Burlingame State Park

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Coordinates: 41°21′46″N 71°42′01″W / 41.36278°N 71.70028°W

Burlingame State Park
Rhode Island state park
Country	United States
State	Rhode Island
County	Washington

Location	Charlestown
- elevation	36 ft (11 m) ^[1]
- coordinates	41°21′46″N 71°42′01″W / 41.36278°N 71.70028°W / 41.36278; -71.70028

Area	3,100 acres (1,255 ha)

Established	1934
Management	Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation

Location of Burlingame State Park in Rhode Island

Burlingame State Park and Campground is a Rhode Island state park and recreation area. The 3,100-acre (4.8 sq mi) area is located next to Watchaug Pond in Charlestown, Rhode Island next to the National Audubon Society's Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary, a 29-acre (12 ha) property located on the southern shore of Watchaug Pond. Hiking trails lead from the campground to the sanctuary. In addition to the campground the park features swimming, fishing and a boat-launch ramp. The area along the Pawcatuck River is primarily used for hunting.

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.^[2] Throughout the year, educational programs are held at the sanctuary for birders, families and individuals who want to learn more about the natural world.

Campground

The campground (and park) entrance is off US 1 in Charlestown. It features 700 campsites, 11 rustic cabins, a camp store, a freshwater beach and canoe rentals. Two pets are permitted per campsite, with restrictions.^[3] Burlingame State Park is a carry in/carry out facility; to control the spread of nonnative pests and diseases, the import or export of firewood is strongly discouraged.^[4]

References

↑ "Burlingame State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 2002-08-27. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
↑ Burlingame State Park History Retrieved 2012-12-08.
↑ Burlingame State Park, RI reservation information Retrieved 2011-08-06.
↑ Rhode Island State Parks Retrieved 2011-08-06.

External links

Burlingame State Park and Campground Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation

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