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Several pet-friendly campgrounds encircle Colchester, Connecticut, each with distinct accommodation options. Waters Edge Family Campground welcomes pets at tent sites, RV spots and cabins with access to a small lake for fishing and recreation. Sites are generally spacious with many surrounded by tall trees providing shade and some privacy. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Colchester, Connecticut. Salem Farms Campground maintains pet-friendly sites across its 189 campsites, offering electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables at most locations. Nearby, Witch Meadow Lake Campground and Devil's Hopyard State Park also permit dogs, though with varying amenities - Devil's Hopyard has more primitive facilities with no showers or running water.
Rocky Neck State Park Campground provides pet-friendly tent, RV, cabin and glamping options with beach access approximately 25 minutes from Colchester. The campground features modern facilities including showers, toilets, and electric hookups. Wolf's Den Family Campground offers a particularly clean facility with grassy sites suitable for pet exercise. Many campsites at these locations require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months. Ticks are abundant at Devil's Hopyard, with campers reporting finding over 25 ticks during a two-night stay, making regular pet checks essential. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements and owners are expected to clean up after pets, with varying enforcement of quiet hours that affect dogs prone to barking.
"Tucked away in the woods I never knew this was there! Beautiful pond and a good mix of seasonal and overnight sites as well as cabins. Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim."
"We had two sites side by side for our group of 7 and two dogs. The staff will deliver wood right to your site. The only con is the sites are not very private...at all."
"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."
"This is our families favorite camping location. On the pond at Waters Edge. When asked where they want to camp my 5 and 7 year old will always respond with Waters Edge."
from $45 - $100 / night
Check Availability"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 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."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability"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"
"We tent close to the restroom and the pool, which are very clean. We go mid week and the special is pay 2 nights, get third night free."
"It was too close to the road, and they wouldn't let him pull in so we were facing each other even though it would have easily worked out."
from $68 - $72 / night
Check Availability"Swimming pool, facilities, small lake as well larger lakes in the surrounding area. Great location and campground. Love it."
"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"We were close to activities and enjoyed an afternoon tubing down the river. The bathrooms weren't the cleanest, but we've seen worse. We enjoyed our time here."
"we had a group from work head out here. we reserved Coyote Run, and had the field to ourselves, it was a bit of a walk to the shower from there, but we had our own outhouse, bring a light for night time"
from $33 - $100 / 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
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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.
TravelerPerfect location for a summer / beach camp. Mostly for RVs but tent site #6 was great. Views of the ocean to wake up too and tucked away from main area.
Worst part is you can’t bring your car on the site. Do not understand this, especially since it was over 95° and we have dogs that need AC, one if which is 14. We did sneak the car up by asking an RV camper to use his land because they block off the entrance with giant tree trunks.
More good stuff, the private pet friendly beaches were great! Small but perfect to relax. No problems with the pets at all and old but clean bathrooms.
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
RangerI really wanted to like this place. It's in a very cool area that I didn't expect to be so awesome. First main issue was how bad the cell reception is. Normally, I'd day that's a perk for camping but we're full-timers and work on the road so it is important for us. Next, the place is massive and they are more about make money than making people comfortable. What could easily be a very nice and spacious pull-thru spot are 2 back to back back-ins. Unless you're lucky enough to get an end spot, those are pull-thru. Pros: awesome dog park, great office with laundry, activities, arcades, adult only room, community campfire, indoor pool with lifeguard, the staff is nice, there's a lake for swimming, boating, catch and release fishing. Their basketball court is on a shuffleboard court, playground is nice though. Close to Old Sturbridge Village and many cool hikes and MA cities.
Campgrounds near Colchester, Connecticut range from riverside sites to lakefront recreation areas within a 30-minute drive. The region sits at moderate elevations of 300-600 feet in the rolling hills of New London County, with summer temperatures typically reaching 80-85°F. Most campgrounds remain open from early May through October, with fall camping offering colorful foliage and fewer crowds during weekdays.
Fishing opportunities: Odetah Camping Resort provides access to a stocked lake for fishing. "There is good fishing on the pond," notes Anne M., who appreciated the variety of activities available at the resort.
Swimming options: The region offers both pool and natural swimming areas. At Waters Edge Family Campground, "There's a nice lake to float on, a clean pool to swim in," according to Laura M., who camps there seasonally. The salt water pool is particularly popular during hot summer days.
