Near West Greenwich, Rhode Island, camping areas sit within the hilly New England woodlands that characterize western Rhode Island. The region sees four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and cold winters, making late spring through early fall the prime camping season. Most RV parks near West Greenwich provide accommodations for varying size vehicles with particular considerations for seasonal weather patterns.
What to do
Hiking trails: Access miles of wooded paths from Newport RV Park in Portsmouth. "There is a lot to do in this area and we wanted to spend time sightseeing. Melville Ponds worked out the best for us because it was adjacent to a county park with wooded hiking trails, a large pond and an off-leash dog park," notes one visitor.
Fishing spots: Cast a line at one of several ponds within a 20-minute drive of local campgrounds. "Great for the family. Their is a nice pond to go fishing at as well. About an 20 min drive to local beaches," according to a Newport RV Park camper.
Beach access: Reach coastal areas within 30 minutes from most West Greenwich area RV parks. When staying at Meadowlark RV Park, visitors mention "This camp was not our favorite but it was close to Newport and the beach."
What campers like
Historical attractions: Newport's mansions and maritime sites are accessible from multiple RV parks. "You can tour 70-room mansions, visit the beach, brush up on tennis history at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, watch boats cruise in and out of a beautiful harbor," explains a Newport RV Park reviewer.
Dog-friendly facilities: Many campgrounds offer designated pet areas. "We got a great pull through full hookup with a 5 minute walk to a huge dog park. There are also a bunch of beautiful trails right from the park," shares a camper at Newport RV Park.
Clean facilities: Aces High RV Park in nearby East Lyme, Connecticut maintains well-kept grounds. "Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. Fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups," notes a visitor.
What you should know
Site spacing: Many RV parks have tight configurations, particularly during peak season. A reviewer at Ashaway RV Resort notes it's a "Standard crabgrass parking lot with drunks driving around on golf carts and RV's stacked on top of each other."
Seasonal variations: Availability and pricing change significantly throughout the year. "The park is open from April 15th to November 15th. Prices vary depending on the season, if you have a weekly/monthly rate, and the type of hook-ups you want," explains a Newport RV Park camper.
Limited shower facilities: Some parks lack full bathroom amenities. A Meadowlark RV Park visitor reports: "This is a very crowded mobile home park that has a few motorhome/RV sites. No amenities such as shower or toilets. They do accept and honor Good Sam and Military for a 10% discount."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Look for campgrounds with children's recreation areas. At Sun Outdoors Mystic, "The kids areas looked great. The mini golf course was actually really nice and not the run-down homemade ones that you usually see at campgrounds. They had an arcade, theater area."
Swimming options: Pools provide on-site water recreation. "My kids enjoyed playing tennis & swimming in the pool at the campground - there is also mini-golf, but we didn't get the chance to play," mentions an Ashaway RV Park visitor.
Location convenience: Choose campgrounds near attractions to minimize travel time with children. "Convenient to Cliff Walk, Historic Newport, US Navy Base," notes a Meadowlark RV Park camper.
Tips from RVers
Power stability: During peak periods, electrical service can be inconsistent. "If you're tent camping, the bathrooms are very inconvenient," notes a Newport RV Park visitor.
Pull-through availability: Countryside RV Park in nearby Griswold, Connecticut offers accessible sites. "Beautiful, family owned & run, quiet, large sites. Close to I-395," explains a reviewer about this RV park option.
Military camping options: Carr Point Recreation Facility offers service member access. "Nice, well separated sites. Only 6 sites with Electric and Water. No Dump or Shower/restrooms. 2 clean porta poddies on site. Dump station located at Newport RV Park 5 minutes up the road for $20 charge," reports a military camper.