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Campgrounds of Mystic Connecticut have rustic charm

Campgrounds with very reasonable rates operate at 13 state parks and state forests, and many of them are in the Mystic region of eastern Connecticut. The state Department of Environmental Protection offers plenty of information on its website about camping. In addition, Mystic has a privately owned campground. Campgrounds in CT may be near the beach, and they offer a wide variety of amenities in terms of bathrooms, showers, dumping and hookups. Also, accessibility to nearby fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports varies widely. Be sure to contact individual campgrounds for detailed information.

6 places to visit

West Thompson Lake Campground

Open: Mid May - Mid September

Reardon Road Thompson, CT
Family campground run by the U.S Army Corp. of Engineers. 23 campsites are available, as well as electric hookup, boating, hiking, fishing and some planned activies.

Mashamoquet Brook State Park

276 Mashamoquet Road Pomfret Center, CT 06259 860-928-6121
There are two campgrounds at the park - Mashamoquet Brook Campground (320 Mashamoquet Road) has 18 wooded sites, and Wolf Den Campground (147 Wolf Den Drive) has 35 open sites. Bathrooms, showers, dumping station. Fishing, hiking, swimming nearby. No pets. - Trail Map (PDF) - Campgrounds Map (PDF)
Season: Mid-April thru mid-October. Check website for current fees.

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Salt Rock Campground

173 Scotland Road (Rte. 97) Baltic, CT 860-822-0884
71 tent and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Utilities to some sites, bathroom, dumping station, showers, in-ground swimming pool. Two pets/site permitted. Fishing by permit along the Shetucket River with over one mile of waterfront access. Permits may be obtained at the Salt Rock State Campground office. Open May through July 4th holiday.