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Burlingame State Park Campground Beach
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Campers' swim beach on Watchaug Pond inside Burlingame's 700-site campground. No lifeguards; 2026 bathhouse construction ongoing.
At a glance
Overview
Burlingame State Park Campground Beach is the campers' swim area on Watchaug Pond, inside the 700-site Burlingame campground off Route 1 in Charlestown. The campground has a sandy swim beach, boat ramp, canoe rentals, playground, and arcade. No lifeguards are on duty — swim at your own risk. As of 2026 the campground's restroom and shower facilities are under construction, which has delayed reservations.
- Also known as
- Burlingame Campground Beach, Burlingame State Park Campground
- County
- Washington
- Region
- South County
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Not listed
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 1 in Charlestown, take Burlingame State Park Road into the campground. The swim beach, boat ramp, and playground are at the central waterfront; follow campground signs to the beach parking.
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