Looking for the best campgrounds in Rhode Island near Narragansett beaches means weighing two things at once: a place to pitch or park for the night, and quick access to the coastline that makes this part of the state worth visiting. The Narragansett area anchors that search, but the wider region around it holds state parks, campgrounds, and beach properties that shape a realistic trip plan.
This list pulls together twelve places drawn from supplied location data, mixing designated campgrounds with state parks and beaches that travelers commonly pair with a coastal stay. Some entries sit directly in Narragansett; others are a drive inland or along the bay. Categories and locations are reported as supplied, so you can see clearly which entries are campgrounds and which are parks or beaches.
Each entry below is limited to the details available in the source data: category, city, state, address where provided, and the supplied rating and review count. Nothing about amenities, pricing, opening hours, or reservation rules has been added.
★★★★★ 4.5 · 46 reviews
Rhode Island Desert is listed as a state park in West Greenwich, RI, at Rhode Island Desert, West Greenwich, RI 02817. The supplied data records a 4.5 rating from 46 reviews. Its inland West Greenwich position places it in the state's wooded interior rather than on the coast, so it reads more as a day-trip or hiking-style stop to fold into a longer Rhode Island itinerary than as a beachside base. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no details on trails, facilities, hours, or fees were provided.
Address: Rhode Island Desert, West Greenwich, RI 02817, United States
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Estella Sims Civic Park is categorized as a park and is located at 1 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, in Washington, DC. Despite the Rhode Island Avenue address, this is a Washington, DC property and not a Rhode Island camping option. No rating or review count was supplied for this entry, so none is reported here. It appears in this list only because it was included in the supplied data set. No information on amenities, hours, or access was provided.
Address: Estella Sims Civic Park, 1 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 141 reviews
River Island Park is categorized as a park in Central Falls, RI, at 1417-1449 High St, Central Falls, RI 02863. The supplied data shows a 4.5 rating across 141 reviews, making it one of the more reviewed entries in this set. Central Falls sits in the northern part of the state, well inland from the Narragansett shoreline, so it functions as a separate stop rather than a coastal camping base. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no details on facilities, hours, or programs were provided.
Address: River Island Park, 1417-1449 High St, Central Falls, RI 02863, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 32 reviews
Island Park Beach is listed as a beach in Portsmouth, RI, at Island Park Beach, Portsmouth, RI 02871. The supplied data records a 4.5 rating from 32 reviews, a modest review volume compared with the larger state beaches in this set. Portsmouth places it on Aquidneck Island, in the same general coastal region as Newport and within driving range of the Narragansett side of the bay. It is a beach entry, not a campground, so treat it as a shoreline stop to pair with a stay elsewhere. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied.
Address: Island Park Beach, Portsmouth, RI 02871, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.4 · 521 reviews
Burlingame State Campgrounds is categorized as a campground in Charlestown, RI, at 75 Burlingame State Park Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813. The supplied data shows a 4.4 rating from 521 reviews, one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume among the campground entries here. Charlestown sits in South County along the state's southern shoreline, the same coastal band that includes the Narragansett beaches, which makes this the most directly relevant campground category entry in the list. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no amenity, fee, or season details were provided.
Address: Burlingame State Campgrounds, 75 Burlingame State Park Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 96 reviews
Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds is categorized as a nudist park in Foster, RI, at 114 Johnson Rd, Foster, RI 02825. The supplied data records a 4.7 rating from 96 reviews, the highest rating in this set alongside Colt State Park. Foster is inland in northern Rhode Island, so this is not a coastal base for Narragansett beach days, and its clothing-optional nature means it suits a specific audience rather than a general family beach trip. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no policy, membership, or facility details were provided.
Address: Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds, 114 Johnson Rd, Foster, RI 02825, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 2,638 reviews
Scarborough State Beach is categorized as a public beach in Narragansett, RI, at 970 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882. The supplied data shows a 4.5 rating from 2,638 reviews, the second-highest review volume in this list and a clear signal of how heavily used this shoreline is. Because it sits in Narragansett itself, it is the anchor beach most campers are thinking of when they search for camping near Narragansett beaches. It is a beach, not a campground. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied.
Address: Scarborough State Beach, 970 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, United States
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 4,969 reviews
Colt State Park is categorized as a state park in Bristol, RI, at Colt State Park, Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809. The supplied data records a 4.8 rating from 4,969 reviews, the highest rating and second-highest review count in this set. Bristol places it on the eastern side of Narragansett Bay, a shoreline park rather than a campground. Its review volume suggests it is one of the most visited outdoor spaces in the region. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no details on facilities, hours, or fees were provided.
