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45 campsites
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$18 - $36/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
45 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Rhode Island, 02814, United States
Fall paddlers and weekend hikers within two hours of Providence get the best of this place. Mid-October at Bowdish is genuinely good: clear water, colored canopy, easy kayak launch. The Angell Loop sites reward the 0.6-mile carry-in with real solitude.
The mice problem is not a rumor. Fifteen or more after dark, multiple reviewers say. Beyond that, several visitors describe unexpectedly tense encounters with staff and other campers, more friction than you'd expect at a 45-site state park. Out-of-state campers also pay $36/night
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Fall is the standout season here. Mid-October brings peak foliage, with daytime highs in the mid-40s to low-60s°F and cool nights that keep insects down and reservoir views clear. Leaf-peeping, fishing, and quiet paddle trips are excellent, though popular weekends around peak color can draw crowds. Summer brings warm, humid days ideal for swimming and boating. Winter transforms the area into a snow-dusted landscape for hardy campers willing to brave the cold. Spring offers moderate temperatures and dry conditions for hiking as the forest awakens.
Fall is the standout season: peak mid-Oct foliage, cooler temps and fewer insects per reviews.
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The George Washington Campground offers a mix of primitive and RV camping set amidst a 4,000-acre forest. Highlights include proximity to Bowdish Reservoir, gravel campsites, and two Adirondack-style shelters for group camping. There are 45 gravel sites available for tents, RVs, and trailers, but no electrical hookups are provided. Water is accessible via shared spigots, and restroom options include flush toilets, pit/vault toilets, and outhouses. Notably, there are no on-site dishwashing stations or shower facilities.
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