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Several RV campgrounds operate within 30 miles of Hamden, Connecticut, providing various hookup options and site configurations. Totoket Valley RV Park in North Branford offers electric, water, and sewer hookups with 50-amp service, though reviews indicate limited big rig accessibility. "Sites are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store," noted one camper about Aces High RV Park in East Lyme, which features full hookup sites including water, electric, and sewer connections. Salem Farms Campground provides 189 RV sites with water and electric hookups, plus 30-amp and 50-amp options, operating from May through Columbus Day. Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol accommodates larger RVs with big-rig friendly sites and offers water and electric hookups, though without sewer connections at individual sites.
Seasonal availability varies significantly across Connecticut's RV parks, with most operating from May through October. Dump stations are available at several facilities including Aces High RV Park and Salem Farms Campground, though not all parks offer this service. Cell reception is generally reliable throughout the region, with most reviews indicating 3-4 bars of service. Many campgrounds feature concrete or gravel pads, though leveling can be challenging at some locations. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, navigation to certain parks may require careful planning as "2 miles of the Road have many areas of missing blacktop making a very rough ride with low branches." Pet policies are typically accommodating, with most RV parks welcoming dogs, though state parks like Hammonasset Beach State Park prohibit pets entirely.
"Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table."
"I was in the area and needed a location to hook up. Temperature at 7:00 p.m. was 85 in July which is expected. They're able to get me in for the night. Quick and easy."
from $55 / night
Check Availability"This park is in a great location for exploring Mystic. You are close to downtown, the aquarium, Mystic Seaport and other attractions."
"Seaport RV is a great, spacious campground with many amenities and a location close to Mystic."
"Clean, 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."
"Well organized campground with both water front back in sites as well as large pull throughs."
from $74 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Very well maintained and friendly staff will stay again when in the area. Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station."
"This was our first trip in our new to us travel trailer😃. Campground was awesome! Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area"
"It’s close to NYC and has secluded, wooded sites nestled amongst big boulders. I have camped here in all seasons including early winter when all other places were closed."
"With Covid/social distancing requirements, many sites are closed so it’s extra quiet and spread out. I stayed at site 6 with my seven year-old daughter from Tue-Thur."
from $21 / night
Check Availability"Friendly staff"
"We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway. This time we tried one of the sites on the water, and I probably wouldn't choose the same site again. "
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Stayed one night at the end of the season. Park staff were very friendly and helpful."
"The beach and beach parking lots fill to capacity. Week ends are the worst. The campgrounds are located within internal loops. Most sites are quite level."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability"This is over the boarder in mass from ct We did a three month seasonal Site Staff is super nice and helpful We had a nice quite spot even though we where in the road to the lake"
"Prospects mountain is a great campground for families with younger kids. They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides."
"We were told by a seasonal that its a whole different story on the weekend. There are 2 pools and lots of games that they provide the equipment for for free. Bathrooms were clean."
"Loved the tent area and how close it was for the kids to use the pool and facilities. Everything was clean and well kept. We felt safe allowing the kids to go ride bikes and go mini golfing."
from $68 - $72 / night
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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.
ScoutWe have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffock Co Campground that is not well maintained. 2 miles of the Road have many areas of missing blacktop making a very rough ride with low branches. The dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig. Most of the longer sites were very difficult to level.
GuideWonderful weekend visit in the off season. Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid. No sewers sites that I could tell, and water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening. Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving (2 night visit) and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there. Nice neighbors. Dog friendly. People obeyed the quiet hours. I have not one complaint. There were hiking trails and geocaching on site. 4 stars bc no sewer at the campsite and we like full hook ups and honestly I’m guessing this is a county rule but the playgrounds could’ve been open. Outside and socially distanced after dealing with Covid for a whole year and most local parks and playgrounds being open since last May... that was upsetting. All in all we had a great weekend. Close to the LI aquarium as well! Many stores and a golf course near by too!
ScoutThis is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.
LegendPelton Pond - Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: Some spots: 4 , Some grouped spots: 2 Price 2023: $23 Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: Some sites good. Some very poor. Site Spacing: Some sites good. Some very poor. Site surface: Grass/dirt/mud Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Quiet at our spot. Road Noise: Pretty load at our spot Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. At bathrooms and hand pumps Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Very old and very clean. Flush toilets. Heated. Showers: Very old and very clean. Heated Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 3to 4 bars Setting: Spread out through a deciduous forest Weather: 50s high Bugs: None Solar: Food in some sites. Host: Did not see a host Rig size: 40’ max. Careful which site you choose. Sites: Pictures are of some of the more private sites which can have a trailer. Some sites are grouped in open areas. These lack privacy.
ScoutThis place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River (major RT 9 highway is on west side). 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. The campground itself is realy nice. Cable TV at most sites. Only electric 30 or 50A, and water; but there are a few dumpstations around in the camp. Very peaceful. There are activities on Friday and Saturday (like Bingo). Great store with extended hours. 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.
RangerWell 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. 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. It has a clean playground and well maintained pool as well as some walking paths, large grassy areas, pavilion and volleyball court. All sites but one (#67) are full hook up. Some seasonal sites but all were tasteful and not trashy looking. We enjoyed the shade trees on our site (#3) and noticed many sites had similar trees, but the owner keeps them trimmed to not interfere when parking on your site. There is also a creek area for dog swimming. Our two labs loved it! Local kayaking areas and about 30 min to Foxwoods Casino, even closer to Mohegan Sun. Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium are also not too far. Nearby (5min drive) is also a fun looking place for mini golf. Will definitely be back!
