Charlestown Breachway Campground

The Great Outdoors

It may be small, but Rhode Island still has scores of incredible parks and natural areas, along with its famous, fantastic beaches. The Charlestown Breachway is as good a place as any to start your camping trip off right. Surfing, swimming, boating, building sandcastles, fishing, beachcombing, or simply observing the sun rise and set; this waterfront spot is as good as it gets. East Matunuck State Beach to the east is another example of Rhode Island’s incredible coastline parks, where picnicking, swimming, and enjoying a nice day by the water are all part of the fun.Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge is just a few miles away when you rent an RV near Charlestown Breachway Campground and head off to see some stellar landscapes and amazing wildlife. The refuge encompasses Trustom Pond, a large, salty lagoon with mudflats, grasslands, and sand dunes by the sea. There are hundreds of migratory bird species, 40 types of mammal, and dozens of different reptiles and amphibians in this incredible collection of ecosystems in southern Rhode Island.Last but not least, Burlingame State Park is just a few miles from Charlestown Breachway Campground, giving you yet another place to visit while camping in a travel trailer rental nearby. This 3,000-acre park has a large pond for swimming, fishing, and paddling around in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard. A massive system of trails winds through the scenic nature park, and a campground with over 700 RV rental-friendly campsites can accommodate you if you choose to stay and explore for a while.

City Sightseeing

When you book an RV in Washington County, you can venture off and do your own thing; however, Charlestown is not necessarily known for its sightseeing. Aside from a few fishing boat charter businesses, some seafood restaurants on the beach, and some epic state parks, there aren't many attractions in town to speak of.Newport is another city in Rhode Island that you can reach with relative ease and a definite hotspot for sightseeing in a historic part of the state. Some of the largest and most luxurious mansions imaginable can be found in this upscale town, like Rosecliff, Rough Point, The Elms, Marble House, and the famous Breakers house. These elegant home museums showcase a lavish style enjoyed by the wealthy families of Newport, home to some of the most powerful families in the country.The National Museum of American Illustration is wonderful for art lovers to visit while RV camping near Charlestown, contained in Vernon Court, a Gilded Age mansion built in 1898. This lovely institution focuses on illustrations in media, print advertising, books, and other illustrated works, and features art by American legends like Norman Rockwell and NC Wyeth.Another interesting stop to make in Newport is the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, a mecca for tennis lovers around the world. Learn about the origins of this popular sport or the titans of the sport who came along and forever changed the game. See epic pictures, touch the biggest trophies in tennis, or taste some wonderful foods while attending special events at this banquet space/hall of fame.