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North Branford offers several RV-friendly campgrounds within short driving distance of coastal attractions. Totoket Valley RV Park provides electric hookups, water service, and dump stations with 50-amp capability for larger motorhomes. "Clean, family friendly campground with plenty of area to walk. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups," notes one visitor about Aces High RV Park in nearby East Lyme, which features full hookup sites including water, electric, and sewer connections. Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol accommodates big rigs with 50-amp service and water hookups across level sites, while Mystic KOA, about 40 minutes east, offers pull-through sites up to 85 feet long with full hookups for larger motorhomes.
Many Connecticut RV parks operate seasonally from May through October, with limited year-round options. Reservation requirements increase significantly during summer weekends and fall foliage season. Level sites vary considerably between facilities, with some reviews noting gravel pads that require additional leveling blocks. Cell service can be inconsistent across the region, particularly at parks near the coastline. Most parks welcome pets but enforce leash requirements and designated walking areas. Access roads to some facilities present challenges for larger rigs—a recent review mentioned needing to navigate "low branches and rough roads with missing blacktop" when approaching certain campgrounds with larger fifth wheels or motorhomes.
"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."
"Clean, 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."
"Well organized campground with both water front back in sites as well as large pull throughs."
from $74 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table."
from $55 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful, family owned & run, quiet, large sites. Close to I-395."
"Water, electric &sewer sites. Very quite, rules are in-forced. This is camping, if you’re looking for entertainment bring your own!"
"Very well maintained and friendly staff will stay again when in the area. Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station."
"This was our first trip in our new to us travel trailer😃. Campground was awesome! Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area"
"Stayed one night at the end of the season. Park staff were very friendly and helpful."
"The beach and beach parking lots fill to capacity. Week ends are the worst. The campgrounds are located within internal loops. Most sites are quite level."
"We were told by a seasonal that its a whole different story on the weekend. There are 2 pools and lots of games that they provide the equipment for for free. Bathrooms were clean."
"Loved the tent area and how close it was for the kids to use the pool and facilities. Everything was clean and well kept. We felt safe allowing the kids to go ride bikes and go mini golfing."
from $68 - $72 / night
Check Availability"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. Had a bite to eat at the Blue Duck, it was fine."
"Very friendly and helpful staff, great location, security gated after hours. Had water and 50 amp hookup. Very convenient to many attractions and restaurants."
from $50 - $75 / night
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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.
LegendPros: 15 minutes from Mystic CT 50 AMP, sewer & water hookup Nice amenities
Cons: Gravel site No shade Tight site & hard to get in/out for big rig
ScoutWe have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffock Co Campground that is not well maintained. 2 miles of the Road have many areas of missing blacktop making a very rough ride with low branches. The dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig. Most of the longer sites were very difficult to level.
LegendWe stayed at Mystic KOA in North Stonington, Connecticut, to be tourists in Mystic. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay!
This campground is just 15-minutes from Mystic and about an hour’s drive to Newport, Rhode Island. It’s just a few minutes from I-95 and so close to Mystic Aquarium, downtown Mystic, Mystic Seaport, and all the local spots.
It’s a well-maintained campground with 2 pools(though the larger one was closed for maintenance during our stay), lots of play areas and daily activities for little ones, and a cool“pub truck” for adult drinks. Our site(#408) was about 85’ long with plenty of room for our 45’ motorhome and toad(and then some!). It was level and gravel with a nice fire ring and picnic table. The hookups worked fine with 50-amp electric and decent water pressure. Cable TV had nearly 50-channels, but the wi-fi didn’t quite reach our part of the park.
Due to a family issue, we needed to leave about a day-and-a-half early. We called the office as a courtesy to let them know as we were pulling out and received a partial credit for a night’s stay on our credit card. Didn’t even ask, they just did it. Thanks Mystic KOA!
We’ll definitely be back. This is a great place to stay when visiting the coastal Connecticut/Rhode Island area.
GuideWonderful weekend visit in the off season. Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid. No sewers sites that I could tell, and water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening. Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving (2 night visit) and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there. Nice neighbors. Dog friendly. People obeyed the quiet hours. I have not one complaint. There were hiking trails and geocaching on site. 4 stars bc no sewer at the campsite and we like full hook ups and honestly I’m guessing this is a county rule but the playgrounds could’ve been open. Outside and socially distanced after dealing with Covid for a whole year and most local parks and playgrounds being open since last May... that was upsetting. All in all we had a great weekend. Close to the LI aquarium as well! Many stores and a golf course near by too!
ScoutThis is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.
ScoutThis place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River (major RT 9 highway is on west side). You need to cross the river via bridge to Goodspeed Opera house and past to get to the RV campground. Nearby attractions are Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera. The campground itself is realy nice. Cable TV at most sites. Only electric 30 or 50A, and water; but there are a few dumpstations around in the camp. Very peaceful. There are activities on Friday and Saturday (like Bingo). Great store with extended hours. The camp staff will help you with anything. 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.
RangerWell organized campground with both water front back in sites as well as large pull throughs. 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. It was a quiet area with ponds and creeks and a generally relaxing setting. It has a clean playground and well maintained pool as well as some walking paths, large grassy areas, pavilion and volleyball court. All sites but one (#67) are full hook up. Some seasonal sites but all were tasteful and not trashy looking. We enjoyed the shade trees on our site (#3) and noticed many sites had similar trees, but the owner keeps them trimmed to not interfere when parking on your site. There is also a creek area for dog swimming. Our two labs loved it! Local kayaking areas and about 30 min to Foxwoods Casino, even closer to Mohegan Sun. Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium are also not too far. Nearby (5min drive) is also a fun looking place for mini golf. Will definitely be back!
