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Burlingame State Park, Charlestown, RI

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Sports & Outdoors

Burlingame State Park

A Rhode Island state park centered on Watchaug Pond, offering picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, and trail walks.

Sanctuary Road, off Prosser Trail near Rte. 1, Charlestown, RI · Charlestown, RI

About Burlingame State Park

Burlingame State Park sits in Charlestown and centers on Watchaug Pond, one of the larger freshwater ponds in the state. Visitors can picnic by the water, use a sandy beach with a swimming area, and launch boats or fish from a nearby ramp. A nearly eight-mile trail loops around the pond and passes through a neighboring wildlife refuge, and dogs on leashes are welcome. Hunting occurs in part of the surrounding management area, so visitors should check seasons and wear blaze orange when required. A state campground is a short drive away.

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