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Arcadia Backpack Area, RI

The Arcadia Backpack Area is a primitive backpack/hike-in camping area in the Arcadia Conservation Management Area, within close proximity to the area's trail system. This reservation is for the "Group Site".Located in West Greenwich, RI, this campsite is minutes ...
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Description

The Arcadia Backpack Area is a primitive backpack/hike-in camping area in the Arcadia Conservation Management Area, within close proximity to the area's trail system.
This reservation is for the "Group Site".

Geography:

Located in West Greenwich, RI, this campsite is minutes from Route 95 and the Connecticut border.

Recreation:

This campsite offers campers the opportunity to backpack camp and have immediate access to trails directly adjacent to the camp.

Facilities:

This campsite offers a primitive camping spot, firepit ring, nearby pavilion with picnic tables, and drop toilet.

Nearby Attractions:

Arcadia Conservation Management Area, local restaurants.

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Mon Aug 23 2027

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Within Park
  • Back Pack Camping
  • Biking
  • Camp Fire
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Easy, Moderate, Difficult Hiking Trails
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Gate
  • Hiking
  • Horse Campgrounds
  • Hunting
  • Law Enforcement Patrols
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Overnight Camping
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • River / Stream
  • Scenery
  • Tent Area
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails
  • Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Youth Group Camping
Within 10 Miles
  • Area Attraction
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Bridge
  • Camping, Equestrian
  • Canoe Launches and River Canoeing
  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Conservation Officers Headquarters
  • Convenience Store
  • Dining
  • Entrance Station
  • Equestrian Area
  • Horse Camp Facility
  • Horse Trails
  • Lake
  • Manure Bin
  • Parking
  • Ranger Station
  • Restaurant
  • Retail, Snacks
  • River
  • Scenic Driving Routes
  • Snowmobile Trails
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GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.60875, -71.75984
41°36'32"N, 71°45'35"W

From Route 95 South: Take exit 14A to merge onto RI-102 South; Take a Right onto Route 165 East to Escoheag Hill Road. Parking available off Escoheag Hill Road near access gate. (Do Not Block Gate)
Mailing Address:
Arcadia Backpack Area
Escoheag Hill Road
West Greenwich  RI  02817
Phone Number:
Information:  (401)539-1052
RIDEM Division of Law Enforcement 24/7 Phone: (401) 222-3070