Hiking trails: Many campers enjoy exploring the trails surrounding Devil's Hopyard State Park. "We hiked and went fishing nearby," writes Christine K., who appreciated the natural setting despite noting the campground itself has "very open" sites with "little privacy from adjacent sites."
Outdoor recreation: Multiple campgrounds offer structured activities. "From a massage at the Spa to a fun band by the lake, to Bingo night, mini-golf and awesome ice cream Sundaes... tennis & basketball games," Happy Camper L. describes the amenities at Odetah Camping Resort, noting how they "went to bed tired and looking forward to doing it all again."
Kid-friendly amenities: Families appreciate organized activities for children. At Rocky Neck State Park Campground, "Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids," reports Nita D., who visited with her family. The park offers easy beach access and family-friendly facilities.
Wooded campsites: Many campers value the natural settings. "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," notes Rob L., emphasizing the dog-friendly atmosphere at Waters Edge Family Campground.
Beach proximity: Shoreline access ranks high for summer visitors. "My family has camped at Rocky Neck every year since i was a child. Every site had a central bathhouse and they have a variety of tree covering options for each campers preferences," writes Mauricio R., highlighting the continuity of family traditions at this coastal campground.
Group camping areas: For larger gatherings, some campgrounds offer designated group sites. "We got the back circular field for all of us," describes Jackie G. about her experience at Salt Rock Campground, mentioning they took "a short walk/hike and were able to make it to a river where we floated in tubes and relaxed for the day."
Site privacy varies: Campgrounds differ significantly in site spacing and privacy. At Wolf's Den Family Campground, "Only electric 30 or 50A, and water; but there are a few dumpstations around in the camp," Kevin J. explains, noting that "Really long or tall RV will need to stay close to the front of the campground."
Reservation requirements: Most dog-friendly campgrounds near Colchester require reservations, especially during summer weekends. "On a Wednesday afternoon in July there were still 5 site available for the upcoming weekend, so it may be a reasonable option for last-minute plans," Jean C. notes about Devil's Hopyard State Park, one of the less crowded options.
Seasonal differences: Many campgrounds transition to quieter environments after Labor Day. "We went in early June and the pools were still closed, but we knew that when we made the reservation," explains Tristan M. about Salt Rock Campground, highlighting the importance of checking seasonal amenity availability.
Facility conditions: Bathroom and shower quality varies widely between campgrounds. Rebecca S. mentions that at Waters Edge Family Campground, "The salt water pool was clean. Booked a site for October before we left. Showers could use updating."
Halloween camping: Consider fall camping for special events. At Odetah Camping Resort, "We went two years in a row each on Halloween! They had great amenities and activities for the kids. Plus a costume contest and tricker treating," shares Brian P., highlighting the themed weekend activities.
Child-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated recreational facilities. "This place has everything from a pool, splash pad, boats, food, ice cream, lots of activities, friendly helpful staff," writes Erich P. about Odetah Camping Resort, emphasizing the variety of activities available.
Pet considerations: Dog-friendly campgrounds near Colchester typically have specific pet policies. "There is a creek area for dog swimming. Our two labs loved it!" April L. mentions about Aces High RV Park, noting the dedicated pet recreation areas.
Weekend programming: Many campgrounds offer structured weekend activities. "Each weekend has a big schedule of events- farmers' market, themed activities and a band," notes Anne M. about Odetah, highlighting how the organized activities keep children engaged.
Site selection strategies: Choose sites based on specific RV needs. At Wolf's Den Family Campground, "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," advises Kevin J.
Hookup details: Check the specific hookup configurations. At Salem Farms Campground, "Fire pits are nice and big made with large rocks," notes Tracy D., who also mentioned, "Our only complaint would be the spot they put the 5th wheel our cousin brought. It was too close to the road."
Seasonal considerations: Many RV sites offer different experiences throughout the season. "We had two sites side by side for our group of 7 and two dogs. The staff will deliver wood right to your site," Dana C. says about Odetah Camping Resort, though she notes "the sites are not very private...at all."
Site surface variations: Pay attention to the parking surface at various campgrounds. At Rocky Neck State Park, "Sites include one paved parking spot (ours was very muddy) a fire pit and a picnic table," according to Nita D., highlighting potential challenges during wet weather.
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