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Riverdale Farm Campsites allows pets at all sites, offering tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations from April through November. Located directly in Clinton, Connecticut, this campground features full hookups for RVs, including 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. Nearby Hammonasset State Park Campground in Madison provides pet-friendly sites with electric hookups, showers, and toilets, though seasonal restrictions may apply. Both campgrounds offer fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water for campers and their four-legged companions. Sites are spacious and generally well-maintained, with regular campers often willing to assist newcomers with local pet information. The campgrounds maintain strict quiet hours to prevent excessive barking from disturbing neighboring sites.
Several hiking trails wind through the area, providing excellent exercise opportunities for dogs. Rocky Neck State Park Campground, located about 20 minutes from Clinton in Niantic, permits pets on leashes at designated sites and offers beach access where dogs can cool off during hot summer months. Niantic KOA provides additional pet-friendly cabin options with dedicated areas for dog walking and waste disposal. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times when outside the camper or tent. Local veterinary services can be found within a 15-minute drive of most campgrounds, with 24-hour emergency animal hospitals available in nearby Old Saybrook and New London.
"I had a hankering for East Coast seafood, so I picked Hammonesett Beach State Park for Connecticut. Our 2nd state of 5.
Hammonesett Beach has a huge campground."
"Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability"This is a really nice family campground just a mile or so off I-95 in Clinton, CT. It is about 20 miles from Mystic and the historic seaport center."
"The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground. The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice."
"The beach is about a 1 mile walk or drive from the campground. The walk is lovely and I have seen deer, turkeys, many birds, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife along the way."
"Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads."
"His place in Niantic Connecticut very close to downtown and the beach which they have a shuttle for. The staff is very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the area."
"Close to level parking pad, with table and very nice brick firepit. Sites not too close together. I had woods behind me. I would definitely camp here again."
"This place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River (major RT 9 highway is on west side)."
"Nice camp ground in the woods near hadlyme"
"There are trails behind the sites along a large marsh. The wildlife was incredible, a beaver family family lives in the marsh so every night around 10 they would be up splashing around loudly."
"The sites are very open, not wooded so you have little privacy from adjacent sites."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."
"However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."
from $20 - $225 / night
Check Availability"Selden Neck State Park is an island in the Connecticut River with no roads or development other than 4 campsites. You have to kayak or boat in."
from $5 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups."
"Sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it. It was a quiet area with ponds and creeks and a generally relaxing setting."
from $74 - $80 / night
Check Availability"There's a few sites close to each other, so it is nice to go with enough people to occupy them all at once to keep it personal. You can swim and fish and relax all day!"
from $5 / night
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ScoutWe have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.
GuideMost amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs! We’ve been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park. Every one of us had a great time with the perfect campsite deep in the woods (still able to park my 26’ camper trailer). Swimming pool, great playground, among lots of trails and wooded area surrounding almost every site. Best camping weekends we’ve ever had have been at Waters Edge.
TravelerQuaint little campground. Not many tenting sites but along a beautiful lake. Pets allowed. Bathrooms close by 10, something to keep in mind. And they’re cash or check only! Taylor Pond is not far and a great hike to bring both kids and pets. This campground was perfect for us and our dog. Bring your own kayaks or use the campgrounds free of charge.
ScoutStandard crabgrass parking lot with drunks driving around on golf carts and RV's stacked on top of each other. The woman who runs the office is a very angry person and it made the entire visit unpleasant, which is no surprise as she has been hostile and unwelcoming the several times I've visited. Pool looks nice though I guess, I've never dared to use it for fear of breaking one of the many unwritten and unspoken rules. A great place for people who enjoy eating dinner next to your neighbor's septic pipe. I called to ask if they allowed dogs and was told "NO" just to arrive and be asked to park next to the dog park.
ScoutGreat family campground with lots of activities. A little pricey. Plenty of open space a dog park area. 3 pools a kiddie pool and outdoor in ground hot tub. Golf cart rentals. Very clean and accommodating
GuideWe stayed for 3 nights, the sites and camp were very clean and well maintained. Everyone was very friendly, lots of things to do - pool, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, arcade, a small field to play frisbee or ball, mini-golf (mini-golf landscape needs to be refreshed a bit) there is even a very small fenced in dog park which was nice if you want to let your dog off leash to play. We did not experience any screaming kids all night.
GuideSomewhat crowded
staff was very nice. Lots of places around to go sightseeing. Most of the area isn’t dog friendly, so be careful if you take your pet. No problem at the campground
LegendI had a hankering for East Coast seafood, so I picked Hammonesett Beach State Park for Connecticut. Our 2nd state of 5.
Hammonesett Beach has a huge campground. They divide the loops with names. I unfortunately chose Pequot. This loop has THE WORST bathrooms/showers on the South side of the campground. Looks like they were built in 1950s with rotten wood siding. Dirty. The showers were outside the bathroom- there was a bench & hooks OUTSIDE! We found out all the other loops had modern bathhouses.
My first impression of this campground is it's loud, crazy busy & there's traffic noise from the beach road. I actually liked it! This is a fun campground for families. There were kids on bikes, scooters, skateboards,roller blades. Watch your speed! They don't always watch out for your car.
I found out most people stay through Sunday & leave on Monday. There were still lots of campers left. Lots of tent campers.
