Burlingame State Park

            The entrance to Burlingame State Park picnic area and the Kimball Sanctuary is Prosser Trail, an exit off US Route 1 in Charlestown, RI. This very popular state recreation  area offers 50 fireplaces, toilets, drinking water, a swimming beach and a nearby DEM boat launch for boating and fishing.

Location:  Sanctuary RD. (Route 1), Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813

Mailing Address:                                        Map: Click here

Burlingame State Park, Sanctuary RD., Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813

Phone Numbers: 

Burlingame Picnic Area - Seasonal [401] 364-8910

Burlingame State Park - Year Round [401] 322-8910

Burlingame Fax Number [401] 322-3083

Directions from Providence:

Take Interstate Rte. 95 South to Rte. 4 South to Rte. 1 South into Charlestown. Turn at the Burlingame Picnic Area Sign.

Current Fees:

ENTRANCE FEES: As of July 1, 1988, there will be no entrance fees charged at Rhode Island State Parks, although parking fees will be in effect at all Rhode Island State Beaches. All fees for Picnics and other Park Use still apply. Call Park Permit Office for further information.

Facility Rentals:

Picnic Sites $2.00 per day

Picnic Shelter $35.00 per day

Reservations:  Picnic Sites and Picnic Shelter can be reserved after April 1st and in season by calling 401-322-8910.

Operational Times:

Open year round - Sunrise to Sunset - Restrooms Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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Special Activities and Attractions:

Red Cross Swimming Lessons offered in July and August. Contact American Red Cross.

Other Information:

Lifeguards on Duty 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.[in season - Memorial Day to Labor Day]

Facilities and Activities:

Restrooms, Parking,Picnic Tables, Boat Ramp, Picnic Shelter, Swimming, Boating, Fishing

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