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BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will start work on removing docks at the former Echo Lake Campground in Burrillville next week, weather permitting, the agency announced
Published on PROVIDENCE, RI (STL.News) The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that it has purchased the former Echo Lake Campground in Burrillville. The 235-acre property is located on the west side of Echo Lake, also known as Pascoag Reservoir, and contains 2,200 feet of linear frontage on the lake. “This acquisition is an unparalleled opportunity to secure a large swath of the freshwater shoreline on Echo Lake along with a substantial tract of conserved forestland,” said DEM Director Janet Coit. “DEM’s purchase of this property further protects water quality and provides significant recreational benefits in northern Rhode Island and is a nice complement to our George Washington Management Area.” The campground’s location on a large freshwater lake makes this property a key recreational asset. The recently completed Parks Study, and emerging national trends, show that camping is on the rise, and DEM’s campsite operations indicate there is a large demand for this recreational resource. DEM manages five state campgrounds, including Burlingame State Campground, Charlestown Breachway, and East Beach Campground in Charlestown; Fishermen’s Memorial Campground in Narragansett; and George Washington Memorial Campground in Glocester. In order to pursue long term camping options, a master plan will be developed to identify the most appropriate business structure for the property and conceptualize a layout plan to achieve that vision. DEM will be working closely with the Town of Burrillville as we move forward.