Top 8 Tiny House Communities in Rhode Island

Find tiny house communities across Rhode Island, from Newport-area monthly RV sites near the beach to Ashaway Pines resort living, luxury designer tiny homes at The Preserve, and family campgrounds in Foster and Chepachet. Most placement runs through RV parks and resort campgrounds rather than dedicated tiny house villages. Explore 8 communities across Rhode Island.

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Last UpdatedJune 28, 2026

TLDR: Rhode Island Tiny House Communities

8 established communities across Rhode Island

Rhode Island has few dedicated permanent tiny house villages; most placement runs through RV parks and resort campgrounds

Meadowlark in Middletown lists monthly long-term sites from about $995 to $1150 one mile from the beach near Newport

Ashaway Pines RV Resort near the Connecticut border offers pool, clubhouse, and full hookups in southwestern RI

The Preserve Residences in Richmond sells luxury designer tiny homes with resort access on Blueberry Hill

Timber Creek RV Resort in Westerly and Worden Pond Family Campground in South Kingstown anchor southern coast options

State law requires municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units; tiny homes on wheels usually go in licensed RV parks

Community availability, pricing, and policies change frequently. Always contact communities directly to confirm current details, lot availability, and requirements before planning a move.

Why Choose Rhode Island for Tiny Living?

Rhode Island tiny house communities are limited, but Atlantic coastline, Narragansett Bay islands, and walkable New England towns still draw downsizers to monthly RV parks near Newport, resort campgrounds in Washington County, family campgrounds inland, and luxury designer tiny homes at The Preserve. Dedicated permanent villages are rare; most on-site living clusters at RV-friendly parks and seasonal campgrounds, while state ADU laws open backyard placement paths on private lots.

Before joining a community, make sure you understand Rhode Island tiny house zoning laws so you know what to expect. Most communities handle the legal side for you, but it helps to know the rules. If you prefer to build your own tiny house instead of buying one already in the community, check out our directory of Rhode Island builders who can create a custom home that fits community requirements.

Not finding what you want in these communities? You can also browse tiny houses for sale across Rhode Island to find a home you can move into a community or place on your own land.

Newport & Aquidneck Island

MiddletownYear-Round Mobile Home & RV Park

Meadowlark Mobile Home & RV Park

Meadowlark Mobile Home & RV Park is at 132 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842, about one mile from the beach and 2.5 miles from downtown Newport. The park has 79 sites including 41 full-hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp electric, 38 electric-only sites, and five electric-plus-water sites on paved roads with grassy pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. Monthly long-term rates run approximately $995 to $1150 per month with a winter tier without electric or propane included. Seasonal sites have special monthly rates. Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, dump station, pet-friendly grounds, playground, RV storage, and on-site management. Good Sam Club park with military discounts. Call or visit meadowlarkrv.com for current monthly availability and tiny home on wheels policies.

132 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

Lots/Sites

79 RV and mobile home sites; 41 full hookups; monthly long-term available

Bring Your Own

Yes

Pricing

Monthly long-term approx $995 to $1150; winter tier without electric/propane. Daily and seasonal rates on meadowlarkrv.com.

Amenities

79 sites: 41 full hookup (30 and 50 amp), 38 electric-only, 5 electric plus water •monthly long-term rates approx $995 to $1150 per month •winter tier without electric or propane available •seasonal sites with special monthly rates •high-speed Wi-Fi and on-site laundry •dump station and RV storage •pet-friendly with playground, picnic tables, and fire rings •1 mile from beach, 2.5 miles from Newport •Good Sam Club park with military discounts •on-site management office

Confirm whether your tiny home on wheels qualifies for monthly long-term versus seasonal sites. Winter tier has different utility inclusion.

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Southern Rhode Island Coast

AshawayYear-Round RV Resort

Ashaway Pines RV Resort

Ashaway Pines RV Resort is at 235 Ashaway Road, Ashaway, RI 02808, in southwestern Rhode Island near the Connecticut border. Managed under Zeman RV Resorts, the property welcomes RVs and many tiny homes on wheels with full hookups. Amenities include cable TV, clubhouse, cornhole, dog park, laundry, miniature golf, on-site propane, camp store, pet-friendly policies, swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball, and Wi-Fi. The location sits minutes from Mystic, Connecticut, Watch Hill, Westerly, golf courses, casinos, beaches, and pristine rivers. Contact zemanrv.com for monthly and seasonal rates and long-term residency rules.

235 Ashaway Road, Ashaway, RI 02808

Lots/Sites

Full-hookup RV resort sites; seasonal and long-term options

Bring Your Own

Yes

Pricing

Rates through zemanrv.com/resorts/ashaway-pines-rv-resort. Call for monthly long-term pricing.

Amenities

full-hookup RV resort near Connecticut border •swimming pool and clubhouse •tennis courts, volleyball, and miniature golf •dog park and cornhole •on-site propane and camp store •laundry and cable TV •Wi-Fi and pet-friendly policies •near Mystic CT, Watch Hill, Westerly, beaches, and casinos •seasonal and extended-stay options

Resort may have seasonal residency limits for tiny homes on wheels. Confirm long-term monthly policies with management before moving in.

