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Had a wonderful 2 night stay, an added plus were the annual fireworks, a wonderful surprise. Highly recommend Crocker’s BoatYard, friendly, safe, convenient location and lovely pool as well.
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Camping options around Hadlyme, Connecticut include several established campgrounds within a short drive of this historic village along the Connecticut River. Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground, located just north in East Haddam, provides tent and RV sites in a wooded setting near Chapman Falls. Wolf's Den Family Campground offers cabin accommodations and RV hookups in a forested environment. The region encompasses both state park facilities and private campgrounds, with options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with amenities like electric hookups, showers, and recreational facilities.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, typically from late spring through early fall. Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground runs from April through September, while other nearby facilities like Rocky Neck State Park Campground remain open from May to late September. A recent review noted, "There is a general store in Hadlyme about 4 miles away. Other than that there are not many options for food or supplies." Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends when waterfront sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds in the region have limited or no cell service, particularly in more remote areas of the state parks.
Several visitors mentioned the proximity to local attractions as a key benefit of camping in this area. Gillette Castle State Park, the Goodspeed Opera House, and the Connecticut River are all within easy reach of local campgrounds. According to one camper, "Nice camp ground in the woods near Hadlyme," highlighting the natural setting that attracts visitors. The campgrounds near Hadlyme provide good access to hiking trails, with Devil's Hopyard offering paths to Chapman Falls and other natural features. While some campgrounds like Wolf's Den provide amenities such as cable TV and a camp store with extended hours, others like Devil's Hopyard offer a more rustic experience with limited facilities. Travelers should note that many sites have fire rings and picnic tables, but amenities vary significantly between state park campgrounds and private facilities.
Best Campgrounds near Hadlyme (137)
1. 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."
"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."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability2. Rocky Neck State Park Campground
"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 Availability3. Niantic KOA
"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."
4. Devil's Hopyard State Park 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 Availability5. Wolf's Den Family Campground
"Nice camp ground in the woods near hadlyme"
"This place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River (major RT 9 highway is on west side)."
6. Riverdale Farm Campsites
"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!"
7. Crocker's Boatyard
"Which was walking distance from the boat yard. Had a bite to eat at the Blue Duck, it was fine. Saw the show and walk back to the boat yard."
"Easy access to the boatyard at night; pulled in, picked a spot and all good. Enjoyed the pool.
Walked to Fort Trumbull.
Recommend Crockers."
from $50 - $75 / night
Check Availability8. Aces High RV Park
"We stayed at Aces High RV Park for a long holiday weekend to visit with our daughter in Connecticut. We paid$150/night for a‘Premium Waterfront FHU Site’ on the lake."
"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 Availability9. Salem Farms Campground
"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 Availability10. Odetah Camping Resort
"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."
"Has a nice beach on a pond, a very cool splash pad next to the pool which all looked very clean. There is a snack shack next to the pond with a play scape and horseshoes."
Drive Time
- 25 min from Norwich, CT
- 39 min from Hartford, CT
- 45 min from New Haven, CT
- 49 min from Waterbury, CT
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Recent Reviews near Hadlyme, CT
718 Reviews of 137 Hadlyme Campgrounds
- AAndrew B.Scout
Crocker's Boatyard
Beautiful and convenient
Easy to get to, great communication and lovely location. Recommended!
- BBlake N.Scout
Crocker's Boatyard
Awesome
This place is fantastic and I would definitely stay again. It is a working shipyard and marina. Excellent showers. Very nice pool and pool deck with umbrella right on the water. One mile from block island ferry.
- DDavid G.
TravelerCrocker's Boatyard
Great spot and great hosts
Crocker’s is a nice relaxing scenic place to stay in the New London area.
Walking distance to restaurants and to Fort Trumbull.
So much fun watching the boats and boating activities.
Electric and water included. There is a free dump station about a mile away (during regular business hours). *Can be found on The Dyrt.
