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Getaway Machimoodus cabins permit dogs with an additional fee per pet, providing a premium glamping experience near Middlefield. Several nearby campgrounds accommodate pets, including Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol which features spacious pull-through sites suitable for pets. GrandView CampResort & Cottages welcomes pets at their level sites, with staff described as friendly and attentive to campers with animals. Hammonasset State Park Campground allows pets at their tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, though specific pet areas may be limited. Wolf's Den Family Campground in East Haddam provides pet-friendly options with both tent and cabin camping available. The water pressure in showers at some facilities may be limited.
Markham Meadows offers a family-oriented environment with pet-friendly sites featuring electric and water hookups. The campground has a swimming pool and trout fishing opportunities nearby, making it suitable for outdoor adventures with pets. Riverdale Farm Campsites allows pets at their facilities with electric, water, and sewer connections available for extended stays. Hidden Lake Farm maintains a quiet, private atmosphere suitable for tent camping with pets. Campgrounds near water access points provide opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer months, though some waterfront areas may have restrictions due to wildlife or water quality concerns. Several locations provide fire pits for evening relaxation with pets, but specific pet exercise areas vary by campground.
"People left their left over food scraps in the grass by my camp so not only has my dog been eating it, I also hear coyotes. Won’t be surprised if I see a bear in the morning.."
"Affiliated with Lake Compounce Amusement Park adjacent to campground."
"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!"
"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"
from $30 - $70 / night
Check Availability"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"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!"
"Quiet CG near Waterbury CT. Close to major stores for resupply. CG has lots of friendly seasonal campers and lots of other sites."
"There’s two brand new bathrooms on site one of which is conveniently located right by the pool. Owners are doing new renovations to make this place look good!"
from $55 - $150 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This is our families favorite camping location. On the pond at Waters Edge. When asked where they want to camp my 5 and 7 year old will always respond with Waters Edge."
from $45 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We used White Pines as our base while exploring this part of Connecticut and it worked out really well. We spent most of Saturday away from camp and came back tired and ready for an easy evening."
"We visited toward the end of the camping season and loved seeing this part of Connecticut as summer was winding down. The cooler evenings made sitting around the fire especially nice."
from $50 - $62 / 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.
RangerEnjoyed our stay at this campground for a weekend in mid September. We booked for a good rate using Campspot and it was well worth the money. Our site was wide and had some bushes adding privacy from some nearby RVs. The campground was quiet and had several nice amenities, like a store, laundry, dog park, playground, pool, basketball court, and more. It was close to Olde Mystic and plenty of other nearby attractions.
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
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
RangerI really wanted to like this place. It's in a very cool area that I didn't expect to be so awesome. First main issue was how bad the cell reception is. Normally, I'd day that's a perk for camping but we're full-timers and work on the road so it is important for us. Next, the place is massive and they are more about make money than making people comfortable. What could easily be a very nice and spacious pull-thru spot are 2 back to back back-ins. Unless you're lucky enough to get an end spot, those are pull-thru. Pros: awesome dog park, great office with laundry, activities, arcades, adult only room, community campfire, indoor pool with lifeguard, the staff is nice, there's a lake for swimming, boating, catch and release fishing. Their basketball court is on a shuffleboard court, playground is nice though. Close to Old Sturbridge Village and many cool hikes and MA cities.
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.
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!!
Pet owners camping near Middlefield have several dog friendly campgrounds to choose from within a 25-mile radius. The area sits at the junction of the Connecticut River Valley and the southern edge of the Central Connecticut Lowlands, with elevations ranging from 400-700 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with moderate humidity, making early morning and evening the most comfortable times for dog walks.
Beach access for dogs: Rocky Neck State Park Campground permits dogs in designated camping areas, though they aren't allowed on the main beach during summer. Camper Mauricio notes, "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."
Hiking with pets: Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground offers trail networks accessible from most campsites. Christine K. mentions, "The surrounding area is great. We hiked and went fishing nearby. There are few places to purchase goods on the way to the site so stock up before arriving."
Fishing opportunities: Markham Meadows provides trout fishing access. According to Erik G., "Very friendly family owned campground. Spacious sites that are not crammed together. Great trout fishing down the road. Everything you need is on the grounds. Swimming pool, kayaks and boats on the pond."
Beach proximity: Multiple campers praise how close Rocky Neck is to shoreline activities. Tiffany T. explains, "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. 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."
Level sites for pet comfort: GrandView CampResort & Cottages receives praise for its terrain. Bill B. comments, "We enjoyed our stay. Level sites and very nice owners." This is particularly helpful for campers with older dogs who may struggle with uneven terrain.
Site spacing: Many pet owners appreciate campgrounds with adequate space between sites. At Markham Meadows, reviews consistently mention the generous site dimensions. Erik G. notes, "Spacious sites that are not crammed together," which gives dogs more room to relax without bothering neighboring campers.
Pet restrictions and limitations: During peak season, some campgrounds limit pet access to certain areas. Laura L. mentions about Rocky Neck: "The actual beach isn't too nice; not soft sand, broken shells, and cigarettes. However, the campgrounds have nice facilities like a shop, good showers, a playground, and volleyball courts. Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this."
Limited water and electricity: Wolf's Den Family Campground offers pet-friendly camping but with infrastructure limitations. Jeremy G. reports, "Grey dump at site. Power and water at every site. Very very clean. 50x30 sites common. I would recommend to stay here if in the area. Verizon LTE 1 bar."
Campground enforcement varies: Jason B. observes 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." This can be problematic with reactive dogs.
Multiple pet-friendly activities: Devil's Hopyard State Park offers diverse options for families with pets. Allan D. shares, "Small little campground located in an amazing and beautiful park. Go here every spring for opening day of fishing season and camp the entire weekend."
Pet-friendly cabins with children: Lake Compounce Campground offers cabin options for families with pets. Diane R. remarks, "Easy entry, long pull thrus. You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded. Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper. They have cabins, teepee and tent sites."
Playground access for families: Riverdale Farm Campsites provides recreational facilities for children while accommodating pets. Nick H. states, "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. We did bingo too. Have been going for 2 years and started with tenting up to a trailer."
Dump stations and hookups: For RVers with pets, Riverdale Farm Campsites offers comprehensive facilities. Joel R. observes, "This is a really nice family campground just a mile or so off I-95 in Clinton, CT. It is about 20 miles from Mystic and the historic seaport center. Most of the roads are paved, the sites are large and level, there are full hookups, and a dump station."
Site size considerations: Wolf's Den Family Campground accommodates various RV sizes. Kevin J. 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."
Access limitations: Some pet-friendly campgrounds have restricted access for larger rigs. Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground has limited infrastructure, with Robert L. noting, "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."
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