125 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
Campgrounds near Ivoryton, Connecticut primarily consist of developed facilities that accommodate tent campers, RV travelers, and those seeking cabin lodging. The Connecticut River Valley provides the backdrop for several state parks and private campgrounds, with notable options like Wolf's Den Family Campground in East Haddam and Hammonasset State Park Campground in Madison. Most facilities operate seasonally, with peak availability from May through September. Several sites offer water-based recreation opportunities, particularly along the Connecticut River where boat-in camping is available at places like Selden Neck State Park, which features primitive tent sites accessible only by kayak or boat.
Camping seasons vary significantly throughout the area, with most campgrounds operating from late spring through early fall. Hammonasset State Park Campground typically opens from May 26 to September 4, while Rocky Neck State Park Campground extends slightly longer through September 29. Private facilities like Riverdale Farm Campsites in Clinton generally offer longer seasons, running from April 1 to November 1. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds offer mixed-use sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping with varying hookup options. As one visitor noted, "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."
The Connecticut coastline and river corridor create distinct camping environments with different amenity levels. Family-oriented facilities like Wolf's Den provide numerous recreational options including swimming pools, playgrounds and organized activities. Campers frequently mention the cleanliness and layout of the facilities as highlights. State park campgrounds offer more natural settings with varying degrees of infrastructure. Waterfront access represents a major draw for many visitors, particularly at river sites like Gillette Castle and Selden Neck. Several campers specifically mentioned enjoying watching sunrises and sunsets over the water. The region also includes more rustic options, such as boat-in sites that provide greater seclusion but require additional planning and equipment. Cell service can be spotty at more remote riverside locations, and some facilities enforce quiet hours to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
"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 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"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!"
"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"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 Availability"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 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
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
ScoutI 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. Had smoke from the Canadian Wildfire which made for a good sunset
ScoutHad 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.
ScoutEasy to get to, great communication and lovely location. Recommended!
ScoutThis 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.
TravelerCrocker’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.
TravelerDue 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 :)
TravelerWe 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.
TravelerWhen 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.
TravelerLet 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.
Camping options near Ivoryton, Connecticut concentrate along the shoreline and Connecticut River corridor within a 30-mile radius. The area ranges from sea level at coastal sites to elevations around 300 feet at inland campgrounds. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-90°F with high humidity, while evenings drop to 60-70°F. Winter camping opportunities remain limited, with only two facilities operating year-round in the region.
Hiking to waterfalls: Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground features Chapman Falls, accessible via a quick trail from the campsite area. "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," notes one visitor.
Beach access: Rocky Neck State Park Campground provides direct access to the Long Island Sound shoreline. "The campgrounds are named after water fowl: Crane, Egret, Osprey, Heron etc...We stayed in Egret. The campsite is only a short walk from the beach and available mountain bike and hiking trails," mentions a camper who visited with their family.
Boat-in camping: Selden Neck State Park Campground offers a unique camping experience on an island. "It's about a 20 minute paddle across the river to the island. If it's a nice day, you're going to encounter some wake from passing boats so make sure your gear is in waterproof bags. Once you get to the island, follow the bank north until you spot the sign for your campsite."
Family activities: Wolf's Den Family Campground offers numerous recreational facilities. "This campground has tons of amenities... they've got a nice pool, a game room, and mini golf for $2/person. There's a winery nearby and Gillette castle within a few minutes."
Waterfront views: Many campers appreciate sites directly on water bodies. At Selden Neck State Park Campground, "The sunset view was amazing. There was a little noise at night from boat traffic but it didn't keep us up."
Camp store amenities: Hammonasset State Park Campground receives positive feedback for its facilities. "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."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water recreation during summer months. At Riverdale Farm Campsites, "They have a swimming pond, and river access for fishing and swimming. The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground."
Convenient location: Crocker's Boatyard in New London provides urban camping with water views. "We needed a place to stay for 2 nights, My wife and I were going to show at the Garde Theater. Which was walking distance from the boat yard. The next day we took the ferry to Block Island which was also walking distance."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. Rocky Neck State Park Campground operates from May 26 to September 29, requiring advance planning. "The campsite is only a short walk from the beach and available mountain bike and hiking trails. A great family campsite with easy to get to activities."
Site privacy concerns: Several campgrounds have open layouts with minimal separation. At Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground, "The sites are very open, not wooded so you have little privacy from adjacent sites. Unfortunately our second night had some noisy obnoxious neighbors and there are no staff on site to monitor noise levels."
Limited facilities: Some state parks offer minimal amenities. "There is no running water or electricity but the campground still served its purpose. The waterfall was a quick walk away and you could hike down to the river for a quick dip."
Weather considerations: Niantic KOA provides more protection during inclement weather. "It had rained for a few days before our arrival and that did not help our first impression as we drove on the rutted and muddy road to our site. There was a sign that improvements are underway."
Beach shuttle service: Some campgrounds provide transportation to nearby beaches. Niantic KOA offers "free shuttle rides to 3 beaches & downtown Niantic, CT. So many activities for kids and family. Well maintained facilities. Kind and helpful staff."
Activity planning: Wolf's Den Family Campground features organized recreation. "Mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids. Family oriented park. Bingo, board games, and other activities available."
Quiet hours enforcement: Varies significantly between facilities. At Hammonasset State Park Campground, "My biggest gripe is lack of any enforcement. No one enforces the parks rules so some groups tend to be rowdy later in the evening, children on bikes darting in front of moving cars."
Wildlife education: Riverdale Farm Campsites offers nature experiences. "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. They did a show on the beach one night that was fun too."
Site dimensions: At Aces High RV Park, "Both pull-thru sites as well as back-in water sites are available. 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."
Hookup limitations: Hammonasset State Park Campground has some sites without utilities. "Most sites don't have hook ups so you have to run off battery and water storage tanks if you have a RV. Nice thing is it is fairly inexpensive and there's several beaches to choose from."
Driving access: Aces High RV Park provides well-designed sites. "Clean, well-maintained, and level site with concrete pad and patio. Utility hookups were in great condition and everything worked as it should. 20-minutes drive to Mystic and all the touristy stuff to see and do."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Ivoryton, CT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ivoryton, CT is Hammonasset State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 39 reviews.
What parks are near Ivoryton, CT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Ivoryton, CT that allow camping, notably Hop Brook Lake and Northfield Brook Lake.
Keep Exploring
