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Hopeville Pond State Park Campground welcomes pets across its varied campsites, with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations available on 45 acres bordering a scenic pond. The campground features pet-friendly hiking trails and waterfront access where dogs can cool off during summer months. Electric hookups are available at select sites, though pets must be leashed at all times while in the camping areas. Strawberry Park and Hidden Acres Campground also permit pets, offering full hookup sites and cabin options for those camping with dogs. The restrooms are minimalist but include running sinks and showers. Many waterfront sites allow direct access for pets to swim, though the park can get quite busy during peak season with families and their animals.
Riverside campsites at Ross Hill RV Park provide dedicated pet exercise areas along the Quinebaug River where dogs can splash and play. Several miles of hiking trails connect the pet-friendly campgrounds, with some trails offering off-leash sections for well-behaved dogs. Seasonal campers note that Sunfox Campground provides a more intimate setting for pets with creek-side sites and a jumping pillow that children and active dogs enjoy observing. Most campgrounds in the area enforce quiet hours after 10 PM, with strict policies about excessive barking. Local veterinary services are available in Norwich, approximately 15 minutes from most campgrounds. The bathrooms at some facilities can get crowded during peak times, so campers traveling with multiple pets may prefer sites with full hookups for convenience.
"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"
"It was a bit too cold outside but the pools and hot tubs looked nice. Splash pad was clean and used by kids. Lots of roads to bike on and walk dogs. Live band on Saturday night was nice."
from $60 - $120 / night
Check Availability"General: There are three sections to this campground: five canoe sites; 16 sites including one cabin behind the ranger station and what I would assume is the main section with 61 sites."
"Hopeville Pond is a moderate sized state park campground located along a river and offering fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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"
"During our stay we enjoyed our campsite as it was close to the pool. The grounds were beautiful to walk on with water nearby and little places to explore."
"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."
"Good for pets, there are two dumping spots each with two dumps,I would definitely go back."
"It's about an hour away from us-- but it felt like a different place."
from $18 - $50 / 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"Lots of fun at the beach, kayaking on the lake or just hanging at your site. Petting zoo, craft cabin, arcade, bingo and lots more!"
"The peacocks roaming around are the cherry on top. Overall, just a wonderful campground."
"The sites are private, it’s usually pretty quiet, and it’s one of the only campgrounds around that is pet-friendly. We always have a good time!!"
"Overall nice campground, some sites definitely better than others (avoid site 26 - no shade and right next to the swamp so buggy). There is no check-in booth or staff on site really."
from $17 / night
Check Availability"There is a beautiful creek that many of the sites border. The new owners have owned it about 7 years and they have really been making it a lovely place."
"Campground is situated in a beautiful valley with a little pond, hiking trails, playground, jumping pillow, swimming pool and hot tub. Owner is very involved, energetic, and friendly."
"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
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ScoutThe campground is close to relatively easy hiking trails and Portsmouth Dog Park. Clean site areas, but many are on a slight slop so leveling blocks are needed. We Took one of the nearby Trails get to the Portsmouth Publick House restaurant, which is dog friendly, for lunch. The waterfall along the blue trail is picture worthy.
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.
GuideWe got a great pull through full hookup with a 5 minute walk to a huge dog park. There are also a bunch of beautiful trails right from the park
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
ScoutFirst things first- no bugs!! That’s right I didn’t know what I was missing till I notice I wasn’t getting bit alive by mosquitoes!!! They spray for them!!! So you can enjoy the outside without the pesky bites that come with camping!
Then of course there is the luxury of having two pools, a ton of fun activities for kids, (fishing , dog park, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, etc)! It’s probably my favorite spot in New England merely for all the luxuries that come with this site!!!
Plus you are close to Gillette and shopping!! Can get better then that!
GuideThis park was very nice, but they advertise being 5 miles away from historic Newport, and it’s more like 8. There are zero bike paths that are immediately accessible and Newport drivers are not walker/biker friendly. No sidewalks on the Main Street to get you here. Ubers and Lyfts can be scarce and very expensive depending on the time of day. Between $16 to $78 rides…so, if you’re not towing, just something to be aware of. Neighbors were super nice and there is a great dog park (we think it’s city owned) with super nice doggo humans. Was good for a short stay - we just wish we had known how far out it really was because we really would have loved to spend more time downtown.
Hopeville Pond State Park Campground welcomes campers with pets across various accommodation types including tent, RV, and cabin options. Located in Griswold, Connecticut, this campground offers electric hookups with 30-amp and 50-amp service while maintaining pet-friendly policies throughout the grounds. Several campgrounds near Jewett City allow pets, including Strawberry Park in Preston and Mystic KOA in North Stonington. The four secluded canoe sites at Hopeville Pond provide waterfront access where campers can launch kayaks and paddleboards directly from their sites. Restroom facilities with hot water and free showers are available in the main camping section, with vault toilets serving the canoe sites and cabin area. Some sites feature water and electric hookups, though most are primitive with no utilities.
Hidden Acres Campground's riverside location provides excellent opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer camping trips. Several water-based activities are available at these pet-friendly campgrounds, including fishing, swimming, and kayaking along the Quinebaug River. Campers should note that Hopeville Pond strictly prohibits alcohol in addition to their pet policies. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer temperatures can reach uncomfortable levels for dogs without adequate shade or water access. The proximity to Pachaug State Forest offers additional hiking trails suitable for leashed pets. While most campgrounds maintain clean facilities, bathrooms at some locations may become crowded during peak summer weekends. Most sites throughout the area provide fire pits, picnic tables, and access to potable water, creating comfortable camping experiences for both pets and their owners.
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