LegendWe have stayed at this campground many times because we love the towns of Mystic and Stonington. The campground has changed hands many times and it seems things are always different. I’ll start off with the bad. At check-in, we were greeted by one of the rudest people we have encountered in fifteen years of full-time RVing. There is a page of rules but they don’t seem to be enforced– like dogs off leash and no fences at your campsite. There are seasonal campers that are proud to fly political flags but I suppose there are no rules against that. The park is a mix of seasonals (who seem to just come on weekends to party) and transients. There are lots of amenities (which we did not use) but still had to pay the$10/day resort fee which really drives up the cost. This is a Passport America park so we were able to get 50% off on our stay. The laundry was really dirty (including a wet, slippery floor) and very busy since there weren’t that many machines and some were broken.
As for the good. We had a long, level back-in site with lots of room on both sides of us. The grass was lush and nicely mowed (which our dog loved) and we had a nice shade tree. The utilities worked well but were placed at the back of the site and the water was a shared spigot on opposite side. Our water hose was long enough so I didn’t have to add another one to reach the spigot. There are no sewer sites but there are two dump stations available.
There is a hiking trail nearby (Hoffman Evergreen Presreve) that we like to visit and is great for dogs. The campground is very convenient to downtown Mystic, the aquarium, and Mystic Seaport Village. Our GPS routed us through the tiny town of Old Mystic which was really tricky to navigate. If you are in a big-rig, we suggest using the Cow Hill Road exit off I-95 and then HWY184 to the campground.
GuideThe campground is older, and the roads/driveways need work. For those looking for newer facilities, this isn't the place. There are no 50 amp sites. The rec hall and the bath houses are old, but we don't mind the old fashioned spots at times. Reminds me of camping as a kid. There are a lot of activities for the kids and adults. Shuffleboard, bocci ball, fishing, bingo, playground, pit luck dinners, etc. There is wifi available.
There are a lot of seasonal campers which can sometimes feel like you're intruding on their space. There is a page of rules to follow, the seasonals ignore them.
There is no black water hookup, only gray water. You have to have them clean out the black or dump on the way out.
Camping near Hamden, Connecticut sits in the heart of New England's wooded hills, with most nearby campgrounds scattered throughout the Metacomet Ridge system. Elevations in the region range from 40 to 700 feet above sea level, creating varied terrain for campers. The camping season typically runs May through October, with July daily highs averaging 84°F and nighttime lows around 65°F.
Fishing opportunities: The inland lakes and ponds near Hamden provide good fishing spots. At Aces High RV Park, visitors note, "There is a creek area for dog swimming. Our two labs loved it! Local kayaking areas and about 30 min to Foxwoods Casino, even closer to Mohegan Sun."
Swimming options: While some lakes have seasonal restrictions, several campgrounds offer swimming facilities. A camper at Lake Compounce Campground mentioned, "Would have been nice if they had a place to swim (in the camping area) besides for at the main park."
Hiking trails: The region features multiple state parks with walking paths. At Kettletown State Park, one visitor shared, "The shorter hiking trails in the area were really beautiful."
Clean facilities: Many Hamden-area campgrounds maintain well-kept amenities. At Rocky Neck State Park, visitors appreciate that "the bathhouses and toilets were not as cleaned as I would have liked but passable. Coronavirus social distancing required."
Pool access: Several RV parks near Hamden feature swimming pools for campers. A visitor to Prospect Mountain Campground noted, "Pool was lovely and refreshing. I do wish they had more bathrooms though. Especially by the pool!!!"
Spacious sites: Site dimensions vary significantly across campgrounds. At Aces High RV Park, campers reported, "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."
Beach access: Some campgrounds feature direct beach access. At Rocky Neck State Park, campers mentioned, "Beach can be crowded. But it is worth it. Nice food shack. Great family place."
Seasonality: Many campsites have limited availability outside summer months. A visitor to Fahnestock State Park noted, "Weekends - this park is FULL! Make sure to reserve at least two weeks out. Weekdays? You should be in luck!"
Noise levels: Campgrounds vary in quietness. A Lake Compounce visitor stated, "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."
Kid-friendly activities: Several RV parks near Hamden offer programming for children. At Prospect Mountain Campground, "They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing."
Playground access: Many campgrounds include play areas. Kettletown State Park reportedly is "perfect for young kids! It has a huge land of campsite that the kids can run around until their energy out for the night!"
Site selection: When camping with children, choose sites strategically. A Kettletown camper recommended, "Sites are close together so recommend reserving two for more space. Well maintained and secure. Staff patrols for safety."
Site leveling: RV parks near Hamden vary in site preparation. At Lake Compounce Campground, "The sites were long so even though you face your neighbor, the sites were long enough that our door wasn't directly across from our neighbor."
Hookup quality: Electrical, water, and sewer connections differ between facilities. A visitor to Totoket Valley RV Park near Hamden observed it has "good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table."
Road conditions: Some campgrounds present navigation challenges. Gentiles Campground received mixed reviews, with one RVer noting, "Roads were narrow and steep and hard to maneuver bigger trailers and rigs."
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