RV camping near North Canton, Connecticut offers options for travelers within 30-45 miles of this rural town. Located in the western part of Connecticut where the terrain features rolling hills and deciduous forests, summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F. Cell service can be spotty throughout the region, particularly at campgrounds tucked into valleys or dense woodland areas.
What to do
Hiking opportunities: At American Legion State Forest, trails run alongside the Farmington River. "The Henry Buck Trail" provides excellent hiking according to one camper who noted that "our family likes to get out into the hiking trails and hit activities in the area vs the all inclusive campground experience."
Fishing access: The Farmington River at American Legion State Forest offers catch-and-release fishing. One visitor described it as a "Trophy trout river with excellent fishing, but catch and release only." Another camper called it "an anglers campground, so there was some serious fishing going on."
Swimming spots: Lake Taghkanic State Park provides a clean swimming beach about 45 minutes from North Canton. A camper mentioned "the lake is beautiful and clean" while another reported "late night, stargazing over the lake is a great pastime, because the water is calm and the light pollution is low."
What campers like
Private campsites: Austin Hawes Memorial Campground features well-spaced sites. Campers appreciate that "well spaced out lots, you have a lot of privacy" and "the sites are spread out enough but you're not completely alone." The privacy factor ranks highly in reviews.
Clean facilities: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground maintains high standards for restrooms and showers. One visitor noted, "Showers are hot and there's great water pressure. The cleanliness of the bathrooms depends on how busy the campground is." Another camper appreciated that "the bathrooms and showers are clean and the water stayed hot until the last weekend of the season."
Water recreation: Rudd Pond at Taconic State Park offers both swimming and boating options. A camper mentioned "there is a swimming beach and during non-covid times, boat rentals" while another noted the "plenty of fishing access from shore and you can rent a boat for the whole day to fish on the water."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the North Canton region close between late October and early May. At Westover ARB Military FamCamp, "water is turned off October 15-April 15. Water available from rest room spigot. You will need at least 25' hose."
Bug preparations: Insect protection is essential during summer months. At American Legion State Forest, one camper warned, "In the summer, this place is mosquito central, so bring lots of bug spray or be eaten alive!" Another camper reminded visitors to "bring your bug spray! Bugs and ticks abound but it's nature."
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited or no cell reception. One camper at American Legion State Forest noted "no cellphone service, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about it." At Sturbridge RV Resort, a camper reported that "cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Prospect Mountain Campground offers family-friendly amenities. A camper reported they have "activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing." Another visitor mentioned that "the kids had a blast fishing and riding their bikes around."
Swimming options: Lake Compounce Campground provides family water activities. While one camper noted "it would have been nice if they had a place to swim (in the camping area) besides for at the main park," the adjacent amusement park offers swimming.
Cabin alternatives: For families not equipped for tent or RV camping, several parks offer cabin accommodations. At Lake Taghkanic, a visitor found "clean cabins, cottages, beach" and another mentioned "no complaints. everything is perfect every year we've been."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Aces High RV Park provides well-maintained spaces for RVs. One RVer appreciated that "sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it." Another mentioned "clean, well-maintained, and level site with concrete pad and patio (I love a clean, level concrete pad!)."
Hookup access: At Lake Compounce Campground, RV sites have partial hookups. A camper noted "has electric, water and cable TV connections" but cautioned that "none of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out."
Site spacing: RV parks vary in how close units are placed. At Lake Compounce, a camper explained, "the sites were long so even though you face your neighbor, the sites were long enough that our door wasn't directly across from our neighbor." At Aces High, "pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors."
