This is a day-us shelter only
Reservations can be made for this shelter beginning May 1st annually.
Reservations are required from the Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day
annually. Outside of these dates, the shelter is first come, first serve.
This shelter is limited to no more than fifty (50) people.
There are no water or electric utilities available.
There is NO ALCOHOL allowed at this shelter or at this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty at this park. Swimming is at your own risk. Never swim
alone, and children under eighteen (18) must be supervised at all times while in or near
the water.
Reservations are NON-REFUNDALBLE.
If you plan to host an event at this shelter or at this park, please refer to our Special
Use Policy and Permits Process and to review the list of events and special uses that
require a permit
Burlingame State Park Picnic Area, RI
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31 Acre Day Use Recreation Area on Watchhaug Pond in Charlestown, RI. This park consists of a wooded picnic grove with first come/ first serve picnic tables, a sandy shoreline with a small swim area, 4 self-composting toilets with 1 being ADA accessible, and a rentable covered shelter that allows up to a maximum of 50 people. This area is also adjacent to the Kimball Sanctuary and a state boat launch for boating and fishing both located on Sancutary Road. Personal Watercraft are prohibited on this pond per local ordinance.
Wooded Grove, surrounded by adjacent forest land and along one of Rhode Island's largest freshwater ponds
Swimming, Picnicing, Wildlife Watching, with Boating, Fishing, and Hiking nearby
4 self-composting toilets, paved parking lot with approximately 115 parking spots, shetlered pavillion that will hold a maximum of 50 people, approximately 20 first come/first picnic tables. Shelter rental allows for 3 cars to park at the shelter with a slightly sloped gravel path leading from the paved parking lot to the shelter. Approximate length of gravel path from parking lot to shelter is 140 feet.
Burlingame Camground, East Beach State Beach/Ninigret Conservation Area, Charlestown Breachway State Beach & Campground, Misquamicut State Beach, Kimball Sanctuary, Kettle Pond US Fish & Wildlife Visitor Center, Ninigret Pond National Wildlife Refuge, several restaurants, bank and convenience stores within a short drive.
Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Booking Rules
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SHELTER RENTALS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Facility Rates*
May 23 2026 -
Sep 07 2026
*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
41.38056, -71.675
41°22'50"N, 71°40'30"W
The entrance to Burlingame State Park ( Picnic Area) is on the right approximately 0.6 miles off Prosser Trail which you access from an exit off US Route 1 South in Charlestown, RI.
