Bowdish Lake Camping Area

Category: Campground in Chepachet, Glocester, RI

Address: 40 Safari Trail, Chepachet, RI 02814, USA

Phone: +14015688890

Reviews

Ana Granado

Sep 18, 2022

Beautiful place for the family clean, big, plenty of space for kids to run around, beautiful lake and beach. The only sad part no tents 😫

Steven C

Sep 8, 2022

First, the positives! Each camp site is equipped with running water and electrical hook up⭐⭐⭐⭐. Over all the setting was wooded and beautiful! The lake access was well kept and clean and the lake was a joy to swim in! Now the Negatives.. Upon arrival make sure you have an extra hour or two for the check in process. Its fully understood that when I go into primitive mode that things and actions take a much slower pace, But it felt like an eternity just to get out of the office. Did not seam like there was an efficient digital check in process, but a paper trail that got lost into the mix of the office. Very frustrating, I almost felt like it may have been a practical joke. But nope! My camp site was overgrown and unkempt. When I had no power, it took someone 2 hours to address it and he seemed like he hated every moment of his job! Some camp sites are far too close together and not enough screening between you and other campers. I love to get away from people, not so much surrounded by more. The seasonals seam to have a community developed within the campground. But I found many a little unfriendly and slightly entitled and condescending. Be prepared to have the seasonals constantly buzz by your site in their golf carts just to stare in to see who you are and what you got? Sometimes feeling like your on display. Very awkward not peaceful. Around the lake is PACKED with RVs with generators and outdoor TVs going all day. What happened to the peace of nature and the sounds of summer? The bathroom facilities were dirty, unmaintained and personally used only in extreme circumstances. Some of the sites further away from the lake are a little larger and afford more privacy, but it's a 10-15 min walk to the water. Over all I was not impressed by this campground. They nickle and dime you for everything. Wouldn't mind coming back in the future if some improvements were made!

Scott Norris

Aug 14, 2022

Poor 30 amp electric low water pressure

Dawn Hentschel

Aug 6, 2022

My husband & I were very interested and impressed by Bowdish Lake Campground's website. It said all the right things. We did exactly what the website suggests, and urges you to do. To call them, to walk around the campground to see how it works for you. The woman on the phone was not only borderline rude, but quite negative about me inquiring at all!

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Questions & Answers

Can the camper stay there during the winter? Any openings? In 2021? Anyone selling??

Melinda c | Sep 22, 2021
Gregg Scurka | Sep 22, 2021

I dont beleive its open in winter. Yes lots for sale though. But check with office they are strict here with certain things

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Are there hiking trails open to the public (people not camping)?

Phoebe Karkos | Jul 24, 2022
Jeff St Germain | Jul 24, 2022

You can definitely enter through George Washington State Park. There may be a small fee couple of bucks. All of the trails run off the Fire Road at GW.

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Do they offer winter camping

Helena Mamudovski | Sep 22, 2020
Bowdish Lake Camping Area | Sep 22, 2020

No, the camping season ends after Columbus Day weekend

Hello, I have a 24ft RV it’s a95 but in really good shape, no kids,maybe a small dog and no guest, I’m looking for sewer and electric also. How muck would it be for the season and would I have to pay all at once?

Jason Kazmierczak | Sep 22, 2020
Richard Peloquin | Sep 22, 2020

There is no age limit for RV's. There are a lot of hidden charges though. You must ask for these hidden charges, there is a Basic Fees charges but you only get this upon check in. Some of these hidden charges are not listed on their Basic Fees hand out sheet. one of the biggest is Septic. they charge you a whopping $400.00 more for that! There is not mention of a lot of the basic fees on their website. All I can say is good luck!

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Can you stay year round?

Maria Boisseau | Sep 23, 2019
R H | Sep 23, 2019

No, the season runs from May through October only.

Are you year around campground and what's the price

Daisy Grinvalsky | Sep 23, 2019
Jeff St Germain | Sep 23, 2019

They are may through October. Sites vary depending on location, water etc.

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Do you have camp sites for sale

Barboza Edna | Sep 23, 2019
Eric Deroche | Sep 23, 2019

Ryan is correct.

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are you open year round

Brittany Salo | Sep 23, 2019
Ellen Krippelcz | Sep 23, 2019

May thru October

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Do you have year round camping? Or is it just seasonal?

Richard Church | Sep 23, 2018
Bowdish Lake Camping Area | Sep 23, 2018

The camping season goes from Memorial day weekend in May to Columbus weekend in October

Are pets allowed

Linda Hyde | Sep 23, 2018
Mark Barlow | Sep 23, 2018

It's 50 dollars a Dog for the season as long as they are not a vicious breed and must be on a leash. We have 2 dogs and they both love it there.

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Do you rent any camps or campers? I have sold my house and I am looking for a place to stay for the summer. Thanks

Bryan Desmarais | Sep 23, 2018
Mark Barlow | Sep 23, 2018

No rentals

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Is wi-fi available

Richard Roberts | Sep 23, 2018
Eric Deroche | Sep 23, 2018

At the main office and the halls yes

Is this open year round

jon dimaura | Sep 23, 2018
Bowdish Lake Camping Area | Sep 23, 2018

The campground is open for the camping season from Memorial Weekend in May through Columbus Weekend in October

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