Burlingame State Park
| Burlingame State Park | |
| Rhode Island State Park | |
 Watchaug Pond | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Town | Charlestown |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°23′03″N 71°42′03″W / 41.38417°N 71.70083°WCoordinates: 41°23′03″N 71°42′03″W / 41.38417°N 71.70083°W [1] |
| Campground | 3,100 acres (1,255 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1934 |
| Management | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
  Location in Rhode Island
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| Website: Burlingame State Park and Campground | |
Burlingame State Park and Campground is a Rhode Island state park and recreation area located next to Watchaug Pond in the town of Charlestown. The park is adjacent to the National Audubon Society's Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary, a 29-acre (12 ha) property on the southern shore of Watchaug Pond.[3]
Activities and amenities
The park features camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and a boat-launch ramp.[2] Hiking trails connect the campground and the Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary. Educational programs are held at the sanctuary throughout the year.[4]
Wildlife
Mammals observed at the park include deer, rabbits, muskrat, mink, foxes, otters and weasels. Up to 80 bird species nest in the park, and many more pass through during migration season. Reptiles and amphibians include frogs, salamanders, Eastern box turtles and the non-venomous northern water snake.[5]
Campground
The campground's 3,100 acres (1,300 ha) include 713 campsites (including 20 cabins and one shelter), a camp store, freshwater beach, and canoe rentals.[4]
Other
The park's northern area along the Pawcatuck River is used primarily for hunting.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Burlingame State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 "Burlingame State Park and Campground". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary". Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- 1 2 "Burlingame State Park: Campground Details". Welcome to RI State Parks. Rhode Island State. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- 1 2 "Burlingame State Park & Campground (1934)". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
External links
- Burlingame State Park and Campground Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation