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Best Campgrounds near New London, CT

621 Reviews

Campgrounds near New London, Connecticut span both the Connecticut and Rhode Island coastline, offering various accommodation options within a short drive of the city. Rocky Neck State Park Campground provides tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites along the shoreline in nearby Niantic, while Crocker's Boatyard offers unique RV camping at an active marina within New London itself. The area features several KOA locations, including Mystic KOA in North Stonington and Niantic KOA, both providing full-service amenities for campers seeking more developed facilities.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with peak availability from May through September. Rocky Neck State Park typically opens Memorial Day weekend and closes in late September, while private campgrounds like Aces High RV Park and Strawberry Park may offer extended seasons. Many sites require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends when beach access is highly sought after. The proximity to Long Island Sound means mild temperatures during camping season, though coastal storms can occur. A camper remarked, "The campgrounds are located within internal loops. Most sites are quite level. Park-like settings surrounding a large lawn."

Waterfront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors to the area. At Rocky Neck State Park, campers appreciate the combination of wooded sites and beach access, with several visitors noting the advantage of walking or biking to the shoreline. A visitor mentioned, "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." Crocker's Boatyard offers a unique marina camping experience that visitors praise for its central location to New London attractions. The proximity to Block Island ferries, Fort Trumbull, and downtown restaurants makes these campgrounds convenient bases for exploring the region. Most campgrounds feature clean restrooms and showers, though several reviews note facilities can become crowded during peak summer weekends.

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Best Camping Sites Near New London, Connecticut (117)

    1. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "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."

    2. Crocker's Boatyard

    12 Reviews
    New London, CT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (860) 443-6304

    $50 - $75 / night

    "Close to everything we wanted to see in New London.  Heavy traffic on the street but quieted down at night."

    "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."

    3. Burlingame State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Charlestown, RI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 322-8910

    $18 / night

    "My parents stayed in a bunkhouse and my husband and I stayed on the adjacent site. Bunkhouse is very basic but clean. Sites are well spaced with lots of types to choose from."

    "There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent."

    4. Mystic KOA

    25 Reviews
    North Stonington, CT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 599-5101

    "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."

    "We stayed at Mystic KOA in North Stonington, Connecticut, to be tourists in Mystic. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay! "

    5. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "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."

    6. Aces High RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Montville, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-8858

    $74 - $80 / night

    "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."

    7. Strawberry Park

    13 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 886-1944

    $60 - $120 / night

    "It is close by to some nice shopping areas as well. Bingo is always a family favorite and they even had that as well!"

    "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."

    8. Sun Outdoors Mystic

    6 Reviews
    Mystic, CT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 817-5696

    "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."

    9. Odetah Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Bozrah, CT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 889-4144

    "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."

    "Has a nice beach on a pond, a very cool splash pad next to the pool which all looked very clean. There is a snack shack next to the pond with a play scape and horseshoes."

    10. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 245-1817

    $20 - $70 / night

    "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."

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  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Mystic KOA

    KOA Mystic

    From the first interaction you see this KOA is customer focused. The staff is friendly, professional and helpful. The grounds are well maintained as are the facilities.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Giant area to pick a spot!

    So half the camp ground is closed for bathroom renovations but that still left the whole other half open and the whole campground by the water! The showers aren’t good, but that always comes with coin showers and not being able to choose the temperature. Site wise no one was around us so it was extra quiet and the park rangers are always around so always help if you need it. Walmart is less than ten minutes away too if you’re needing anything. Great location and best park in Rhode Island. Can’t wait to go back and have the bathroom renovations done!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    Close to a beach, serenity hiding in city life

    Some areas to hike on a small scale. Nice view of the water. No ocean views. Many unlevel sites. Fairly close together.

  • Ryan G.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Mount Misery Campground

    Lived up to its name

    Sites/facilities were as expected and I could have been very satisfied with our 1 night stay.  There are a lot of rules for camping here, which is confusing because there does not appear to be anyone to enforce them.  Late arrivals? Noise? I suspect that the couple who pulled into the site next to ours after 10PM with two cars and an infant are homeless and poached the site.  They were not there for the hiking or the camping experience and their infant child screamed or babbled through most of the night.  That plus the adults talking, car doors opening and closing, engine running, baby einstein videos playing...  In the morning they packed up and left.  I'm not an advocate of criminalizing homelessness, but if you are looking for a night in the woods listening to crickets and owls, this is not the place.

  • Michael
    Sep. 20, 2025

    The Quarry Campground

    The Quarry Campground

    Very quiet. At night all you can hear is the crackling of the campfire.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Fort Getty Campground

    Great Park Just Not for Camping

    Forty Getty Park RV Campground seems like a great location, with a good bit of history and a lot to offer to anyone visiting, which is why I was eager to visit it this past weekend while traveling through the Jamestown area of Rhode Island. I'd still call it a great place to visit, just not the best to attempt to stay at overnight or camp at. That is something else entirely in this case. 

    THE GOOD👍 Again, an absolutely gorgeous location on the shores of Jamestown😍 that being the park, NOT the campgrounds. The campground itself🏕 and particularly the⛺️ tenting section are pretty far removed from any of that and the water itself in reality. 

