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The northeastern corner of Rhode Island surrounding Woonsocket features a mix of family-oriented campgrounds and state-managed recreation areas within a 30-mile radius. George Washington State Campground, located near Chepachet about 20 miles west of Woonsocket, offers lake access and full hookup sites for RVs while still accommodating tent campers. Normandy Farms Campground in Foxborough, Massachusetts, approximately 15 miles northeast of Woonsocket, provides resort-style camping with 400 sites open from April through November. Most campgrounds in the area cater to both tent and RV camping, with several offering cabin rentals and glamping options. The region's camping landscape spans three states, with options extending into nearby Connecticut and Massachusetts, making it a convenient base for exploring southern New England.
Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping availability, with most facilities operating from mid-April through October. Rhode Island state parks often charge higher fees for out-of-state visitors compared to residents. As one camper noted about George Washington State Campground, "If you're not a Rhode Island resident, the fee for most sites is $36/night." Site leveling can be challenging at many campgrounds in the area. A reviewer at Burlingame State Park observed, "I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks." Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, with most campgrounds reporting 3-4 bars of coverage.
Waterfront sites at lakes and ponds represent the most sought-after camping locations in the Woonsocket area. Many campgrounds feature water access for fishing, kayaking, and swimming during summer months. Family-friendly amenities are common, with several private campgrounds offering pools, playgrounds, and organized activities. A visitor to Wawaloam Campground described it as "kid heaven. Families laughing and enjoying themselves. Besides the pool they have a splash pad, a water slide, mini golf, a nice pond for fishing." Road noise can be an issue at some locations closer to highways. Privacy between sites varies considerably, with state park campgrounds generally offering more separation than private facilities. Most campgrounds provide standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to bathhouses, though quality and cleanliness vary by location.
"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
Check Availability"So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first: This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814."
"The campground was safe, nicely laid out so we could have a series of sites next to one another. Biking was a blast for the kids along with trail hike around pond, beach, and fishing."
from $18 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Im guessing these sites will be considered "close" to "moderately close" by other site standards but it housed my 24ft trailer, truck, and my family just fine. Roads are a little narrow which made"
"Everything you need 100% Everything clean 100% EASY Access to all attractions 100% We did Boston (caught the train), Salem, mystic seaport, Sturbridge village, plymouth rock, the Mayflower ship, and plymouth"
from $45 - $75 / night
Check Availability"The swimming area has a 'icky bottom' (kid term :)) The entrance / office setup is confusing."
from $35 - $65 / night
Check Availability"This place is pretty awesome if you’re looking to see a show at the nearby Comcast center."
from $42 - $58 / night
Check Availability"The manager came up and they assigned me to a site next to the frog pond, but with our little kids I was t too keen on staying literally on the pond."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Cute quiet place with a lake. Family run very friendly. They only thing I didnt love is they remodeled one set of bathrooms in the back and the front was the old set."
"Cabins and RV sites across the lake, along with beaches for swimming. Bathrooms located on P1 peninsula. Canoe rentals on-site. Lovely picnic dining area alongside covered bridge and waterfall."
from $40 - $65 / night
Check Availability"They have bathrooms and showers close by that (if I remember correctly/things haven’t changed too much in the past couple of years) were in relatively decent shape compared to others I’ve been in at campgrounds"
"centrally located bathrooms/showers basketball court, playground and ampitheatre to keep the kids busy. hiking trails galore, disk golf, and swimming nearby. so fun!"
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"This site is right next to the state park that’s nearby, so it’s fairly quiet. I think we are one of the only tent campers here this weekend, seems like a lot of seasonal camping with RVs."
from $40 - $200 / night
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GuideWe stayed at site 81, it was near the entrance and right on the pond! The sites were spacious, so it was easy to maneuver our 21 ft travel trailer. The camp bathrooms were across from our site, they weren’t terrible but could use a bit of cleaning!
ScoutIt was a hot one! The pool was crowded but that’s to be expected when it was 96 for three days. Clean, fun, and friendly. My son said it was the best campground so far.
GuideFort 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!
TravelerDue 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 :)
ScoutI have 4 kids, 8 and under and they had an absolute blast. We will definitely be back.
TravelerPublished rules are can only be here for 30 days with a three week extension possible. The fact is at least half of the spaces are occupied by full time residents with one resident stating she has been here for two years. The airfield noise is excessive during the day. The airfield closes at 11 PM so at least it is not all night long. We booked a pull through and they wanted to put us in a small back in site with shared utilities. I put my foot down and was given a pull through. On a positive note, the bath house is clean and the laundry room is not over priced
TravelerWhen 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.
LegendWe 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.
TravelerLet me save you from making a grave mistake. The campground was quiet. That's the best thing I can say about Gibson Hill after spending a week there. Totally unkempt and in disarray. The roads are a rocky, dusty rutted mess. The campsites while some newly graveled, not well I might add, are not level. The electric at my site kept tripping off. I finally discovered, with no help from the non-existent management, that the service disconnect breaker was bad. Luckily I had an extra 30A cord and was able to plug into the unoccupied adjacent site. How this abomination has any 5 star reviews is above my pay grade. During the week we were here we never saw a camp representative. We were not welcomed by anyone affiliated with the campground and I never saw anyone on duty in the office. The is NO weekly entertainment. There is NO weekly bonfire. THERE IS NO POOL. Our site had no picnic table and no fire ring and had areas dotted with clumps of gray fur. Obviously noone had inspected our site for cleanliness prior to our arrival. Our first visitor was a 4' rat snake. There was debris strewn all over the grounds. There was one trash container. Unlined and uncovered. No dog poop bags or signs regarding poop pickup. There was a lot of demolition but no new construction ongoing. The“pool” is a 4’ deep square under construction and far from being completed. The“resort” signage was a joke. It took me 3 tries to find my way out of the campground. The entrance sign is installed parallel to the road rather than perpendicular to it for visibility. The number of decrepit or abandoned trailers on site was unbelievable. We were never told if the campground was under new management and/or under going refurbishment. In any event it was missing the mark. Unfortunately we paid for a week in advance so we were stuck here. NEVER AGAIN. I’m leaving this truthful review so no other potential campers are duped into staying here. Definitely an absentee owner who doesn't have a clue. Really too bad because the location and grounds have enormous potential. I will let Happy Grounds and RV LIFE know of my great disappointment and suspect reviews. By the way, to the reviewer who said they enjoyed the pool. THERE IS NO POOL. There is NO on-site management.
Camping spots near Woonsocket, Rhode Island offer varied terrain throughout western Rhode Island and extending into neighboring Massachusetts and Connecticut. The area's elevation ranges from 200 to 600 feet above sea level, creating distinct microclimates across campgrounds. Summer night temperatures typically drop to the mid-60s even when daytime temperatures reach the high 80s, making for comfortable sleeping conditions in tents.
Disc golf courses: West Thompson Lake Campground in Connecticut features an on-site disc golf course with multiple wooded trails. "Came for the boat races, very relaxing weekend," notes Theresa H., who enjoyed the facilities while attending water sports events at the lake.
Kayaking on multiple waterways: Sutton Falls Camping Area provides pond access with boat rentals. "Kids had a blast with the boat rentals and fishing," explains one visitor who spent a week at the campground. The area is "about 5 min from great hiking at purgatory chasm."
Swimming options: Many campgrounds offer swimming facilities, though water quality varies by location. At Circle Campground Farm, "the grounds were well maintained. The swimming area has a 'icky bottom' (kid term :))," according to Michael K., highlighting that children may find some natural swimming areas less appealing than pools.
Large private sites: At George Washington State Campground, sites provide good separation. "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins)," shares Nick P., noting the pay-for-use shower system.
Seasonal activities: Normandy Farms Campground hosts special events throughout their operating season. "We stayed here for a few nights when they celebrated Halloween 🎃. It is super easy to get around. They had tons of festive activities," explains Liz W., describing the campground's themed weekends that extend into fall.
