Are you ready for a getaway? No more excuses, not even the financial kind, because in Rhode Island, you can have an overnight adventure without breaking the bank. These fantastic and inexpensive campgrounds provide a relaxing night away from it all for just a fraction of the price of a hotel room. Grab your sleeping bag and some family or friends and escape from it all!
- Burlingame State Park, Charlestown
Flickr/Madhu Madhavan Enjoy the pristine waters of Watchaug Pond while camping at Burlingame State Park. Hiking, boating, and swimming are just a few of the diversions to enjoy. Choose from 700 rustic campsites starting at $18 per night in this expansive park. Address: 1 Burlingame State Park Road, Charlestown, RI 02813.
- Whispering Pines Campground, Hope Valley
TripAdvisor/management Tucked away on 50 acres of towering pines, this campground is a family-friendly spot to pitch a tent or park your trailer. A swimming pool, outdoor games, playground, miniature golf, and theme weekends keep the action non-stop. Rates start at $32 per night depending on season and type of campsite. Address: 41 Sawmill Road, Hope Valley, RI 02832.
- Fishermen’s Memorial State Park Campground, Narragansett
Google Images/Jon Norsu Enjoy the seaside community atmosphere at Fishermen’s Memorial State Park Campground. Use this locale as your base of operations to visit tons of nearby attractions. Campsite rates vary on size and hookups. Tent sites start at $18 per night. Address: 1011 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.
- Oakleaf Family Campground, Chepachet
Facebook/Oakleaf Family Campground This family-owned and operated campground has been hosting campers since 1971. It’s the perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike with plenty of activities and opportunities for exploration available. Rates start at $30 per night. Address: 43 Oak Leaf Way, Chepachet, RI 02814.
- George Washington State Campground, Chepachet
Google Images/Susan Topp This 100-acre camping area is well-suited to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the refreshing waters of the Bowdish Reservoir or take to the wooded trails for some hiking. Campsites at this primitive campground start at $18 per night.Address: 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814.
- Oak Embers Campground, West Greenwich
Oak Embers Campground Theme weekends are all the rage at this family campground. A pool and game room are just some of the amenities that you can enjoy. Rates start at $30 a night for primitive tent sites. Address: 219 Escoheag Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI. 02817.
- Charlestown Breachway, Charlestown
Google Images/Jeff Bellinger Camp right next to the beach on the Charlestown Breachway. You’ll have to give up some comforts and you must have a self-contained camper, but the sacrifices are worth the views. Campsites start at just $14 per night here. Address: Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813.
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Flickr/Madhu Madhavan
Enjoy the pristine waters of Watchaug Pond while camping at Burlingame State Park. Hiking, boating, and swimming are just a few of the diversions to enjoy. Choose from 700 rustic campsites starting at $18 per night in this expansive park. Address: 1 Burlingame State Park Road, Charlestown, RI 02813.
TripAdvisor/management
Tucked away on 50 acres of towering pines, this campground is a family-friendly spot to pitch a tent or park your trailer. A swimming pool, outdoor games, playground, miniature golf, and theme weekends keep the action non-stop. Rates start at $32 per night depending on season and type of campsite. Address: 41 Sawmill Road, Hope Valley, RI 02832.
Google Images/Jon Norsu
Enjoy the seaside community atmosphere at Fishermen’s Memorial State Park Campground. Use this locale as your base of operations to visit tons of nearby attractions. Campsite rates vary on size and hookups. Tent sites start at $18 per night. Address: 1011 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.
Facebook/Oakleaf Family Campground
This family-owned and operated campground has been hosting campers since 1971. It’s the perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike with plenty of activities and opportunities for exploration available. Rates start at $30 per night. Address: 43 Oak Leaf Way, Chepachet, RI 02814.
Google Images/Susan Topp
This 100-acre camping area is well-suited to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the refreshing waters of the Bowdish Reservoir or take to the wooded trails for some hiking. Campsites at this primitive campground start at $18 per night.Address: 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814.
Oak Embers Campground
Theme weekends are all the rage at this family campground. A pool and game room are just some of the amenities that you can enjoy. Rates start at $30 a night for primitive tent sites. Address: 219 Escoheag Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI. 02817.
Google Images/Jeff Bellinger
Camp right next to the beach on the Charlestown Breachway. You’ll have to give up some comforts and you must have a self-contained camper, but the sacrifices are worth the views. Campsites start at just $14 per night here. Address: Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813.
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