    THE Bad. In actuality, the campground looks to be a complete afterthought. More like, What should we do with this little grassy area next to the RV park?... oh maybe that can be for tents! Or,. Where the hell are we going to fit some tents⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️around here? Oh, I know, how about over on the hill by the bathrooms?🚻 next to the RV park fencing? Oh yeah, that sounds Perfect👍 

    The Ugly There's no Ugly. The people seem nice, the park is great,t and everyone working there was polite and courteous. It's just a shame they haven't given any real consideration to the camping section or provided a real space for campers to come enough the area. What you're left with is a grassy knoll with a bunch of tent sites tightly clustered together and right next to or on top of the RV park in a way that didn't seem necessary.

  • j
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Crocker's Boatyard

    Great!

    Great spot with view of harbor, a pool, bathroom and power if needed. Easy to book, good location- near many places of interest.

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Niantic KOA

    I mean wow!!

    So much going on! They will give free shuttle rides to 3 beaches & downtown Niantic, CT.

    We had tried to get a deluxe location and not completely booked. This is the weekend before Labor Day and they were vanishing point the owner / shuttle driver, John, asked us if we would want to move on Sunday after a bunch of people moved out. And we said absolutely because we're going to be here for 3 more nights.

    And it is huge and amazing! If you want to pay a little extra for the deluxe request slot 92!

Guide to New London

Camping near New London, Connecticut, offers a mix of beautiful nature and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Rocky Neck State Park Campground, are just a short walk from the beach. One camper mentioned, "The campground is about a 20 min. walk and 5 min. drive to the beach. There is no additional entrance fee to the beach."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at George Washington State Campground. A visitor noted, "It does have some great things going for it, namely the hiking trails and views of the lake."
  • Family Activities: Campgrounds like Brialee Family Campground offer tons of activities for kids. One family shared, "The sand beach is great for the kids and there is always something going on."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground stated, "Bathrooms are very nice."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Wilderness Lake Park said, "The staff is very helpful with any questions!"
  • Spacious Sites: Campgrounds like Hammonasset State Park Campground offer roomy sites. A camper mentioned, "The sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during weekends. A visitor at Rocky Neck State Park Campground noted, "Overnight noise was an issue. Lots of cars coming and going."
  • Booking in Advance: Popular spots fill up quickly. A family at Mystic KOA advised, "If you are looking for a site it’s best to book far in advance."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack stores or markets. A camper at Wells State Park Campground mentioned, "There is no on-site camp store for last minute necessities."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan Activities: Look for campgrounds with organized activities for kids. One family at Brialee Family Campground said, "The activities were great and kept my grand children busy."
  • Choose Family-Friendly Sites: Opt for campgrounds with sandy beaches or playgrounds. A camper noted, "The sand beach is great for the kids."
  • Pack Snacks: Bring plenty of snacks and drinks, especially if the campground lacks a market. A visitor at Hammonasset State Park Campground mentioned, "You need to either bring your own fire pit or rent one from the store."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Some sites may be uneven, making it hard to park RVs. A review for Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground mentioned, "The site we chose is very uneven so leveling the RV wasn't real easy."
  • Book Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, make sure to reserve those sites early. A camper at George Washington State Campground advised, "The back half of the campground has 50@ full hookups with much longer and level sites."
  • Bring Cash: Some campgrounds only accept cash or Venmo. A visitor at Wilderness Lake Park noted, "Heads up, they are cash or Venmo only so be prepared."

Camping near New London, CT, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near New London, CT?

New London offers excellent camping options within a short drive. Rocky Neck State Park Campground is a popular choice located on Long Island Sound with easy access to beach areas. For those seeking a well-maintained campground with great amenities, Hammonasset State Park Campground offers beautiful beach access, clean facilities, and activities for the whole family. Hopeville Pond State Park offers camping with swimming, fishing, and hiking opportunities. If you prefer to stay close to New London's attractions, Crocker's Boatyard provides camping spots with easy access to downtown. Each location offers unique experiences, from serene nature settings to activity-filled grounds perfect for family adventures.

What cabin rental options are available near New London, CT?

The New London area offers several cabin rental options for those seeking a more comfortable camping experience. Wolf's Den Family Campground provides cabin rentals in a family-friendly environment with easy access to local attractions like Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera. Odetah Camping Resort offers well-appointed cabins with various amenities for a more upscale experience. Most cabins in the area come equipped with beds, electricity, and basic furnishings, though amenities vary widely between locations. Some include kitchenettes and private bathrooms, while others provide access to shared facilities. Prices typically range from $75-150 per night depending on size and amenities. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak summer season.

Are there RV parks with full hookups near New London, CT?

Crocker's Boatyard offers RV sites with full hookups conveniently located near everything New London has to offer. Though street traffic can be noticeable during the day, it quiets down at night for a peaceful stay. Whispering Pines Campground provides full hookup RV sites with amenities like a pool and splash pad, though some facilities may be seasonal. Sun Outdoors Mystic is another excellent option for RVers seeking full hookups in a resort-style setting. Most RV parks in the area offer 30/50 amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. Many also provide cable TV and WiFi access. Rates typically range from $45-75 per night depending on the season and amenities, with weekly and monthly discounts available at some locations.

Are there any waterfront camping options near New London, CT?

Wilderness Lake Park offers excellent waterfront camping near New London with both tent and RV sites. This hidden gem features secluded tent sites and beautiful lake views, making it perfect for those seeking water activities. Mystic KOA provides another great waterfront option with access to pool facilities and is conveniently located near popular attractions. For those willing to venture slightly further, Strawberry Park offers water features and is especially family-friendly. These waterfront campgrounds typically book quickly during summer months, so making reservations well in advance is recommended. Most waterfront sites offer swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities with varying levels of amenities from rustic to resort-style comfort.

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