George Washington State Campground
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- riparks.ri.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
George Washington State Campground is a park unit in Providence County, about 15 miles southwest of Woonsocket.
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
2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet
Primitive tent and trailer campsites and two shelters in a wooded area overlooking Bowdish Reservoir. Swimming, boating, fishing and hiking trails. George Washington Management Area totals close to 4,000 acres and offers a multitued of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Getting there
- Address
- 2185 Putnam Pike
Chepachet, RI - Nearest town
- Woonsocket — about 15 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.9200, -71.7597
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)
“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