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The Town of Jamestown
Fort Getty Park
P.O BOX 377
Jamestown, RI 02835
Fax: (401)423-7229
Office:(401)423-7211
e-mail: amasterson@jamestownri.net

Camping Rules

  • Camping is allowed only in designated areas.
  • Check out and check in are both 12 noon.
  • No new arrivals are allowed into the campground between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Quiet hours are between 10 PM and 7 AM. STRICTLY ENFORCED.
  • Only one RV or tent per site.
  • No park models allowed.
  • No tents allowed in the RV area and vice versa.
  • There is a limit of 6 people per site.
  • Any visitors must pay the standard parking fee and be out of the campground by 10 PM.
  • There is a limit of one vehicle per tent site.
  • All vehicles, trailers and boats must have current registration.
  • No all terrain vehicles are allowed in the park.
  • Campsites must be left clean and all refuse placed in proper receptacles.
  • Please recycle where applicable.
  • There is no loitering or cooking allowed in or around the restrooms.
  • Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult when using the restrooms.
  • DO NOT ABUSE WATER USE.
  • Car, boat and trailer washing are strictly prohibited.
  • Periodic Town bans on other outdoor water uses must also be observed.
  • No person shall cause or permit the discharge of sewage or any type of gray water onto or into the ground.
  • No open holding containers are permitted. Penalties include loss of privileges and fines.
  • Dump station rules are posted at the dump station.
  • No boats are allowed in the camping area. Boats must be stored securely on a trailer in designated parking areas.
  • PETS are allowed, but nuisance barking will not be tolerated, and all droppings must be picked up.
  • Pets must be leashed at all times when out of doors, and leash must not extend beyond the campsite.
  • No Pet is to be left unattended.
  • No holes shall be dug in the campground for any purpose.
  • Campfires must be kept under control, confined to the rings provided & extinguished by 10 p.m.
  • Only untreated and unpainted wood may be burned.
  • No Refrigerator, freezer or any major appliance may be connected to the outside of any RV or trailer.
  • The use of firearms or any hunting equipment is prohibited.
  • No fire works are allowed in the park. Possession is a felony.
  • There are no lifeguards stationed in the park. Swim at your own risk.
  • The person to whom a site is granted is solely responsible for compliance with the rules as posted.
  • Ft. Getty personnel are authorized to eject and refuse further access to violators.
  • Penalties may also include fines

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