About Bowdish Lake Camping Area
Bowdish Lake Camping Area sits on 150 wooded acres in Chepachet, Rhode Island, 45 minutes northwest of Providence. The campground centers on a 100-acre private lake with a sandy beach and boat launch.
Bowdish Lake Camping Area spans 150 wooded acres in Chepachet, Rhode Island. The campground hosts over 200 campsites for seasonal leaseholders and overnight guests. The season runs from April 1 through October 31 each year.
The 100-acre Bowdish Lake provides a sandy swimming beach and boat launch. The lake offers rental canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats for guests. A private stocked fishery supports catch-and-release fishing on the lake.
The campground operates a scheduled activity calendar with themed weekends. Christmas in July and Halloween Spooktacular anchor the social schedule. Daily activities include hay wagon rides, flashlight tag, and outdoor movies.
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What Amenities Does Bowdish Lake Camping Area Offer?
Amenities include a camp store, a heated swimming pool, two playgrounds, a sports field, and horseshoe pits. The activity center hosts scheduled classes and events, including sewing, quilting, and science workshops. Laundry facilities and restrooms with showers are located in two centrally positioned bathhouses.
What Are the Check-In Rules at Bowdish Lake Camping Area?
Check-in time is 2:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Reservations can be made online through the campground website or by calling (401) 568-8890. A two-night minimum stay is required on weekends during the peak season from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Where Is Bowdish Lake Camping Area Located?
What Attractions Are Near Bowdish Lake Camping Area?
Chepachet Village center is 2.5 miles away and features antique shops and dining. Providence Place Mall and the Rhode Island State House are 25 miles southeast in Providence. Emergency medical care is available at Landmark Medical Center, 8 miles north in Woonsocket.
What Activities Are Available at Bowdish Lake Camping Area?
What Is the Atmosphere Like at Bowdish Lake Camping Area?
The campground operates as a seasonal community with a high percentage of leaseholders who return annually. The atmosphere is family-oriented and socially active, with many events designed for children and multi-generational groups. The property is not gated but is patrolled by campground staff.
Are Pets Allowed at Bowdish Lake Camping Area?
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. A maximum of two pets is permitted per campsite. Aggressive dog breeds are not allowed. Owners must clean up after their pets immediately; waste stations are provided throughout the campground.