Proximity to attractions: The region serves as a convenient base for exploring New England destinations. At Normandy Farms, one visitor notes they're "just five miles from Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots) and Patriot Place (a hub for shopping and dining). About a mile from the campground is Foxboro State Park where you will find 20+ miles of hiking trails."
Gate access restrictions: Some campgrounds limit entry after certain hours. At West Thompson Lake Campground, a camper noted that "the only complaint is that they close the gate to enter at 9pm," which can impact late arrivals or those planning evening activities away from camp.
Seasonal camper presence: Holiday Acres Campground and several others in the area have a high percentage of seasonal campers. "It appeared to be mostly seasonal/long term campers and people that had developed good relationships with their neighbors," observes Michael K., indicating fewer transient camping spots may be available during peak season.
Price variations: Costs can differ significantly between campgrounds. At Bowdish Lake Camping Area, sites may have unexpected fees: "They then charged us an additional $75.00 for our truck... an additional $50.00 for having our own kayak... an additional $50.00 for a small dog, $100.00 for large dogs."
Activity options: Canoe River Campground offers multiple family amenities. "Lots of things for the kids. I would have to say the only things on the negative side was the water was too low to fish/way too many turtles," notes Lynn F., who returned to the campground with her own children after camping there 25 years ago.
Noise levels: Some campgrounds are quieter than others. Stateline Campresort & Cabins offers "wooded and open sites some overlook a large pond. Boat rentals, pool, game room available," according to Tony O., providing multiple activity options for families seeking either lively atmospheres or more peaceful settings.
Site selection strategy: At Holiday Acres Campground, "most of the campsites seem to have an open area in the middle between them that allows for maneuvering and socializing," which can be ideal for family groups camping together who want connected spaces.
Electrical considerations: Several campgrounds have reported electrical issues. At Holiday Acres, one camper warns: "Be very careful when you hook into their power, make sure you have a surge protector!!! We learned the hard way... Their corroded 30 amp power melted the connections on both my cords and blew out my power awning."
Site leveling: Many camping areas near Woonsocket require leveling equipment. At Circle Campground Farm, a camper noted: "I was on site 87 and was able to level on the first try. The campground is a little tight with a big rig (40' motorhome pulling a vehicle on a dolly). The sites are a decent size and consist mainly of gravel and grass."
Arrival logistics: Some campgrounds have confusing check-in procedures. At Holiday Acres, "the entrance/office setup is confusing. If you come in from the West you'll see an entrance, if you pull in you'll then be able to see signs that tell you to go another 1/4 mile to the office to check in. This area doesn't have enough room to make a u-turn unless your rig is pretty small."
Frequently Asked Questions
What tent camping facilities are available around Woonsocket?
George Washington State Campground near Chepachet is one of the better tent camping options in the Woonsocket area, located by Bowdish Lake. It's been highlighted as superior to other Rhode Island campgrounds for tent campers according to camping guides. Another good option is Bowdish Lake Camping Area, which provides drive-in access with water and toilet facilities. Both offer a more rustic experience in wooded settings, though non-resident fees can be higher. These campgrounds typically provide basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to water sources.
Are there any state park camping options near Woonsocket?
Within driving distance from Woonsocket, Rhode Island offers several state park camping options. Burlingame State Park Campground is the largest with over 700 campsites spread across 3,100 acres, providing good privacy at many sites. The park offers reasonable rates for state residents (higher for non-residents) with no hookups but dump stations available. Further south, Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground offers water/electric sites near the ocean, though out-of-state campers should note the higher fees. Both parks feature flush toilets and varying levels of amenities, with bathroom facility upgrades planned at Burlingame.
What are the best campgrounds near Woonsocket, RI?
Within driving distance of Woonsocket, Holiday Acres Campground in nearby Glocester offers a convenient option with water access and facilities suitable for RVs. For those willing to travel a bit farther, Wawaloam Campground provides an excellent family-friendly environment with amenities like a swimming pool and splash pad in a rural wooded setting. Both locations offer reservable sites and modern facilities. Other solid options within reasonable driving distance include Whispering Pines Campground and Stateline Campresort & Cabins just over the Connecticut border, both offering various amenities for different camping styles.
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