The Whole Family Will Love These 7 Lakeside Campgrounds In Rhode Island
Sitting around a campfire toasting marshmallows and telling stories is one of our favorite summertime pastimes. Of course, you can do this in your backyard, or for a bigger adventure, grab the family and go camping. Whether you like sleeping in a tent, RV, or cabin, you’ll find something special at each of these lakeside campgrounds in Rhode Island.


This campground provides electric and water hook-ups at each site. It has a 300-acre lake with one mile of waterfront access. Enjoy the little red craft house, horseshoes, fishing, hayrides, miles of hiking trails and much more at Bowdish Lake Campground. Visit this lakeside hub of summer fun at 40 Safari Trail, Chepachet, RI 02814.


Bring your tent or RV or even rent a cabin at Holiday Acres Campground. Located on the Coomers Reservoir, there is plenty of water fun to be had here. Swimming and boating aren't the only activities to keep you occupied. Kids will love the game room and there is even an adults-only game room too. Set up camp at Holiday Acres Campground at 591 Snake Hill Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857.


Located on the Quidnick Reservoir, Westwood YMCA & Family Campground welcomes families to their 80 acres of woodlands. enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on the 300-acre lake. Visit this summertime nature spot at 2093 Harkney Hill Rd., Coventry, RI 02816.


Occupying 3,100 acres of woodland, visitors return to Burlingame State Park to go camping for its spacious sites. Right on the Watchaug Pond, this park has plenty of water views and a sandy beach. Book one of the 700 campsites or stay in one of the 20 cabins at the park. Enjoy this state park at 1 Burlingame State Park Rd., Charlestown, RI 02813.


Johnson's Pond can become your summertime playground at Ayoho Campground. The seven-mile-long lake is popular for fishing, swimming, wake-boarding, water-skiing, and boating. Tent and RV sites are available for rental at this inland oasis. Visit the campground at 239 Mcmanus Rd., Coventry, RI 02816.


Found on 100 acres on the shores of the Bowdish Reservoir, the George Washington Camping Area is a primitive campground with no electricity or water hook-ups. If you don't mind roughing it a bit, set up camp with a tent or RV and get back to nature. Explore miles of trails or relax lakeside. Find this campground at 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814.


Family owned and operated, Worden Pond Family Campground has been hosting campers for more than 45 years. This is an RV only campsite on a beautiful pond. Enjoy fishing, boating, horseshoe pits, volleyball, and basketball. Enjoy this home away from home at 4425, 416 Wordens Pond Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879.
Have you ever visited any of these lakeside campgrounds? Which one is your favorite? If you’d rather camp at the beach, check out this incredible seaside campground.