Cabin camping options near West Kingston, Rhode Island range from primitive structures to fully-equipped units with modern conveniences. The area sits within Washington County, approximately 30 miles southwest of Providence, with an elevation around 200 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures average between 70-85°F, making it an ideal season for outdoor accommodation.
What to do
Fishing at the pond: Nature's Campsites offers decent fishing opportunities with newly renovated facilities nearby. One visitor noted, "Fishing was decent," while enjoying the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this campground.
Tennis and swimming: Ashaway RV Resort provides recreational amenities within the campground. A camper shared, "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."
Kayaking and river exploration: Hopeville Pond State Park Campground offers excellent water activities. A visitor explained, "From here, we paddled south to the end of the pond and up the Pachaug River, eventually reaching the dam at Pachaug Pond. It's an 8 mile paddle with some tricky spots to navigate, but very pretty!"
Beach access: The region provides easy access to coastal areas. A camper at Ashaway RV Resort mentioned, "It is a quick drive to the beach, we loved Westerly & Misquamicut Beaches. Lots to do in the area and stores if needed."
What campers like
Wooded privacy: Nature's Campsites offers shaded sites in natural settings. As one camper described, "Typically it's very peaceful, you can have a nice fire and some drinks, or even party if you'd like and not usually hassled too much, lots of shaded woody sites."
Family-friendly environments: Several cabin locations focus on activities for all ages. A visitor to Burlingame State Park Campground noted, "This is a great family campground. Lots to do and it is massive! You can bike for ever and go to the lake! Camp store literally has anything you would need."
Waterfront sites: Some locations offer direct water access. A camper at Hopeville Pond highlighted their canoe sites: "These are tent only. You park and walk about 100 yards to the site. Sites CN02, CN03 and CN04 have direct waterfront on the pond. You can launch kayaks, paddle boards, etc right from the site!"
Clean facilities: Strawberry Park maintains well-kept amenities. A recent visitor stated, "Easy check in right at front gate, Didn't even have to get out of the truck. Was handed map and daily activity list. Lots of things for kids to do."
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Campgrounds in the region have different site layouts. At Nature's Campsites, a visitor observed, "The sites are surprisingly close to each other offering little privacy. I'd say they're 10'-15' apart at most."
Weather preparedness: Rain can create challenges at some locations. A camper at Burlingame State Park Campground advised, "Make sure you set up your tent in preparedness for rain!"
Peak season crowding: Many facilities become busy during summer months. A reviewer warned, "Bathrooms are usually always busy, and are pretty dirty from people coming back from the beach. SAND EVERYWHERE!"
Noise levels: Campground atmosphere varies by location and timing. One camper cautioned about Hopeville Pond: "Beautiful forest, but campground affords very little privacy between sites. RVs mixed with tents and noisy generators running all day and night."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Whispering Pines Campground offers water features popular with children. A visitor shared, "The pool, splash pad, live music and activities for the kids were great!"
Site selection: Choose locations based on accessibility to amenities. At Burlingame, a camper advised, "If you want a good visit do not stay down by the lake!!!"
Transportation options: Bring bikes for larger campgrounds. One reviewer noted about Burlingame, "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."
Swimming options: Several locations offer water recreation. A visitor to Hopeville Pond mentioned, "The campground is clean and well maintained. There are many trails for hiking and a beach for swimming. There is a boat launch too."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Be prepared for varying terrain. A camper at Mystic KOA observed, "Some sites towards the front of the park are very close together and unlevel. If you want to be up near the action– pool, bar car, and other activities– get a site in the front section."
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary by campground. At Whispering Pines, a visitor shared, "Our site we picked back in January was GREAT! Caters more to the seasonal campers than transients but still a good experience."
Campground navigation: Some locations have challenging layouts. A camper at Burlingame noted, "There are in-camp roads, so big you can get lost(sorta), store was good, credit card purchases pay an additional 4% at store, water spigots were not in abundance but were available in each camp."
Dump station access: Plan ahead for sanitation needs. One RVer at Burlingame mentioned, "There are two dumping spots each with two dumps, I would definitely go back."
