Campgrounds
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.
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Voluntown, CT
Pachaug State Forest (Chapman & Green Falls areas)
Entrance off Route 49 860-376-4075This very large state forest has three campgrounds, including spaces for horse camping. - Chapman Area Map (PDF) - Green Falls Area Map (PDF)
East Lyme, CT
Rocky Neck State Park
244 West Main Street (Route 156) 860-739-5471Camping close to Long Island Sound at this pretty and diverse park, with lots of daytime activities. Park has 160 wooded or open-air campsites. There is a camping fee. - Hiking Map (PDF) - Camping Map (PDF)
Thompson, CT
West Thompson Lake Campground
Reardon RoadOpen: Mid May - Mid September
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.
Pomfret Center, CT
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
276 Mashamoquet Road 860-928-6121There 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.
Baltic, CT
Salt Rock Campground
173 Scotland Road (Rte. 97) 860-822-088471 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.
East Haddam, CT
Devil's Hopyard State Park
366 Hopyard Road 860-873-8566The 21 wooded campsites in this park are located near a beautiful waterfall. Open in April; campground closes after July 4th. - Park Map (PDF)