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WesterlyYear-Round RV Resort

Timber Creek RV Resort

Timber Creek RV Resort is at 118 Dunnes Corner Road, Westerly, RI 02891, in southern Rhode Island near Westerly beaches and downtown. The resort offers laundry, camp store, swimming pool, pet-friendly policies, basketball, tennis court, restrooms and showers, playground, horseshoes, pickleball court, and fishing on site. Full-hookup RV sites welcome motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels with nightly, weekly, and monthly options. Book through rvonthego.com/rhode-island/timber-creek-rv-resort or call for long-term rates and tiny home on wheels acceptance.

118 Dunnes Corner Road, Westerly, RI 02891

Lots/Sites

Full-hookup RV resort sites with nightly, weekly, and monthly options

Bring Your Own

Yes

Pricing

Nightly, weekly, and monthly rates through rvonthego.com or resort office.

Amenities

swimming pool and camp store •laundry and restroom and shower facilities •pet friendly •basketball, tennis, horseshoes, and pickleball •playground and on-site fishing •full-hookup RV sites •near Westerly beaches and downtown •nightly, weekly, and monthly rates

Confirm permanent versus seasonal residency rules for tiny homes on wheels before monthly booking.

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HopkintonFamily Campground

Holly Tree Campground

Holly Tree Campground is at 109 Ashaway Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833, in Washington County near Ashaway and southern Rhode Island beaches. Amenities include basketball and bocce courts, free hot showers, a game room, open-air post and beam pavilion, and proximity to South County beaches, Watch Hill, Newport, historic downtown Westerly, Mystic Village and Seaport, and Foxwoods and Mohegan casinos. Water and electric hookups available for RV stays. Visit hollytreecampground.com for seasonal rates and long-term availability for bring-your-own RV and tiny home setups.

109 Ashaway Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833

Lots/Sites

RV sites with water and electric; seasonal camping

Bring Your Own

Yes

Pricing

Rates on hollytreecampground.com.

Amenities

basketball and bocce courts •free hot showers and game room •open-air post and beam pavilion •water and electric RV hookups •near South County beaches and Watch Hill •close to Newport, Westerly, Mystic, and casinos •family-oriented campground atmosphere

Confirm monthly long-term policies; primarily seasonal family campground.

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South KingstownFamily Campground on Worden Pond

Worden Pond Family Campground

Worden Pond Family Campground is at 416A Worden Pond Road, Wakefield, South Kingstown, RI 02879, on Worden Pond in southern Rhode Island. Amenities include water and electric hookups, coin-operated showers, restrooms, dumping stations, beach, fishing, play area and equipment, pavilion, and wood and ice for sale. Pet-friendly family camping near South County beaches and Narragansett. Visit wordenpondfamilycampground.com for seasonal site rates and extended-stay options for bring-your-own RV and tiny home setups.

416A Worden Pond Road, Wakefield, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Lots/Sites

Water and electric RV sites on Worden Pond; seasonal camping

Bring Your Own

Yes

Pricing

Seasonal rates on wordenpondfamilycampground.com.

Amenities

on Worden Pond in South Kingstown •water and electric hookups •coin-operated showers and restrooms •dumping stations •beach and fishing on pond •play area and pavilion •wood and ice for sale •near Wakefield and South County beaches •family-oriented seasonal camping

Primarily seasonal family campground. Confirm monthly long-term policies for tiny homes on wheels.

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Northern & Rural Rhode Island

RichmondLuxury Tiny Home Residences

The Preserve Residences Tiny Homes

The Preserve Residences Tiny Homes are at 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond, RI 02898, on Blueberry Hill at The Preserve Sporting Club and Resort spanning over 1,000 acres. Designer tiny homes combine minimal modern design with luxury finishes for primary residences, getaway homes, or downsized living with resort access. Listed units include designer tiny homes at Alexander Circle with floor plans maximizing storage and one-bedroom layouts. One unit has been listed around $1,490,000. Resort amenities include 20-plus miles of ATV, mountain biking, and snowmobile trails, glamping, treehouses, spa, pool, beaches, walking paths, golf, shooting sports, and on-site dining. This is a purchase or lease luxury product, not a bring-your-own-lot RV park. Contact thepreserveri.com/residences/tiny-homes for current availability and pricing.

1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond, RI 02898

Lots/Sites

Designer luxury tiny home residences within The Preserve resort community

Bring Your Own

Pricing

Sale listings from about $1,490,000 on featured units; lease options quoted by inquiry. Annual lot or club fees additional.

Amenities

designer tiny homes on Blueberry Hill at The Preserve resort •over 1,000 acres with 20+ miles of ATV, biking, and snowmobile trails •luxury finishes with smart storage and architect-designed floor plans •access to sporting club amenities: golf, shooting, spa, pools, dining •glamping, treehouses, beaches, and walking paths on property •units for primary residence, getaway, or downsize living •listed sale prices from about $1,490,000 on select units •not a bring-your-own-lot RV park

Luxury purchase or lease residences within private resort. Not bring-your-own tiny home lot rental. Annual resort and HOA fees apply per The Preserve policies.

