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George Washington Campground, RI

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...
Status: Closed through Thu Apr 11 2024   Season Dates
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Angell Loop
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Angell Loop
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6
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Angell Loop
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45 Back-In
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40 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
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30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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45 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
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6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Standard
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview

Description

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.

Booking Window
Fri Mar 29 2024 - Fri Mar 28 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Fri Apr 12 2024
Thu May 23 2024
Peak
Fri May 24 2024
Sun Sep 01 2024
Non Peak
Mon Sep 02 2024
Wed Oct 30 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Difficult
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseshoes
  • Hot Showers
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Port-a-john
  • Shelters
  • Sunbathing
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Toilet, Flush
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Ranger Station
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Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
  • Link to our current Regulations and fee structure here

  • Link to the cancellation policy here

  • Cancellations or changes to a reservation can be made by contacting Reserve America at 1.877.742.2675 or by logging into your Reserve America account.

  • Facility Rates*
    Park Season
    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    Non Peak Season
    Apr 12 2024 -
    May 23 2024
    Tent Only
    $18.00-$36.00
    Standard
    $18.00-$36.00
    Shelter
    $75.00
    Cabin
    $50.00-$75.00
    Peak Season
    May 24 2024 -
    Sep 01 2024
    Tent Only
    $18.00-$36.00
    Standard
    $18.00-$36.00
    Shelter
    $75.00
    Cabin
    $50.00-$75.00
    Non Peak Season
    Sep 02 2024 -
    Oct 30 2024
    Tent Only
    $18.00-$36.00
    Standard
    $18.00-$36.00
    Shelter
    $75.00
    Cabin
    $50.00-$75.00

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

    **Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    41.9175, -71.68139
    41°55'3"N, 71°40'53"W

    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.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    George Washington Campground
    2185 Putnam Pike
    Chepachet  RI  02814
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (401)568-6700
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