I chose site 14 on the Pequot Loop because I thought I would have a view of one of the ponds. There was tall vegetation, so that was out.
The sites on the other side of the loop were right by the main beach road. Noisy during the day, but quiet at night.
There are some sites with shade, but most are sunny.
There's no electricity at most of the sites. Our site was full sun(yay for the solar panel!). On Beach Road in the campground there's 2 rows of full hookup sites, but they go FAST! I tried.
NO PETS! Including dogs.
No WiFi, but there's cell service. At least 5 dump stations.
The beach was popular.
There was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in.
They have a beautiful Nature Center. A couple of easy hikes through one of the preserves.
This was a good base camp for the area. Gillette Castle & other state parks are within driving distance. Connecticut is a beautiful state!!
TravelerClean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.
Pet friendly camping near Clinton, Connecticut offers campers a diverse mix of waterfront and woodland experiences along the Connecticut shoreline. The region sits at a modest elevation with coastal climate patterns producing mild springs and humid summers, with average summer temperatures ranging 75-85°F. Most campgrounds in this area maintain season-long operations from April through October or November, closing during winter months when temperatures regularly drop below freezing.
Beach access: 20 minute walk from Hammonasset State Park Campground: "Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need. You can ride your bike from your site to the playground, store, beach, local ice cream shop, coffee shop, or our family favorite, meig's point nature center," notes Tiffany T.
Water sports: The Connecticut River and Long Island Sound provide multiple kayaking locations. At Selden Neck State Park Campground, "You have to kayak or boat in. There's a boat launch across from the island on the west side of the river at Deep River Landing where you can leave your car," explains Jason S. The 20-minute paddle to this island campground rewards with unique waterfront camping.
Fishing opportunities: Local ponds and rivers offer freshwater fishing options. At Wolf's Den Family Campground, "At the back of the property, there's also a fishing pond, which my husband loved," shares Laura L. Devil's Hopyard State Park provides creek access for trout fishing, with Allan D. noting it's a "Great place for opening day of trout. Small little campground located in an amazing a beautiful park. Go here every spring for opening day of fishing season and camp the entire weekend."
Natural setting: Many campers appreciate the natural environments around Clinton. Hidden Lake Farm gets high marks for its secluded atmosphere with Ashley F. describing it as "Quiet and Private." Similarly, at Rocky Neck State Park Campground, "Sites are nice, there is a dumping station and some great sites for group camping," according to Michelle D.
Family activities: Organized campground events keep children engaged. At Niantic KOA, Bernie C. reports: "So many activities for kids and family. Well maintained facilities. Kind and helpful staff." This sentiment is echoed at Wolf's Den Family Campground, which features "Mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids. Family oriented park. Bingo, board games, and other activities available," according to Jeremy G.
Scenic views: The region offers memorable sunset views and natural scenery. Jason S. describes Selden Neck State Park: "The sunset view was amazing. There was a little noise at night from boat traffic but it didn't keep us up." At Hammonasset, Ossama B. mentions the "Amazing sunset scene" as a highlight of their stay.
Site privacy varies significantly: Campgrounds differ greatly in terms of site spacing and privacy. At Aces High RV Park, April L. notes, "Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors. Sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it." In contrast, at Devil's Hopyard State Park, "The campsites are right next to each other and are marked with posts. The sites are so close that the posts are marked with the site number on both sides which tells me that there has been confusion in the past," reports Ryan A.
Seasonal restrictions: Some campgrounds limit pet access during peak season. Laura L. warns about Hammonasset State Park: "Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this." Always verify current pet policies before booking.
Campsite reservations: Book well in advance for summer weekends. Bianca M. advises about Hammonasset: "The camp sites do fill up FAST over the summer up until school starts back up so if you plan to camp, BOOK AHEAD!"
Playground access: Wildwood State Park Campground offers multiple recreational facilities for children. "The campgrounds are clean and spacious... It is close to the beach, but a very small and rocky beach," notes Michael G. Though located across Long Island Sound in New York, many Connecticut families visit this campground.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds maintain better noise control than others. At Devil's Hopyard, Christine K. reports: "Unfortunately our second night had some noisy obnoxious neighbors and there are no staff on site to monitor noise levels." Select sites further from communal areas for quieter evenings.
Kid-friendly amenities: Campgrounds with dedicated children's programming offer better experiences for families. At Niantic KOA, they provide "daily firetruck rides, complimentary shuttle into the town of Niantic," according to Lee D., while at Riverdale Farm Campsites, Nick H. shares, "We did bingo and it was a blast. It was a beautiful day on the beach pond. They had great prizes for cheap cost. I spent 2 dollars for 10 long rounds of bingo with 4 cards."
Site selection: Choose sites based on your specific needs. At Wolf's Den Family Campground, Kevin J. advises: "Really long or tall RV will need to stay close to the front of the campground, as typical older campground is not designed for 40 foot long or 10 foot high campers."
Full hookup availability: Check for complete utility connections. At Hammonasset, Jason B. notes: "Most sites don't have hook ups so you have to run off battery and water storage tanks if you have a RV."
Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds offer better access for larger rigs. At Aces High RV Park, Steve K. reports: "Many pull-thru sites, maybe 20 back ins on a pond. Nice staff, nice pool & facilities. Also, this is open year round," making it a good option for RVers seeking pet-friendly camping near Clinton year-round.
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