Hosts were super friendly and had nice recommendations for places to see around town. Thank you !!!! We will definitely be visiting again. - AAshley H.Traveler
Mashamoquet Brook Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Cozy Rustic Campground
Due to the heat wave, I opted not to spend the night, but we did roll through and check out the area. First thing we noticed is how close and open the sites were, with a few exceptions. I attached photos of the more secluded sites I plan to choose next time. Site 49 is what I had reserved and it was large and partially secluded. The bathroom buildings are boarded up across the campground and state park with port o potties in front. I was not eager to check those out… a bucket started feeling like the safer option lol It was quiet but on the more secluded sites, there was ample road noise and you could see the road from some sites. I didn’t get a chance to look for the walkway to the park and river, but I plan to next time. The state park and river nearby was beautiful and quiet and serene with smattering Fourth of July picnics. Overall, I plan to return here when the weather is more cooperative and my car camper is better equipped :)
Julia B.TravelerLake Compounce Campground
Very clean, friendly staff and not crowded
We arrived after 10pm so we couldn’t go into the general store to check in. But there was an envelope with our name and a description of where we had to go. Because it was so dark we couldn’t find it but the security guard was really helpful and showed us the way. We spent a really quiet night at this campground at a tent site with our rooftop tent and appreciated the clean showers and friendly staff. We would come back anytime.
Kaitlynn F.ScoutSunset View Farms
So fun!
I have 4 kids, 8 and under and they had an absolute blast. We will definitely be back.
- VVictoria V.Traveler
Hide-A-Way Cove Campground
Just okay
When we arrived at our site we were instantly greeted with an angry resident. He started shooing us away as we were trying to park our camper at our site. He needed to back out and leave but we had only been there no more than 3 minutes before he popped up angrily. There are a lot of long term campers there. Very very unkept campers. Broken down, damaged, some look unlivable. Some may not like the dozens of cats everywhere, but I did. It’s fun to spot a new cat roaming around the campground. The pool is nice and clean. The playground is cute. The Arcade is not worth going to. A lot of the games were broken or empty. Bikes are NOT allowed. My 8 year old son was riding his bike and we were told he couldn’t do that at this campground. The pond/beach area is beautiful. You can try fishing in it. We didn’t catch anything. I definitely don’t suggest swimming in it. It’s not clean enough for that. Camp “store” is very minimal in what they have. Mostly little candy and some minor essentials. There is also a little restaurant attached to the camp store. I like that the sites were grass and not dirt. Or site did not have sewer. We had to go to the dump station to empty black water.
- Richard A.Traveler
Gibson Hill RV Park
Worst I've Been To Blatant Deceptive Advertising
Let me save you from making a grave mistake. The campground was quiet. That's the best thing I can say about Gibson Hill after spending a week there. Totally unkempt and in disarray. The roads are a rocky, dusty rutted mess. The campsites while some newly graveled, not well I might add, are not level. The electric at my site kept tripping off. I finally discovered, with no help from the non-existent management, that the service disconnect breaker was bad. Luckily I had an extra 30A cord and was able to plug into the unoccupied adjacent site. How this abomination has any 5 star reviews is above my pay grade. During the week we were here we never saw a camp representative. We were not welcomed by anyone affiliated with the campground and I never saw anyone on duty in the office. The is NO weekly entertainment. There is NO weekly bonfire. THERE IS NO POOL. Our site had no picnic table and no fire ring and had areas dotted with clumps of gray fur. Obviously noone had inspected our site for cleanliness prior to our arrival. Our first visitor was a 4' rat snake. There was debris strewn all over the grounds. There was one trash container. Unlined and uncovered. No dog poop bags or signs regarding poop pickup. There was a lot of demolition but no new construction ongoing. The“pool” is a 4’ deep square under construction and far from being completed. The“resort” signage was a joke. It took me 3 tries to find my way out of the campground. The entrance sign is installed parallel to the road rather than perpendicular to it for visibility. The number of decrepit or abandoned trailers on site was unbelievable. We were never told if the campground was under new management and/or under going refurbishment. In any event it was missing the mark. Unfortunately we paid for a week in advance so we were stuck here. NEVER AGAIN. I’m leaving this truthful review so no other potential campers are duped into staying here. Definitely an absentee owner who doesn't have a clue. Really too bad because the location and grounds have enormous potential. I will let Happy Grounds and RV LIFE know of my great disappointment and suspect reviews. By the way, to the reviewer who said they enjoyed the pool. THERE IS NO POOL. There is NO on-site management.
Guide to Hadlyme
Camping sites near Hadlyme, Connecticut offer unique outdoor experiences within the Connecticut River Valley, where elevations range from 30 to 500 feet above sea level. The area features mixed hardwood forests typical of the Northeastern coastal region, with oak, maple, and birch trees providing natural shade at many campsites. Most campgrounds in this area experience peak visitor numbers between Memorial Day and Labor Day when temperatures average 75-85°F during daytime hours.
