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Located next to Watchaug Pond in Charlestown, this spacious campground includes approximately 700 campsites, as well as 20 cabins. Utilities ARE NOT available at this campground. The campground features conveniently located restrooms with shower facilities, a playground, arcade, freshwater beach, boat ramp, canoe rentals and hiking trails. The camp store carries a wide variety of camping necessities, along with a large selection of souvenirs. The campground abuts the Burlingame Management Area and Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary and is located near numerous ocean beaches, including Misquamicut State Beach, Charlestown Breachway and East Matunuck State Beach.
6 New Cabin Sites will be available summer of 2022.
Septic Dump Station Passes are available for a fee to non-registered campers to utilize both the dump and water filling stations.
Main Camp is restricted to tent camping only.
Address: 1 Burlingame State Park Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
The entrance to the park headquarters and camping area is off Route 1 in Charlestown.
From Connecticut Points North - Route 95 North to exit 92 (in CT), at end of exit ramp take right onto CT Route 2. Proceed 1.5 miles and take right onto Route 78. Follow Route 78 until end; take left at light onto Route 1. Proceed 7.5 miles, follow signs into campground.
From Rhode Island Points North- Route 95 South to exit 9 (Route 4), Route 4 South becomes Route 1 South. Continue approximately 26 miles, take second Burlingame State Park exit.
From Points East - Proceed west over the Newport/Jamestown bridges, take Route 138 West to Route 1 South. Continue approximately 18 miles, take second Burlingame State Park exit.
Clean, quiet, and massive. The beach is open to the public and then the campground has its own beach. We love going here for dog friendly camping and swimming. (Swims are not dog friendly as they’re not allowed on the pond beach).
We love to stay at Burlingame State Park. We bring our pop-up camper frequently. It's easy to find a site that is more wooded and private. We rented a canoe the last time we visited. The lake is so peaceful.
My go-to when wanting to camp alone. Can find good size camp sites for large or small size families or groups. Fire pits and a picnic table at each site. Glad for pre-check & start the fun sooner. Camp store has a little bit of everything; although I needed salad dressing they didn't have any but the staff was helpful with ideas. This time around wished park staff enforced the quiet hours as I have experienced; some people have a little respect for rules but won't stop me from returning. Every pet friendly campground. I truly appreciate the bathroom cleaning staff; come around pretty often to clean & thank goodness- some people!! I will leave it at that (not happy w/ those people.) Bring quarters if you want to shower. I think a 3 minute shower is a $1.50. Beach/swimming area not too big & no lifeguard on duty. Bring a bike, fishing pole and other fun things to do. Looking to book again this summer.!
We accessed the park via Kings Factory and walked down Cold Spring Rd. Formerly the Pastore Leisure Center. We came around dusk early July and the sun was just beginning to set. It was an absolutely stunning sunset. This time of year be prepared for the mosquitoes. The hike down to the water is a paved road making access easy. It isn’t too long of a hike down to the pond. It’s a great spot for a picnic on the little beach. There was no one there except some fishermen out on the water fishing. I didn’t see any restroom facilities in the area so take note. It also has a very cool venue from yesteryear. I could totally see a theatre or dance performance around this fire place. Neat Octagonal shape and invokes the camp vibe. Overall, I nice little walk with a tremendously beautiful view!
First time camping here and can’t say I’m disappointed. Everything is in close proximity. We stayed next to the beach area, which was n near the bathrooms/showers and a water well access. A little store with all your camping needs, coffee, dairy products, ice, you name it.
*Note; we stayed closer to the beach access and seemed to be heavier trafficked than the rest of the areas. Complaint’s of LOUD drunk campers in the area to us caused the staff to visit more than 3 times during rounds. There is a noise ordinance for 10pm (rules given upon check in), which wasn’t abided by. It was well after midnight and there was a whole party going on.
