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Campgrounds near Slocum, Rhode Island range from large state-run facilities to private family campgrounds, covering tent camping, RV hookups, and rustic cabins within a short drive. Burlingame State Park Campground in Charlestown stands as one of the largest facilities in the state with over 700 sites across 3,100 acres, offering tent camping, RV sites, and rustic cabins along a pond. Fishermen's Memorial State Park in Narragansett provides 182 sites with ocean proximity and full hookups for RVs. Within a 30-minute drive, campers can access Whispering Pines Campground in Hope Valley and Wawaloam Campground in Richmond, both offering family-friendly amenities including swimming pools and recreational facilities. Charlestown Breachway State Park Campground provides a unique waterfront experience for self-contained RVs, while Newport RV Park offers convenient access to coastal attractions.
Camping in this region operates primarily from April through October, with most facilities closing during winter months. Reservations are essential during summer weekends when coastal campgrounds reach capacity quickly. Rhode Island state parks maintain a significant price differential between residents and non-residents, with out-of-state visitors often paying double the camping fees. According to one camper at Fishermen's Memorial, "A water/electric site for an out-of-state camper was $45 per night! The sites with the best views are full hookups and rates for out-of-state campers are significantly more than for residents." Site terrain varies considerably throughout the region, with many campgrounds featuring uneven ground. As one Burlingame visitor noted, "I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, bring good mattresses to protect you from roots and rocks."
Many campgrounds in the area serve as convenient bases for exploring Rhode Island's coastal attractions. Campers frequently mention the strategic locations for visiting Newport's mansions, Block Island ferries, and beaches. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, with most campgrounds reporting 3-4 bars of coverage. Privacy between sites varies significantly by location and specific site number. At Burlingame, "Most sites have some degree of visual separation from neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts." Water access represents a major draw, with pond beaches, boat launches, and fishing opportunities available at several campgrounds. Road noise affects some locations, particularly those near highways or main roads. Bathroom facilities range from basic composting toilets at primitive sites to modern shower houses with coin-operated showers at larger establishments.
Best Campgrounds near Slocum (131)
1. 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 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. 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 Availability4. 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 Availability5. Mystic KOA
"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."
6. 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."
7. Whispering Pines Campground
"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."
from $60 - $80 / night
Check Availability8. Wordens Pond Family Campground
from $60 / night
Check Availability9. Charlestown Breachway State Park Campground
"It is nothing more than a parking lot with no hookups and only composting toilets available, but you get access to Block Island Sound and all that it offers. Sites 58-75 are waterfront."
"We were able to secure a spot at Charlestown Breachway in Charlestown, Rhode Island during peak season, July 17-19.. Due to Covid-19, Charlestown was forced to reduce capacity to 50 percent."
from $18 / night
Check Availability10. The Preserve Club and Residences
Drive Time
- 25 min from Providence, RI
- 46 min from Norwich, CT
- 1 hr 1 min from Worcester, MA
- 1 hr 7 min from Boston, MA
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Recent Reviews near Slocum, RI
766 Reviews of 131 Slocum Campgrounds
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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 :)
- 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.
Nancy W.
LegendNewport RV Park
Clean sites, good location.
We 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.
Guide to Slocum
Camping options near Slocum, Rhode Island range from rustic tent sites to developed campgrounds with full amenities. The area features heavily wooded sites in some locations while others offer open grassy areas with pond or coastal views. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with peak crowds from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
What to do
Beach access: Campers at Charlestown Breachway State Park Campground enjoy direct beach access within walking distance. "You can't really beat the price and location combo of Charlestown breachway. There are no hookups or even a dump station, but your site may overlook the channel and is only a very short walk away from the beach," notes Laura L.
Water activities: The pond at Burlingame State Park Campground provides swimming, fishing and boating options. "Lovely location - it's in the middle of the woods, has a pond, has pond swimming. It's just minutes to the ocean by car. Hiking and biking for miles," shares Jessica A.
Family recreation: Many campgrounds feature organized activities and recreational facilities. At Wawaloam Campground, families find "a 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," according to Greg S.
What campers like
Natural settings: Despite the density of sites, many campers appreciate the wooded environments. At Burlingame, one camper notes, "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."
Access to tourist attractions: Melville Ponds Campground provides convenient access to regional attractions. "This is the perfect place to stay if your visiting Newport, RI. We had a great time at this small campground, very clean and nice staff. Not many amenities but we where there for the beaches and mansions," reports Allan.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and shower facilities. At Mystic KOA, campers find "the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen at a campground," according to Kay B.
What you should know
Site conditions: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain requiring preparation. At Burlingame, Andrew P. observed, "Hundreds of sites, some level some not, some dirt sites, some grassy, some with a ton of shade, some out in the open... yes this place is so big there are different camps within the park."
Noise levels: Several campgrounds experience noise issues, particularly during peak season. At Fort Getty Campground, campers report challenges with "loud music, bright lights until 3am. Zero enforcement of 10pm curfew in sites 16 and above," according to Andrea D.
Generator restrictions: For campgrounds without electrical hookups, generator hours are strictly limited. At Charlestown Breachway, "the campground only allows generators to be run from 0800-2000. Even though it was in the high 80's, we barely ran the generator during the day. There was such a nice breeze."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Swimming pools provide essential recreation for children in summer. Wawaloam Campground offers "a huge clean pool and a water slide park (extra fee) and a mini golf course (extra fee). The bathrooms are very clean as are the pay showers."
Playground facilities: Many campgrounds feature playground equipment for younger children. At Whispering Pines, families enjoy "a splash pad and pool, rec hall, a cute little store with fun things for the kids, and good humor bars- which we loved since the snack bar was only open on weekends."
Organized activities: Weekend programming offers additional entertainment options. As one Whispering Pines camper discovered, "there are weekends that the camp has special things for the kids to do and dj nights, which would be a lot of fun."
Tips from RVers
Self-contained requirements: Some campgrounds have specific RV requirements. At Charlestown Breachway, you need "a self-contained RV (no pop-up/canvas; permanent toilets/water tanks)... It is nothing more than a parking lot with no hookups and only composting toilets available."
Pull-through availability: Larger rigs benefit from pull-through sites at several campgrounds. Fishermen's Memorial campers appreciate that "the pull thrus and the full hookups" make setup easier, with one noting, "We love the pull thrus and the full hookups. The campsite is always clean and there is so much to do in the area."
Leveling needs: Many RV sites require significant leveling. At Mystic KOA, "Some sites towards the front of the park are very close together and unlevel," while at Burlingame, campers report very few level sites across the extensive property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Slocum, RI?
Which is the most popular campground near Slocum, RI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Slocum, RI is Burlingame State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 51 reviews.
What parks are near Slocum, RI?
What parks are near Slocum, RI?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Slocum, RI that allow camping, notably West Hill Dam and Buffumville Lake.
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