What to do
Hiking at Devil's Hopyard: Located just north of Hadlyme in East Haddam, Devil's Hopyard State Park features multiple trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. A camper noted, "The waterfall was a quick walk away and you could hike down to the river for a quick dip. The river isn't deep enough for a full swim but still was good enough on a hot day."
Beach access: Rocky Neck State Park Campground provides coastal recreation opportunities about 20 minutes from Hadlyme. "Beach can be crowded. But it is worth it. Nice food shack. Great family place," mentions one visitor. The park features a designated swimming area with seasonal lifeguards from late June through August.
Boating options: Niantic KOA offers boat-in camping access and is located near waterways suitable for kayaking. "You need to cross the river via bridge to Goodspeed Opera house and past to get to the RV campground. Nearby attractions are Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera," explains a camper who visited the area.
Mini-golf and recreation: Wolf's Den Family Campground features on-site mini golf for $2 per person. "Mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids. Family oriented park. Bingo, board games, and other activities available," shares a camper who appreciates the recreational options.
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Hammonasset State Park Campground offers camping close to the Long Island Sound. "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," reports one visitor who enjoys the beachfront location.
Marina camping experience: Crocker's Boatyard provides a unique camping option with sites adjacent to a working marina. "We had a spot right next to the pool and the docks. Very convenient. The staff does a great job," notes a camper. This location provides water and 50-amp hookups with security gates after hours.
Privacy options: Some campgrounds offer more secluded sites for those seeking quiet. At Devil's Hopyard, "Site 22 looked the best, it is more isolated and you can hear the waterfalls from it, which would be relaxing," mentions a camper who appreciated the natural soundscape.
Swimming opportunities: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming facilities. One visitor to Riverdale Farm Campsites shared, "It was a beautiful day on the beach pond. The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds near Hadlyme fill quickly during summer months. At Rocky Neck State Park, "Sites are inexpensive if you are a CT resident, only $14, but there's a $10 surcharge for out of state campers (2021)," explains one camper.
Seasonal operation: Campgrounds typically operate from April or May through September or October. Devil's Hopyard "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," notes a visitor.
Limited services: Many state park campgrounds offer basic amenities. At Devil's Hopyard, "There is no running water or electricity but the campground still served its purpose," shares a camper. Several parks require campers to bring their own drinking water.
Privacy concerns: Some campgrounds feature closely spaced sites. "Small campground and the sites are close together," mentions a camper at Devil's Hopyard, while another notes, "We had site 8 and 11, seems like site 9 may be the best since only site 8 is directly next to it."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Odetah Camping Resort offers extensive family programming. "Each weekend has a big schedule of events- farmers' market, themed activities and a band. In addition there is good fishing on the pond, mini-golf, pool and splash pad, etc. Kids are not bored here!" reports a family camper.
Beach proximity: For families who enjoy swimming, Rocky Neck provides convenient beach access. "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. The campsite is only a short walk from the beach," explains a long-time visitor.
Wildlife viewing: Some campgrounds offer nature observation opportunities. At Devil's Hopyard, "The wildlife was incredible, a beaver family lives in the marsh so every night around 10 they would be up splashing around loudly," notes a family who enjoyed the natural setting.
Insect preparation: Ticks are prevalent in Connecticut woods. A camper at Devil's Hopyard warns, "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 too much down that they may be able to stick to. Our 2 nights we found over 25 ticks."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Aces High RV Park offers both waterfront and pull-through sites for RVs. "Well organized campground with both water front back in sites as well as large pull throughs. Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors," recommends an RV camper.
Hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer partial hookups. At Wolf's Den, there are "grey dump at site. Power and water at every site," according to a camper, while another notes the campground has "only electric 30 or 50A, and water; but there are a few dumpstations around in the camp."
Access challenges: Older campgrounds may present difficulties for large RVs. A visitor to Wolf's Den Family Campground 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."
Limited cellular service: Several campgrounds have spotty connectivity. At Wolf's Den, a camper reports "Verizon LTE 1 bar," indicating minimal but functional cellular coverage for those needing to stay connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Hadlyme, CT?
Which is the most popular campground near Hadlyme, CT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hadlyme, CT is Hammonasset State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 39 reviews.
What parks are near Hadlyme, CT?
What parks are near Hadlyme, CT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Hadlyme, CT that allow camping, notably Hop Brook Lake and Northfield Brook Lake.
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