reservations weeks ahead for summer weekends. The island sits in Narragansett Bay, surrounded by waters that moderate temperatures and create distinct coastal camping conditions with regular sea breezes. Cell service varies across campgrounds, with stronger signals at Newport RV Park and weaker coverage in wooded areas.
What to do
Hiking trails near the water: At Burlingame State Park Campground, trails wind through forested areas leading to a pond perfect for swimming and kayaking. "You can bike for ever and go to the lake! Camp store literally has anything you would need," notes Madeline H.
Beach day trips: Horseneck Beach State Reservation offers camping within walking distance to shorelines. "Being less than an hour from Providence, RI and camping adjacent to a beach," makes it an ideal base for water activities according to Matt M. Sites along the beach provide direct beach access while inland sites have water and electric hookups.
Exploring Newport: Campers at Newport RV Park can easily access downtown Newport's historic attractions. "Downtown historic Newport is a 10-minute drive away and you are only 35 minutes from Providence," reports Nancy W., noting that campers can "tour 70-room mansions, visit the beach, brush up on tennis history at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum."
What campers like
Dog-friendly beaches: Fort Getty Campground offers pet-friendly shoreline access that campers appreciate. "The private pet friendly beaches were great! Small but perfect to relax," writes Steve T. These dedicated areas allow pets to swim and play near the water without restrictions.
Proximity to Block Island ferry: Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground puts campers close to transportation options. "Love the closeness to the ferry to block island, shops & restaurants," says Rae H. The campground sits approximately 1.5 miles from Narragansett, which one camper describes as "an adorable beach community with lots of shops and places to eat."
Large pull-through sites: Many campsites offer spacious areas for setup. "Nice level site. Big pull through. Fireplace and picnic table are in good shape," notes a camper at Fishermens Memorial. Another camper at Wawaloam Campground mentions, "The trailer on the door side is probably 50-60 feet away," highlighting the generous spacing between sites.
What you should know
Non-resident fees: Rhode Island state parks charge significantly higher rates for out-of-state visitors. "A water/electric site for an out of state camper was $45 per night!" reports Lee D. about Fishermens Memorial, adding "I'm used to paying $5 or even $10 more for being from out of state but here the fee is double or more."
Site variations: Campgrounds often have distinct sections with different amenities and views. At Fishermens Memorial, "Area One has the best views and full hookups but there is no bathhouse; Area Two also has full hookups, no view and some of the sites are decidedly not level."
Reservation requirements: Wawaloam Campground and other campgrounds near Prudence Island fill quickly during peak season. Weekends from June through August often book 2-3 months in advance, especially for waterfront or premium sites.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Wawaloam Campground offers multiple water features for children. "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," notes Greg S.
Playground access: Several campgrounds provide play areas for younger children. At Normandy Farms Campground, "They had tons of festive activities. They have an indoor and an outdoor pool. The restrooms are clean," reports Liz W., though this campground is farther from Prudence Island.
Family-friendly layout: Burlingame State Park Campground has open areas for group activities. "Spacious - even with all those sites, there's plenty of room between sites and tons of open space for kids to run around, fly a kite, play tag, hide and seek," Jessica A. observes.
Tips from RVers
Dump station access: When selecting a campground without full hookups, check dump station policies. At Carr Point Recreation Facility, "There's a dump station located at Newport RV Park 5 minutes up the road for $20 charge," reports James and Susan K.
Site leveling needs: Many Rhode Island campgrounds require leveling equipment. At Fishermens Memorial, "Area Two also has full hookups, no view and some of the sites (55-65) are decidedly not level," while at Newport RV Park, "Our site (F4) had 30 amp and water... The section that we were in was very big rig-friendly and one site that can be used as a pull-thru."
Seasonal considerations: RV camping near Prudence Island typically runs from April through October. Newport RV Park operates from April 1 to October 31, with full hookup sites available throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Prudence Island, RI?
Which is the most popular campground near Prudence Island, RI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Prudence Island, RI is Newport RV Park with a 4.4-star rating from 17 reviews.
What parks are near Prudence Island, RI?
What parks are near Prudence Island, RI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Prudence Island, RI that allow camping, notably West Hill Dam and Buffumville Lake.
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