Located within the 4000 acre George Washington Management Area, and on the shores of Bowdish Reservoir, the 100 acre George Washington Memorial Camping Area is an overnight, primitive camping facility offering a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Gravel Sites There are 45 well spaced gravel sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. Electrical hookups are not available. Water is available from the various shared spigots throughout the campground. Bathrooms are either outhouses or pit toilets and there are no shower facilities. Shelters There are two Adirondack style Shelters available by reservation for group camping (limited to 20 persons each). Angell Loop Sites (A-1 thru A-7) require a .6 mile hike each way. The 12'x12' tent platform campsites are available by reservation and limited to 4 persons and 2 tents per platform. All camping materials must be carried in and carried out as there is no vehicular access to these sites. Parking will be provided in the main campground. There is no water available at these sites. All tents must be set up on the platforms. All fires must be contained in the fire rings provided.
Directions From Providence - Take Interstate Route 6 West, to Route 295 North, to Route 44 West. Follow Route 44 West approximately 13.5 miles, the Campground entrance is on your right.
*KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! RI State Parks has adopted rules and policies to protect campground areas and for the enjoyment and safety of current visitors. It is the camper's responsibility to read and follow the campground rules and policies. Please review RI State Parks Campground Policies prior to reserving your campsite. You can contact the campground directly, email DEM.RIparks@dem.ri.gov , or call RI State Parks Headquarters at 401-667-6200 for any questions regarding a campground or our polices prior to booking your campsite. Violation of any rule and/or regulation is grounds for revocation of the camping permit. If a permit is revoked, no refund will be issued. Any person or persons voided on a camping permit are not allowed to reenter any camping area for the duration of the camping season. All reservation policies and restrictions apply to Internet customers. Prior to finishing a reservation transaction, the Internet customer is asked to "agree" to all the terms given and affirm that all campground rules & polices have been reviewed and understood. Refunds are not available for misunderstanding of terms.
Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Phone: 401-568-6700
Address: 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814
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