George Washington Management Area (State Park)

State: Rhode Island

Address 1: Putnam Pike

City: Glocester

Zip: 02814

Phone: [401] 568-6700 (Seasonal), [401] 568-2013 (Year round)

Open: Open from Apr 9 through Columbus Day weekend

Number of Sites: 45

Camp URL: http://www.riparks.com/georgewashcamp.htm

Full Hook: Yes

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. There are 45 treed, well spaced gravel sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RV’s. Electrical hookups are not available; water is available from the various shared spigots throughout the campground. Bathrooms are either outhouses or pit toilets, there are no shower facilities. There are two Adirondack style Shelters available by reservation, for group camping (limited to 20 persons each).

Directions From Providence :
Take Interstate Rt. 6 West, to Route 295 North, to State Route 44 West. Follow 44 West approximately 13.5 miles to the Campground entrance on your right.