Rhode Island is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States of America. Providence is the capital of this state. Rhode Island has the smallest area and it has the second highest population density. It is also the eighth least populous and the longest state in the American union. It has Connecticut to its west, the Atlantic Ocean to its south and Massachusetts to its north and east.
Geographically, the state has two natural regions – the eastern Rhode Island lowlands and the western Rhode Island uplands. The Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion is a part of the forests of the state. The state’s highest natural point is Jerimoth Hill which is 247m above sea level, the rest of the state is mostly flat land.
Ocean State is the nickname given to Rhode Island because of a large number of oceanfront beaches that it comprises. The Narragansett Bay is a major topographical feature of the state, with about 30 islands within the bay. It attracts visitors due to its legacy as a colony.
- Burlingame State Park Campground
This area is ideal for summer camps and offers a total of 712 campsites. It is at an elevation of 81 feet and is quite a busy location. Burlingame State Park includes the Watchaug pond, trails and wooded shores. It also boasts of a freshwater beach a 29 acre- wildlife sanctuary. It offers tent, cabin and RV accommodation for visitors. This campground may be popular with hikers and anglers due to the abundance of largemouth bass in the locale.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Biking
· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Swimming |
· Toilets
· Portable water is available · Pet-friendly environment · Fires are allowed · Showers · Picnic tables · RV sanitation |
Location Details:
1 Burlingame State Park Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
Phone: +1 401-322-8910
- Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley (Circle C Campground)
This scenic campground is known as the Last Green Valley. It spreads over an area of 695,000 acres and includes picturesque towns, villages and parks. The natural beauty and environment are promising attractions for hikers and campers. Another attraction is the Oktoberfest held by Norwich, every year. The area is both, a place of historical and cultural interest to visitors. The site is suitable for camping with family and friends.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Horseback riding
· Mini golf · Boating · Fishing · Swimming
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· Toilets
· Showers · RV sanitation · RV hookups · Picnic tables · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed · Availability of potable water |
Location Details:
21 Bailey Pond Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384, USA
Phone: +1 860-564-4534
- Fishermen’s Memorial State Park Campground
This state park campground is just a ferry ride away from Block Island and offers many more seaside enjoyment activities. The sunset point at Judith Lighthouse and the Sunday Farmer’s market are special attractions of this location. Fishermen’s Memorial State Pak is especially famous during the summers and for its mouth-watering seafood. It is a cozy and manicured ground, very close to the Atlantic salt water.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Biking
· Fishing · Hiking · Wildlife watching |
· Showers
· Toilets · Picnic tables · RV sanitation · RV hookup · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water |
Location Details:
011 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA
Phone: +1 401-789-8374
- George Washington State Park Campground
This state park is ideal for hikers and mountain bikers, with 10 miles of well-marked trails along Bowdish Lake up to Wilbur Pond. The area comprises of thick forestry and gray rock formations from the glacier are scattered all around and offer great picnic spots. It provides a natural experience in a primitive surrounding and allows visitors to cook their own food. Backpackers can choose a campsite at gravel sites or at waterfronts. This Rhode Island campground provides tent and trailer accommodation.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Biking
· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
· Pet-friendly
· Fires are allowed · Availability of potable water · Picnic tables · Toilets
|
Location Details:
2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814, USA
Phone: +1 401-568-6700
- Charlestown Breachway Campground (Burlingame State Park)
This public campground is the best option for campers who want to be closest to the beach. It offers many coastal attractions from the wild Atlantic to the south or harbored breachway to the east. To provide easy access to the water, there is also a boat ramp that visitors can use. The campground is suitable for self-contained RVs.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Biking
· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Swimming · Paddling |
· Toilets
· RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
Phone: +1 401-364-7000
- Lincoln Woods State Park
Lincoln Woods State Park is among the best campgrounds as it is one of the three Rhode Island locations that have undergone tests and known to have safe ice during winter months. It is between routes 146 and routes 123, in Blackstone Valley. This Northeastern campground offers trout fishing and a freshwater beach.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Fishing
· Hiking · Horseback riding · Swimming · Mountain biking |
· Picnic tables
· Restrooms · Showers · Free parking · Pet-friendly |
Location Details:
2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, USA
Phone: +1 401-723-7892
- Brenton Point State Park Campground
This area gives its visitors the most breathtaking view of the east coast. It is close to the ocean as the Atlantic meets the Narragansett Bay. The park is open all year round. The cool breeze from the Atlantic Ocean and the scenic view are enough to draw backpackers to this location in large numbers.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Picnicking
