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Camping in Rhode Island

70 places to camp in Rhode Island: 1 free dispersed and primitive spots, 69 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 62°F.

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70places to camp
1free or dispersed
May–Sepbest months
100%with cell signal at camp

Things to do from camp in Rhode Island

Best areas to camp

  1. Around Westerly68 camps in the area within 25 miles

Questions

When is the best time to camp in Rhode Island?

The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 62°F.

Is there free camping in Rhode Island?

Yes: 1 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.

Will I have cell signal camping in Rhode Island?

At about 100% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.

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This week's picks

A different handful each week. Tap a camp to see it from above, check the weather and plan the drive.

  • AudobonOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Burlingame State Park CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Abe LincolnOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Ginny-B CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Edward BannisterOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • James WestOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • ManchosiOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • ManittooOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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