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Riverdale Farm Campsites provides pet-friendly accommodations with clean facilities and access to recreational activities near Killingworth. The campground offers full hookup sites for RVs, tent camping areas, and cabins that welcome pets. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Killingworth, Connecticut. Bathrooms are maintained regularly, though some reviewers noted varying cleanliness levels. The property features a swimming pond, river access for fishing, playground, and game room. A security gate controls entrance to the campground, and most roads are paved with level sites that can accommodate larger RVs.
Hammonasset State Park Campground, located approximately 15 minutes from Killingworth, offers additional pet-friendly camping options with beach access. The campground has spacious grassy sites with varying levels of shade and privacy. Pets are allowed during certain seasons, with summer restrictions in place. Niantic KOA, another option within driving distance, welcomes pets and offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabins and yurts. Many local campgrounds feature hiking trails where dogs can accompany their owners, though most require pets to be leashed at all times. Guests should note that sites at popular parks like Hammonasset fill quickly during peak season, with reservations strongly recommended for summer weekends.
"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!"
"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"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"
"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."
"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"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"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!"
"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."
"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
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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.
Cabin camping options abound in Killingworth, Connecticut, where the forested landscape of Middlesex County provides a tranquil retreat approximately 30 miles east of New Haven. The area typically experiences mild summers with average highs of 80°F and cool winters, making late spring through early fall prime camping season. Most cabins sit on terrain between 200-400 feet elevation, with proximity to both inland lakes and the Long Island Sound coastline.
Waterfront activities: At Hammonasset State Park Campground, visitors can explore multiple beaches within walking distance of the camping areas. "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."
Boat access camping: Several sites near Killingworth offer unique water-accessible camping. At Selden Neck State Park, campers must paddle to reach the island sites. "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."
Hiking trails: Most campgrounds near Killingworth connect to trail networks with varying difficulty levels. "We enjoyed, mid August staying for 3 nights, if we had time, would've stay longer. Nice beaches, great hiking and bird watching."
Quiet atmosphere: Wolf's Den Family Campground provides a peaceful setting for those wanting minimal noise. "This place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River. You need to cross the river via bridge to Goodspeed Opera house and past to get to the RV campground. Very peaceful."
Beach proximity: The short distance between campsites and waterfront access ranks high with reviewers. "The short walk to the beach made it worth it. Bugs weren't too bad in July," notes one camper about Rocky Neck State Park.
Seasonal variety: Riverdale Farm Campsites offers different experiences throughout their open season. "It was a beautiful day on the beach pond. They had great prizes for cheap cost. I spent 2 dollars for 10 long rounds of bingo with 4 cards. They are always updating."
Campsite privacy varies: Openness between sites differs significantly among area campgrounds. At Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground, "The campsites are right next to each other and are marked with posts. The sites are so close that the posts are marked with the site number on both sides which tells me that there has been confusion in the past."
Pet policies change seasonally: Dog friendly campgrounds near Killingworth often modify their pet rules during peak season. "Pets are not allowed in the summer. We were not aware of this," reports one camper about a state park visit.
Reservation timing matters: Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends. "The camp sites do fill up FAST over the summer up until school starts back up so if you plan to camp, BOOK AHEAD!"
Kid-friendly amenities: Niantic KOA offers numerous activities designed for children. "So many activities for kids and family. Well maintained facilities. Kind and helpful staff. They have spaces for 10 sites and up."
Planned activities: Weekend programs enhance family camping experiences. "They had activities for the kids on weekends and holidays. They are close to local beaches and hiking trails."
Nature centers: Educational opportunities exist at several pet-friendly campgrounds near Killingworth. "My family has camped at Rocky Neck every year since i was a child. The campsite is only a short walk from the beach and available mountain bike and hiking trails."
Site access considerations: Hidden Lake Farm and other campgrounds near Killingworth have varying road conditions. "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."
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary widely among area campgrounds. "Most sites don't have hook ups so you have to run off battery and water storage tanks if you have a RV."
Security features: Several campgrounds implement safety measures. "There is a security gate at the entrance. Most of the roads are paved, the sites are large and level, there are full hookups, and a dump station."
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