Address: Colt State Park, Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 1,404 reviews
Roger Wheeler State Beach is categorized as a beach in Narragansett, RI, at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett, RI 02882. The supplied data shows a 4.5 rating from 1,404 reviews, a substantial review base. Being in Narragansett, it belongs to the same cluster of shoreline options as Scarborough State Beach and sits in the area most campers are targeting. It is a beach entry rather than a campground. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no details on parking, lifeguards, or season were provided.
Address: Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett, RI 02882, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.4 · 702 reviews
Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground is categorized as a state park in Narragansett, RI, at 1011 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882. The supplied data records a 4.4 rating from 702 reviews, a solid review base for a single property. This is the only entry in the list whose supplied name combines a state park with a campground while sitting in Narragansett itself, which makes it the most geographically on-point option for camping near Narragansett beaches. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no amenity, fee, or season details were provided.
Address: Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground, 1011 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, United States
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 4,975 reviews
Lincoln Woods State Park is categorized as a state park in Lincoln, RI, at 2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865. The supplied data shows a 4.6 rating from 4,975 reviews, the highest review volume in this entire list. Lincoln is in northern Rhode Island, inland from the Narragansett coast, so it works as a separate outdoor stop rather than a beach-adjacent camping base. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no details on trails, swimming, or facilities were provided.
Address: Lincoln Woods State Park, 2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, United States
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 4,107 reviews
Fort Adams State Park is categorized as a state park in Newport, RI, at 80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840. The supplied data records a 4.6 rating from 4,107 reviews, one of the larger review bases here. Newport places it on Aquidneck Island, across the bay from Narragansett and part of the same coastal touring loop. Its supplied category is state park, not campground, so it fits the trip as a shoreline and harbor-side stop. Category, address, rating, and review count are as supplied; no details on hours, events, or fees were provided.
Address: Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840, United States
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How We Selected These Places
This selection was assembled from supplied structured location data rather than from site visits or first-hand testing. Entries were compared on category (campground, state park, beach, or park), geographic relevance to the Narragansett area and the Rhode Island coastline, supplied ratings, and review volume as a rough signal of how many people have recorded an opinion. Where a rating or review count was not supplied, it was left out rather than estimated. Locations outside Rhode Island were retained only where supplied in the data set and are described as such, since they are not practical camping bases for a Narragansett beach trip. No claims are made about amenities, services, fees, opening seasons, or reservation availability, because that information was not part of the source data.
Tips
Start by separating campgrounds from beaches and parks in your shortlist. Only a few entries in this set are actually categorized as campground or nudist park, while the rest are beaches and state parks that shape the trip rather than provide a place to sleep. Second, check directly with each property before planning, since confirmation of availability, season, fees, and reservation rules is not included in this data. Third, be realistic about drive times: Narragansett-area entries are the closest fit for beach days, while inland options like West Greenwich, Foster, Lincoln, and Central Falls serve better as separate outings. Fourth, plan around peak-season crowding, especially at beaches with very high review volumes. Finally, verify whether a property is public, private, or membership-based, since one entry is a nudist park with its own rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which entries in this list are actually campgrounds?
- Based on the supplied categories, three entries are camping-oriented: Burlingame State Campgrounds (campground), Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds (nudist park), and Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground, which is categorized as a state park but carries campground in its supplied name. The remaining entries are state parks, beaches, and parks.
- Which option is closest to Narragansett beaches?
- Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground on Point Judith Rd is in Narragansett and combines a park and campground name, making it the most geographically on-point camping-related entry. Scarborough State Beach and Roger Wheeler State Beach are also in Narragansett but are categorized as beaches, not campgrounds.
- How were these locations ranked?
- They were not given a numbered ranking. The list was compared using supplied category, geographic relevance to the Narragansett area, supplied ratings, and review volume. Where no rating was supplied, none was reported.
- What are the highest-rated places in this list?
- Colt State Park and Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds both carry a supplied 4.7 or 4.8-level rating range at the top of this set, with Colt State Park at 4.8 from 4,969 reviews and Dyer Woods at 4.7 from 96 reviews. Lincoln Woods State Park and Fort Adams State Park follow at 4.6.
- Does this list include any location outside Rhode Island?
- Yes. Estella Sims Civic Park is in Washington, DC, at 1 Rhode Island Ave NW, and is included only because it appeared in the supplied data set. It is not a practical camping base for a Narragansett beach trip.
Conclusion
Choosing among the best campgrounds in Rhode Island near Narragansett beaches comes down to matching the entry type to your plan. If camping near the Narragansett shoreline is the goal, Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground is the entry that sits in Narragansett itself, while Burlingame State Campgrounds in Charlestown offers the strongest campground-category rating and review volume in this set. The Narragansett beaches, Scarborough State Beach and Roger Wheeler State Beach, plus Colt State Park, Fort Adams State Park, and Island Park Beach, round out the coastal side of the trip. Confirm availability, season, and fees with each property before booking, since those details are outside the supplied data.
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