RV Park Cap Rates in Rhode Island
Real capitalization rate data from 4 parks across Rhode Island. Understand what the market is actually returning before you write a check.
What This Means for Investors
Rhode Island is running hot. An average cap rate of 21.8% is well above the national norm, which signals either underpriced assets, rural markets with strong cash flow, or operators who haven't professionalized revenue. For buyers, that spread is opportunity — find the bottom-quartile operators and you're buying cash flow, not just real estate.
The wide range (17.9%–24.6%) tells the other side of the story: there are parks in this state priced like trophy assets and parks priced like distressed debt. Know which bucket you're bidding on. The highest cap rates typically reflect either management upside or location risk — underwrite both.
At an average estimated value of $3,809,592, most Rhode Island parks are in reach for individual investors or small syndicates — this isn't a market dominated exclusively by institutional buyers.
Cap Rates by City — Rhode Island
| City | Avg Cap Rate | Parks | Avg Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown | 24.6% | 1 | $5,887,656 |
| Middletown | 23.9% | 1 | $569,116 |
| Portsmouth | 20.6% | 1 | $3,469,225 |
| Glocester | 17.9% | 1 | $5,312,375 |
Top 10 Highest Cap Rate Parks
Highest estimated returns — investigate occupancy, management quality, and NOI sustainability before buying on cap rate alone.
| Park Name | City | Cap Rate | Sites | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worden Pond Family Campground | South Kingstown | 24.6% | 250 | $5,887,655 |
| Second Beach Family Campground | Middletown | 23.9% | 25 | $569,116 |
| Newport RV Park | Portsmouth | 20.6% | 100 | $3,469,225 |
| Bowdish Lake Camping Area | Glocester | 17.9% | 200 | $5,312,375 |
10 Lowest Cap Rate Parks
Lower cap rates reflect higher prices relative to income — often found in premium markets, coastal areas, or parks with strong amenities and stable occupancy.
| Park Name | City | Cap Rate | Sites | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdish Lake Camping Area | Glocester | 17.9% | 200 | $5,312,375 |
| Newport RV Park | Portsmouth | 20.6% | 100 | $3,469,225 |
| Second Beach Family Campground | Middletown | 23.9% | 25 | $569,116 |
| Worden Pond Family Campground | South Kingstown | 24.6% | 250 | $5,887,655 |
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