Camping is not everyone’s cup of tea. Sleeping on the ground and cooking over an open fire may not appeal to you. But there is one place in the Ocean State where you can have all the luxuries of a hotel room while still spending the night at a popular campground. Let’s check out what glamping in Rhode Island looks like.
Melville Ponds Campground is located in Portsmouth just minutes away from historic Newport and beautiful coastal beaches. While it is close to everything you need for a captivating getaway, it feels like it’s secluded from the outside world.
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Normally you’d have to pitch a tent or park your RV at this wooded campsite and spend a few days “roughing it”. The campground has the comforts you’re used to like a bathhouse with showers and electricity hookups at most sites.
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But there are two campsites that are quite a few steps above the rest. Rent one of the vintage airstream campers on site that takes camping to a whole new level. Choose between the 1977 Land Yacht or the 1972 Ambassador for an incredible getaway.
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These trailers have been completely refurbished and modernized. Enjoy the simplistic design with all the comforts you could want.
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Snuff out the campfire and cook your meals in a fully equipped kitchen. The airstream is like a luxury apartment in the woods.
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Don’t head to the public bathhouse, you can take a shower right here in the camper.
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Lay your head down at night on a soft pillow and comfy mattress. You’ll never have to worry about waking up with a stiff back from sleeping on a misguided tree root.
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Enjoy all the facilities at the campground. Hike the trails, play a game, compete in horseshoes, go fishing, and much more. Melville Ponds Campground has plenty of activities for the whole family.
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The scenic Campground is open from April 15 - October 31. Reservations for the Land Yacht can be made on airbnb here. Reserve the Ambassador here.
TripAdvisor/management Find Melville Ponds Campground at 181 Bradford Ave., Portsmouth, RI 02871. Learn more about the campground itself by visiting their website.
Would you consider going glamping in Rhode Island at one of these streamlined campsites? There’s another trailer that has been totally revamped that you’ll also want to visit. Take a trip to this ice cream trailer to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Find Melville Ponds Campground at 181 Bradford Ave., Portsmouth, RI 02871. Learn more about the campground itself by visiting their website.
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