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  3. Burlingame State Park Picnic Area

Camping at Burlingame State Park Picnic Area near Charlestown

State park · Charlestown · 1 campsite

A forested campground near fishing.

About this campground

31 Acre Day Use Recreation Area on Watchhaug Pond in Charlestown, RI. This park consists of a wooded picnic grove with first come/ first serve picnic tables, a sandy shoreline with a small swim area, 4 self-composting toilets with 1 being ADA accessible, and a rentable covered shelter that allows up to a maximum of 50 people.

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  • Pets not allowed
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Burlingame State Park Picnic Area: questions answered

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Listing Charlestown, RI (map in Location below)
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

Getaway Ranch

5 mi from Burlingame State Park Picnic Area (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Private 2.2-Acre RV Basecamp on Route 3 | Loaded with Amenities | Centrally Located near I-95

7.7 mi from Burlingame State Park Picnic Area (straight-line)
Sites from $70/night
$140 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Uncle Jerry's Farm

10.4 mi from Burlingame State Park Picnic Area (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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1 individual reservable campsite from Rhode Island State Parks, checked Nov 8.

Shelter

1 site

Loops: Burlingame Park loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour 15 mi · 1.8 hr · from $30/person
    • Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) 20 mi · 2.7 hr–3 hr · from $50/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI 20 mi · 1.2 hr · from $42/person
Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280
    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 111 mi from campground

    $160/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    1994 Rockwood 1940
    1994 Rockwood 1940

    Pop-up camper · 20 ft · sleeps 6 · 143 mi from campground

    $70/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    1999 Coleman Grand Tour Mesa
    1999 Coleman Grand Tour Mesa

    Pop-up camper · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 143 mi from campground

    $98/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Burlingame State Park Picnic Area

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour
    Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour

    15 mi · 1.8 hr · from $30/person

    Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
    Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

    20 mi · 2.7 hr–3 hr · from $50/person

    Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
    Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

    20 mi · 1.2 hr · from $42/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
    Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

    20 mi · 3 hr · from $48/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Rhode Island State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    May 20270%0%0%
    Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview
    Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview

    20 mi · 1.5 hr · from $28/person

    Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
    Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

    20 mi · 3.3 hr · from $99/person

    Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
    Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)

    20 mi · 1.2 hr–1.5 hr · from $29/person

    Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
    Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

    20 mi · 1 hr · from $50/person

    Newport Walking Food And History Tour
    Newport Walking Food And History Tour

    20 mi · 2.5 hr–3 hr · from $123/person