LegendWe have stayed at this campground many times because we love the towns of Mystic and Stonington. The campground has changed hands many times and it seems things are always different. I’ll start off with the bad. At check-in, we were greeted by one of the rudest people we have encountered in fifteen years of full-time RVing. There is a page of rules but they don’t seem to be enforced– like dogs off leash and no fences at your campsite. There are seasonal campers that are proud to fly political flags but I suppose there are no rules against that. The park is a mix of seasonals (who seem to just come on weekends to party) and transients. There are lots of amenities (which we did not use) but still had to pay the$10/day resort fee which really drives up the cost. This is a Passport America park so we were able to get 50% off on our stay. The laundry was really dirty (including a wet, slippery floor) and very busy since there weren’t that many machines and some were broken.
As for the good. We had a long, level back-in site with lots of room on both sides of us. The grass was lush and nicely mowed (which our dog loved) and we had a nice shade tree. The utilities worked well but were placed at the back of the site and the water was a shared spigot on opposite side. Our water hose was long enough so I didn’t have to add another one to reach the spigot. There are no sewer sites but there are two dump stations available.
There is a hiking trail nearby (Hoffman Evergreen Presreve) that we like to visit and is great for dogs. The campground is very convenient to downtown Mystic, the aquarium, and Mystic Seaport Village. Our GPS routed us through the tiny town of Old Mystic which was really tricky to navigate. If you are in a big-rig, we suggest using the Cow Hill Road exit off I-95 and then HWY184 to the campground.
North Branford camping options extend from the Connecticut River Valley to coastal areas just 10 miles from Long Island Sound. The region sits within USDA hardiness zone 6b, with camping season typically running April through October when average temperatures range between 45-85°F. Most campgrounds in the area are set on relatively flat terrain making them accessible for a variety of camping styles.
Beach time at Rocky Neck State Park: The state park campground features access to a sandy beach on Long Island Sound. "I've lived in CT all my life but never used the Rocky Neck State Park Campground until now. Short walk to Rocky Neck beach. Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids," notes a camper at Rocky Neck State Park Campground.
Historical sites within walking distance: Crocker's Boatyard in New London offers unique marina camping with easy access to local attractions. "We took a tour of the Coast Guard Ship at Fort Trumbull. Also visited Fort Trumbull which is walking distance away. Very nice place to visit and learn," reports a visitor to Crocker's Boatyard.
Kayaking and boating: The region offers multiple water access points. "Nearby (5min drive) is also a fun looking place for mini golf. Local kayaking areas and about 30 min to Foxwoods Casino, even closer to Mohegan Sun," notes an Aces High RV Park camper.
Clean facilities: Salem Farms Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "There are 2 pools and lots of games that they provide the equipment for for free. Bathrooms were clean. Most sites are a good size. Fire pits are nice and big made with large rocks," explains a reviewer at Salem Farms Campground.
Waterfront views: Several campgrounds offer sites directly on water. "We backed right up to the waters edge practically. The people that dock here were so friendly and welcoming. The pool is very clean as are the bathrooms and showers," comments a guest at Crocker's Boatyard.
Natural surroundings: Totoket Valley RV Park offers a rural setting with nearby food options. "Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table. There is a wonderful little frozen custard shop down the road called roses farm stand," shares a visitor at Totoket Valley RV Park.
Site configurations vary: Lake Compounce Campground has different layout considerations. "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," explains a guest at Lake Compounce Campground.
Dump stations but limited sewer hookups: Many parks have electric and water but no direct sewer connections. "Sites include one paved parking spot (ours was very muddy) a fire pit and a picnic table. No water or electric hookup. Wi-fi not available at this campground," notes a Rocky Neck State Park camper.
Seasonal operations: Most Connecticut RV parks near North Branford operate within specific date ranges. "Aces high is a great place to camp. The sites are large and it's very clean and a beautiful park. Daniella treats us like part of her family and the staff are always so helpful," shares a visitor.
Pool amenities: Multiple campgrounds offer swimming options. "We went tent camping with 3 other families. Loved the tent area and how close it was for the kids to use the pool and facilities. Everything was clean and well kept. We felt safe allowing the kids to go ride bikes and go mini golfing," reports a camper at Countryside RV Park.
Budget-friendly midweek specials: Some campgrounds offer deals during less busy periods. "I try to go here every summer with my two preteen grandsons. We tent close to the restroom and the pool, which are very clean. We go mid week and the special is pay 2 nights, get third night free," notes a Salem Farms visitor.
Kid-friendly activities: Many parks organize events for children. "Great campground near the beach. Available mountain bike and hiking trails. A great family campsite with easy to get to activities," mentions a Rocky Neck State Park camper.
Premium site options: For the best RV experience, consider waterfront locations. "We paid $150/night for a 'Premium Waterfront FHU Site' on the lake. A bit pricey, but really nice site including level concrete pad and patio, clean and well-maintained utilities, and beautiful view," shares a visitor at Aces High RV Park.
RV site considerations: Check site details when booking at rv parks in North Branford, Connecticut and nearby areas. "Easy entry, long pull thrus. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper. They have cabins, teepee and tent sites," explains a Lake Compounce visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Countryside RV Park offers a quieter experience during weekdays. "We stayed for 4 nights during the week, and it was the quietest campground we've ever stayed in. We were told by a seasonal that its a whole different story on the weekend," notes a camper.
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