Burlingame State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 700 campsites
- Official site
- riparks.ri.gov(401) 322-8910
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Burlingame State Park is a park in Washington County, about 20 miles east of Groton.
The park supports swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Overnight options include 700 campsites, with tent sites.
Pets
Pets are not permitted at any RI state beach or at Charlestown Breachway/East Beach campgrounds; up to two dogs or cats per site at Burlingame, Fishermen's Memorial and George Washington campgrounds, leashed (6 ft max); park pages flag 'Pet-Friendly'.
Statewide rule from Rhode Island's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per-vehicle parking fees at state (surf) beaches in season; 'There are no parking fees for beaches within state parks.' Misquamicut has higher daily rates: 'The daily rate for non-residents is $20 on weekdays and $30 on weekends & holidays; The daily parking rate for RI residents is $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends/holidays.'
Statewide fee rule from Rhode Island's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Rhode Island park passes
- State beach season parking pass. Parking at RI state beaches Details
From the Rhode Island state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame State Park campground 1 Burlingame Park Road, Charlestown
Situated next to Watchaug Pond, this spacious campground features 700 rustic campsites, as well as 20 rustic cabins. Enjoy conveniently located restrooms with shower facilities, playground, naturalist center, arcade, freshwater beach, boat ramp, canoe rentals, and hiking trails. | 700 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
1 Burlingame Park Road, Charlestown
Situated next to Watchaug Pond, this spacious campground features 700 rustic campsites, as well as 20 rustic cabins. Enjoy conveniently located restrooms with shower facilities, playground, naturalist center, arcade, freshwater beach, boat ramp, canoe rentals, and hiking trails.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
SwimmingPicnickingFishingCamping
Swimming
There are no fees to access beaches within state parks. Lifeguards are on duty, as staffing allows, seasonally from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. When lifeguards are not on duty, swimmers are responsible for their own safety. DEM highly recommends that people of all ages learn to swim, respect the water, and know their swimming limitations. Parental or adult supervision is critical. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children and teenagers should always be supervised while swimming.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- Sanctuary Road
Charlestown, RI - Nearest town
- Groton — about 20 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.3729, -71.6931
- Phone
- (401) 322-8910
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Rhode Island State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- RI State Parks 'Find your next adventure' location finder (cards by category)
- Wikidata
- Photo: Watchaug Pond.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Juliancolton
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology