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Riverdale Farm Campsites and GrandView CampResort & Cottages accept pets in their cabins, tent sites, and RV spots near Durham, Connecticut. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with level sites for camping vehicles. Bathrooms at Riverdale Farm are semi-clean according to visitors, while GrandView earns praise for its beautiful grounds and quiet atmosphere. The sites at Riverdale are positioned relatively close together, offering limited privacy, while GrandView features more spaciously arranged sites. Both locations offer fire pits, picnic tables, and full hookup options for RVers traveling with pets. Hidden Lake Farm's quiet, private setting makes it particularly suitable for campers seeking a more secluded pet-friendly experience.
Nearby dog-friendly hiking opportunities include trails at Devil's Hopyard State Park and Rocky Neck State Park, both welcoming leashed pets. The proximity to Hammonasset Beach makes these campgrounds convenient for dog owners seeking coastal activities during restricted hours. Getaway Machimoodus cabins provide a glamping option for those preferring more comfort while traveling with pets, featuring large picture windows and well-maintained grounds that dogs can enjoy. Seasonal considerations affect pet camping in the area, with most campgrounds operating from April through October. Winter camping with pets is limited, though Getaway Machimoodus has hosted campers during snowy conditions. Nearby pet supply stores and veterinary services in Clinton and Madison provide emergency resources for campers with animals.
"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"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."
"Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!"
"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"
"People left their left over food scraps in the grass by my camp so not only has my dog been eating it, I also hear coyotes. Won’t be surprised if I see a bear in the morning.."
"Affiliated with Lake Compounce Amusement Park adjacent to campground."
"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 $30 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Machimoodus is one of the newest outposts just outside Boston and NYC. My bf and I went during one of the snowiest weekends all winter, but it was completely worth it!"
"We only visited for the day and left around dawn, but the campsite was absolutely beautiful—especially with its location right by the river."
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.
Camping options near Durham, Connecticut include state parks and private campgrounds within a 20-mile radius. Most locations operate seasonally from April through October, with limited wintertime availability. The area's mixed hardwood forests and proximity to the Connecticut River create diverse camping environments ranging from riverside sites to wooded retreats.
**Waterfall viewing: At Devil's Hopyard State Park, Chapman Falls provides a scenic backdrop for camping. "Across the street from the campground is a trail to Chapman Falls, which will take less than 10 minutes to hike to, but it's a pretty waterfall," notes Ryan A.
**Trout fishing: Local streams offer excellent angler opportunities. "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," shares Allan D. about Devil's Hopyard.
**Beach activities: Hammonasset State Park Campground provides ocean access. "Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. 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," writes Tiffany T.
**Bird watching: Several campgrounds feature wetland habitats. "We've read some reviews, but we surprised how nice this place is, large sights, mostly families, not loud, descent bathrooms, warm showers, nice beaches, great hiking and bird watching," reports Ossama B. about Hammonasset State Park.
**Riverside camping: Multiple sites offer water access and views. At Rocky Neck State Park Campground, "Sites include one paved parking spot (ours was very muddy) a fire pit and a picnic table. Short walk to Rock Neck beach. Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids," states Nita D.
**Pool amenities: Some private campgrounds include swimming pools. "Very friendly family owned campground. Spacious sites that are not crammed together. Great trout fishing down the road. Everything you need is on the grounds. Swimming pool, kayaks and boats on the pond," says Erik G. about Markham Meadows.
**Campground activities: Organized events enhance camping experiences. "Great people, great place! Kitchen open on weekends, yummo! Great safe place for kids to play. Bingo and dancing!" writes Karena G. about her stay at Markham Meadows.
**Clean facilities: Many campers prioritize hygiene standards. "The campgrounds are clean and spacious but very open, being a beach there are a few campers who enjoy staying up quite late and listening to music. The beach is a short walk away from the camping site," Bianca M. notes about Hammonasset State Park.
**Site privacy varies: Some campgrounds offer more seclusion than others. At Wolf's Den Family Campground, "This campground has tons of amenities, but it was a little weird for us since there were so many seasonals there. However, they've got a nice pool, a game room, and mini golf for $2/person," reports Laura L.
**Seasonal timing: Most campgrounds operate within specific timeframes. "The season opens early, in April, and runs through early October. 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. mentions about Devil's Hopyard.
**Laundry limitations: Access to washers and dryers varies by location. "Decent location, not overrun with seasonal campers. We stayed for 3 nights, kids loved the area and playground. Laundry was only accessible during business hours," Thomas notes about Riverdale Farm Campsites.
**Tick awareness: Wooded areas require vigilance. "Be very careful with ticks, there were tons of them under our picnic table and by the campfire. Bring your own chairs to sit on and don't put to much down that they may be able to stick to. Our 2 nights we found over 25 ticks, mostly from sitting at the table when we first arrived," warns Shannon B. about Devil's Hopyard.
**Playground access: Select campgrounds with kid-friendly equipment. "Great family RV Park. Mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids. Family oriented park. Bingo, board games, and other activities available," Jeremy G. shares about Wolf's Den Family Campground.
**Weather preparation: Temperatures fluctuate even during summer months. "We made it a point to spend at least a week here every summer!" Tiffany T. enthusiastically notes about her family's regular visits to Hammonasset Beach.
**Educational opportunities: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Durham offer learning experiences. "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," Tiffany T. adds about Hammonasset.
**Reserve early: Popular family sites fill quickly, especially during summer months. "I have stayed here many times growing up, and it has begun to get very popular and crowded. I would recommend reserving early to get some of the more private campgrounds on the outskirts and near the woods or you may be in the field with everyone else," advises Jackie G. about Hammonasset.
**Hookup availability: Lake Compounce Campground provides partial connections. "This was good for an overnight stop on our way south. We couldn't find much else along our route, but this wasn't too bad. None of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out," explains Tina about Lake Compounce.
**Site dimensions: Older campgrounds may not accommodate larger vehicles. "The camp staff will help you with anything. 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," Kevin J. advises about Wolf's Den Family Campground.
**Pull-through options: Some locations offer easier access sites. "Easy entry, long pull thrus. You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded," Diane R. notes about Lake Compounce Campground.
**Pet-friendly considerations: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Durham welcome RVers with pets. "Very well maintained and friendly staff will stay again when in the area. Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station," Ray B. mentions about Lake Compounce.
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