Fort Getty Campground, near Jamestown, Rhode Island, is a scenic spot that offers a unique camping experience right by the water. With tent and RV sites available, it’s a popular choice for those looking to soak up the sun and enjoy the beach vibes.

The campground is known for its stunning views of Mackerel Cove, making it a fantastic place for swimming and relaxing by the shore. Visitors have praised the location, with one camper calling it “heaven on earth” for its beautiful surroundings and access to the ocean. While the facilities are basic, including clean bathrooms and picnic tables, the real draw here is the natural beauty and the chance to unwind outdoors.

If you’re planning to visit, be aware that the campground can get lively, especially during peak season. Some campers have noted that larger groups can create a party atmosphere, so if you’re after peace and quiet, it might be worth checking the crowd levels before you book. However, for those who enjoy a more social camping experience, Fort Getty can be a great place to meet fellow adventurers.

With its pet-friendly policies and nearby private beaches, it’s a solid choice for families and groups looking to enjoy a summer getaway. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Fort Getty Campground offers a laid-back atmosphere and beautiful coastal scenery that’s hard to beat.

Fort Getty Park & Campground offers seasonal and transient RV campsites. Transient RV campsites are $50/night with a 2-week minimum stay. For more info contact the Jamestown Parks & Recreation office at 401-423-7260.

Fort Getty Campground

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Loud music, bright lights until 3am. Zero enforcement of 10pm curfew in sites 16 and above. Complaints to guard only got softer music. Their lights lit up our tent.

Very loud

great location in Narragansett bay but both times we've camped here, there have been big party groups who kept us all up talking really really loudly and making noise till past 2 am. they would quiet down then someone would start making noise and sleep for the night was a pipe dream crossing off the go list despite loving the island and simplicity of the campground

austere and a bit noisy - beautiful setting 

Great state 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. 

Worst part is you can’t bring your car on the site. Do not understand this, especially since it was over 95° and we have dogs that need AC, one if which is 14. We did sneak the car up by asking an RV camper to use his land because they block off the entrance with giant tree trunks. 

More good stuff, the private pet friendly beaches were great! Small but perfect to relax.  No problems with the pets at all and old but clean bathrooms. 

Tent campers 

Loud campers in large groups.

Rules regarding quiet hours, no generators, number of tents per site and late arrival and setups were not enforced. 

People next to us crammed 8 tents on 3 sites. I counted a group of at least 20. 

There is no privacy, people were constantly walking through our site and stepping over our tent guy lines.

People partied until 2:00am and woke up at 5:30am shining headlights and idling cars. 

Bathrooms were dirty, sites boundaries not marked and crammed together. No shade.

Beautiful location, rangers were nice. 

RV folks were surly, seemed like a lot of them stay there for the entire season. One said hi, the rest stared when we drove by. 

We booked and paid for two nights and left first thing after just one night. 

No shade no rule enforcement. Great place for a big group to party if that’s what you want.

Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, &amp; beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming.  Such a lovely vantage point with your tent location from the top of FORT GETTY.
 Who knew??? Mackerel Cove is awesome....beach, beach, beach....
Bathrooms are ok. 
Such a hidden gem on the wonderful island of Jamestown!!!! Bring your tent....

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