If you love the outdoors but you’re less than enthused about roughing it, glamping is the perfect solution. You can enjoy all the benefits of being out in nature without having to forego the comforts of home. For a truly unique time glamping in Rhode Island, book your stay in a 1970s Airstream trailer at Melville Ponds Campground!

Located on Aquidneck Island, Melville Ponds Campground has scenic wooded campsites in a beautiful natural setting.
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The campground is only five miles away from Newport, Rhode Island, and there are plenty of activities in the vicinity for the whole family to enjoy. Hikers will love the five miles of trails at the campground, which lead down toward Narragansett Bay.
Melville Ponds has two vintage Airstream trailers available for rental through Airbnb – the 1977 Land Yacht, and the 1972 Ambassador.
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Both trailers have been fully renovated, and their vintage exteriors belie the modern-day luxuries within.
Step inside, and you’ll be greeted with all the comforts you could want for your glamping adventure, from a television to a small bathroom complete with working shower.
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No need to tromp through the rain to get to the campground facilities!

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Each Airstream has its own kitchen with an induction cooktop, refrigerator, and microwave, so you can prepare meals easily, no matter the weather outside.
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Of course, if you’d like, you can still cook over the campfire for a more rustic experience. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table for your use.
Both Airstreams also have their own couches with tray tables, where you can eat a meal, sip your coffee, or just relax with a book. Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature right outside your window.
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It doesn't get any better than this, we'll tell you what.
At the end of a fun-filled day spent exploring the great outdoors, you’ll get to sleep in a comfortable, real bed – not an inflatable air mattress or barely-there sleeping bag.
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The 1972 Ambassador has a queen-sized bed, whereas the 1977 Land Yacht has two twin beds.

Check out the Airbnb listing for the 1972 Ambassador, and the 1977 Land Yacht. Be sure to also visit the Melville Ponds Campground website, or stay up to date with campground news by following the Melville Ponds Facebook page.

Have you ever stayed at Melville Ponds Campground? What’s your favorite place to go glamping in Rhode Island? We’d love for you to share your favorite glamping experiences!

 

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Glamping in Rhode Island

Tori Jane | March 27, 2023
  1. Where can I go glamping in Rhode Island? 

Rhode Island is an excellent place to indulge in a little bit of glamping, don’t you think? We sure do! Some of our favorite destinations for glamping in Rhode Island include:  

  • Glamp Frogmore – This delightful destination features two gorgeous, wooded “glampsites” bordering the Maxwell Mays Audubon Refuge. 
  • Providence Marina – This marina is known for having several glamping options, all of which involve fancy boats or yachts.  

Learn more about some of the most unique places to go glamping in Rhode Island.   

  1. Are there any unique campgrounds in Rhode Island? 

Of course, the options for camping in Rhode Island don’t end with just the above shortlist. There are lots more unique campgrounds in Rhode Island, like:  

  • Hickory Ridge RV Resort – This wonderful campground is exactly what it sounds like, and it’s totally worth a trip.  
  • The Charlestown Breachway – This amazing coastal campground is only for RV campers, but we promise it’s worth it.  
  • George Washington State Campground – This one’s for the primitive campers out there! With 100 acres of amazing campgrounds to choose from, you may never want to leave.  


Learn more about some of our favorite unique campgrounds in Rhode Island.  

  1. Where else can I go camping in Rhode Island?

As we said above – that list is nowhere near all of your options for camping in Rhode Island. Other unique, well-known, and beloved camping spots in RI are ones such as:  

  • Ginny B Campground – An amazingly popular and totally beloved campground that just about any local will recommend.  
  • Bowdish Lake Campground – Lakeside camping, anyone? We think yes.  
  • Westwood YMCA and Family Campground – There's so much to do here that one night will NOT be enough, we promise!  
  • Worden Pond Family Campground – Another perfect idea for nature lovers! 


Learn more about Worden Family Campground and all the things that make it special.   

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