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FosterFamily Campground

Whispering Pines Campground

Whispering Pines Campground is in the Hope Valley and Foster area of northern Rhode Island with spacious RV sites offering full hookups and comfortable cabin options. Amenities include clean restrooms, hot showers, camp store, fireplace and picnic table at sites, sewer sites, swimming, state-tested water, horseshoe courts, basketball, volleyball, lending library, water and electric hookups, and weekend activities. Pets on leashes welcome. Near public golf course access. Visit whisperingpinescamping.com for seasonal and monthly availability. Note: some directories list 7 Harrington Road in Foster; confirm exact site address when booking.

Hope Valley, Foster, RI 02825

Lots/Sites

RV sites with full hookups and cabin rentals; seasonal focus

Bring Your Own

Yes

Pricing

Seasonal and short-term rates on whisperingpinescamping.com.

Amenities

spacious RV sites with full hookups •cabin rental options available •fireplace and picnic table at sites •camp store and clean restrooms with hot showers •sewer sites and state-tested water •swimming and weekend activities •horseshoe courts, basketball, and volleyball •lending library •pets on leashes welcome •near public golf course

Primarily seasonal family campground. Confirm whether year-round or monthly long-term stays are available for tiny homes on wheels.

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ChepachetFamily Campground

Oakleaf Family Campground

Oakleaf Family Campground is at 43 Oak Leaf Way, Chepachet, RI 02814, in northern Rhode Island near Providence County rural areas. Sites offer water and 15 or 30-amp electric hookups with an outdoor swimming pool, free hot showers, large recreation hall, camp store, basketball court, two horseshoe pits, two playgrounds, bocce, and cornhole pits. Family-oriented seasonal camping with pet-friendly policies. Visit oakleafcampground.com for site availability and whether monthly stays are offered for long-term RV or tiny home residents.

43 Oak Leaf Way, Chepachet, RI 02814

Lots/Sites

Water and electric RV sites; seasonal family campground

Bring Your Own

Yes

Pricing

Seasonal rates on oakleafcampground.com.

Amenities

water and electric (15 or 30 amp) hookups •outdoor swimming pool •free hot showers and large recreation hall •camp store •basketball court, horseshoe pits, and two playgrounds •bocce and cornhole pits •family-oriented seasonal atmosphere •northern Rhode Island rural setting

Primarily seasonal. Confirm long-term monthly availability before planning full-time residency.

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FAQs About Tiny House Communities in Rhode Island

Tiny homes are legal in Rhode Island, but dedicated public tiny house villages are limited. Rhode Island HB 5797 and related ADU legislation require municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units on qualifying residential lots, though local size limits and owner-occupancy rules vary. Tiny homes on wheels are usually classified as RVs or park models and placed in licensed RV parks and campgrounds for extended stays. The state has not adopted IRC Appendix Q statewide in all towns. Temporary structure rules under the RI Building Code Chapter 31 apply to some short-term placements. Always call your town planning office before you buy land or move a home.

Costs vary widely. Meadowlark Mobile Home and RV Park in Middletown lists monthly long-term rates around $995 to $1150 with a winter tier without electric or propane. Ashaway Pines and Timber Creek quote seasonal and monthly rates online or by phone. The Preserve Residences lists luxury designer tiny homes from about $1,490,000 on featured units plus resort fees. Family campgrounds like Oakleaf, Holly Tree, and Worden Pond are primarily seasonal. Building a tiny home in Rhode Island commonly runs $30,000 to $120,000 before lot fees, with coastal land costs pushing ADU projects higher near Newport and Providence.

Meadowlark, Ashaway Pines, Timber Creek, Whispering Pines, Holly Tree, Oakleaf, and Worden Pond accept bring-your-own RVs and many tiny homes on wheels on hookup sites, though several are primarily seasonal campgrounds. Confirm RVIA certification, site length, and whether monthly long-term occupancy is allowed versus summer-only leases. The Preserve Residences sells designer tiny homes within the resort; it is not a bring-your-own-lot park. For permanent placement, many Rhode Island owners use ADUs on private residential lots under local town rules.

The Newport area includes Meadowlark Mobile Home and RV Park in Middletown near Aquidneck Island beaches. Southern Rhode Island and Washington County include Ashaway Pines in Ashaway, Timber Creek in Westerly, Holly Tree in Hopkinton, and Worden Pond Family Campground in South Kingstown near Wakefield. Northern and rural Rhode Island includes Whispering Pines near Foster, Oakleaf Family Campground in Chepachet, and The Preserve luxury tiny homes in Richmond on Blueberry Hill.

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Newport & Aquidneck Island

Meadowlark Mobile Home & RV Park

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Southern Rhode Island Coast

Ashaway Pines RV Resort

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Timber Creek RV Resort

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Holly Tree Campground

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Worden Pond Family Campground

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Northern & Rural Rhode Island

The Preserve Residences Tiny Homes

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Whispering Pines Campground

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Oakleaf Family Campground

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