· Hiking · Fishing · Kite flying · Hiking · Rock climbing |
· Hiking trails
· Bathrooms · Free parking · Picnic tables |
Location Details:
Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Phone: +1 401-849-4562
- Colt State Park Campground
The park has been named after the industrialist, Samuel P. Colt. It spreads across an area of 464 acres in the township of Bristol. The state is responsible for its maintenance. It has the most spectacular shorelines along with curving drives and stone walls. It contains a historical museum and ten large playfields. Visitors must call well in advance to make reservations for cabins in this area.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Fishing
· Picnicking · Hiking · Horseback riding · Watersports · Cycling · Sightseeing · Boating · Snowmobiling |
· Chapel
· Biking path · Walking trails · Ceremonial area · Parks · Fireplace · Restroom for disabled |
Location Details:
Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
Phone: +1 401-253-7482
- Snake Den State Park Campground
Located along Route 6 in Johnston, Providence County, Snake Den State Park is a 1000 acre area that provides fun and amusement for many backpackers. The farm, foliage and wildlife of the park make for an enriching experience for visitors. The park gets its name from the canyon like fissures on the park ground.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Sightseeing
· Outdoor recreational activities · Libations · Boating beaches |
· Walking trails
· Restroom facilities
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Location Details:
2321 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919, USA
- Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area
It is located within the 4000 acres of George Washington Management Area. It is a day use facility that offers many exciting activities to its visitors. It provides all year round service and caters to the likes of all age groups, making it an ideal location for family outings with kids.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Swimming
· Hiking · Picnicking · Skiing · Fishing |
· Groomed trails
· Fishing area · Restrooms
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Location Details:
151 Pulaski Rd, Chepachet, RI 02814, USA
Phone: +1 401-568-2085
- Fort Adams State Park Campground
Fort Adams is a historical fortification that was built at the harbor mouth in Newport. It offers a panoramic view and the organization that is responsible for its maintenance is trying to work towards the restoration of the fort and to establish it as a place of historical interest.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Rugby
· Soccer · Fishing · Saltwater bathing · Boating |
· Public sailboat rental
· Windsurfing instruction · Toilets
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Location Details:
80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Phone: +1 401-847-2400
- Goddard Memorial State Park Campground
This is a 490-acre campground along the shores of Greenwich Cove and Greenwich Bay, in Warwick. The place is named after the civil war officer Robert Goddard, who owned the estate. It offers many fun-filled activities for its visitors and also has a performing arts center.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Swimming
· Canoeing · Hiking · Picnicking · Golf |
· Picnic tables
· Canoeing beach · Hiking trails · Nine-hole golf course |
Location Details:
1095 Ives Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818, USA
Phone: +1 401-884-2010
- Cloverbud Ranch ( Ranch near the Beach)
This is a private camping location, just 10 minutes away from Newport. It provides hillside, beaches and 90 acres of rotational grazing pastures. The place gives a good opportunity for people to observe wildlife. Cloverbud ranch does not allow vehicles on the pasture, hence giving visitors a chance to live a traditional sort of life for a few days and a pollution free environment.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Fishing
· Wildlife watching · Hiking |
· Fire Pits
· Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Toilets · Trash cans |
Location Details:
Farm Stand & Farm
430 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI
- Stateline Campresort and Cabins (Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley)
The location of the Stateline Campresort and Cabins is at the border of Connecticut and Rhode Island. It offers a total of 243 campsites to its visitors. It also includes huge barbeques, water slides, swimming pools, etc. The site also conducts fun and exciting activities such as fishing competitions, softball and volleyball games. Altogether the experience at this camping area is anything but boring, for people of all age groups.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Boating
· Fishing · Games · Swimming · Picnicking |
· Picnic tables
· RV hookups · Toilets · RV sanitation · Availability of potable water · Pet-friendly environment |
Location Details:
1639 Hartford Turnpike, Killingly, CT 06243, USA
Phone: +1 860-774-3016
- East Beach (Burlingame State Park)
This is an undeveloped barrier beach which has the Atlantic Ocean on one side and a line of short, thick Juniper trees along with a Ninigret pond on the other hand. There are two campsites available in this location. Visitors who are traveling with vehicles must check the restrictions before driving on the East Beach as it is 100% sand.
Best time to visit:
| Activities | Facilities |
| · Biking
· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Swimming |
· Toilets
· Showers · RV sanitation · Tent, vehicles and RV accommodation
|
Location Details:
E Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
Phone: +1 401-322-8910
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