Hi Joe:

I used to live in Newport, right behind the tennis hall of fame, and
during Jazz season would be able to hear some of the Jazz for free.

Anyway, there is a nice town owned park on Conanicut Island (the town of
Jamestown) that allows RV parking and is right on the bay. You have to
cross the Newport bridge to head over to the Jazz festival, but in the
summer it will be one of the most direct routes. The worst part will be
trying to get through town (Americas Cup Ave., etc.).

The park is called:
Fort Getty Recreational Area
<http://www.jamestownri.net/parks/ftgetty.html>is located just west of
Mackerel Cove Beach, off of Beavertail Road. Overlooking West Passage,
it offers 25 tentsites and 100 trailer sites for use by campers. During
World Wars I and II, it was used for observation and protection of the
entrance to Narragansett Bay. The park offers a boat ramp, fishing area,
camper services and showers. For more information and campsite
reservations call (401) 423-7264.

See http://www.jamestown-ri.info/jri_recreation.htm and
http://www.jamestown-ri.info/ for details. Getty park is a great place
to go Windsurfing if the winds are right.

Regards,
--Jeff Strickrott

Joe Federici wrote:

> I'm heading up to the New Port Folk Festival this year and was
> wondering if anyone has recommendations for a good campground in the
> area. Well be spending most of the day at the festival so were
> basically just looking to park somewhere but don't mind paying if need
> be.
>
> thanks
>
> Joe F.
>
>