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Riverdale Farm Campsites in Clinton accepts pets at both tent and cabin sites with full hookups for RV campers. The campground features electric and water hookups, firewood availability, and a swimming pond where some campers report their dogs enjoy cooling off during summer months. Bathroom facilities remain clean and well-maintained according to multiple visitor reports, though the laundry is only accessible during office hours. The family-owned property enforces quiet hours that benefit both pets and people, with most visitors noting minimal disturbance from neighboring sites. Hammonasset State Park Campground nearby also welcomes pets at their campsites with restrictions on leash length and number of animals per site.
Multiple hiking trails near these pet-friendly campgrounds provide exercise opportunities for dogs, with both locations situated within 20 miles of coastal areas. Wolf's Den Family Campground in East Haddam offers additional cabin camping with pets allowed, featuring fire rings and picnic tables at most sites. Totoket Valley RV Park provides a smaller setting with grassy sites and picnic tables where pets can relax with their owners. Pet owners should note that wildlife encounters remain possible at these Connecticut campgrounds, particularly at dusk and dawn when deer activity increases. During peak season, especially summer months, campgrounds enforcing pet policies book quickly, often requiring reservations 3-6 months in advance for weekend stays.
"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!"
"We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway. This time we tried one of the sites on the water, and I probably wouldn't choose the same site again. "
"I love kettletown, it’s a favorite that is very close to home. It’s a small camp ground and it’s absolutely beautiful."
from $17 - $50 / 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"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."
"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"The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."
"However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."
from $24 - $250 / 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"
"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."
"Beautiful state park, very clean .. fishing, lake swimming, hiking trails. Bathrooms, free showers .. stores within a 5 minute drive. Most of the camp ground site are not secluded .."
from $17 - $50 / 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.
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
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.
TravelerI have camped here many times. There are three campsites; two that require short hikes (.5 miles and .75 miles, respectively) and a third that can be driven to. Each one is far away from the others. The two that are closest are still divided by several hundred feet of wooded area; you can hear if someone at the other campsite shouts loudly enough, but you can't hear normal conversation or see any lights.
There is no cell phone coverage at any of the campsites (if you care about that while camping).
All of the campsites are right next to the Shepaug River. There is a very crude outhouse between campsites #1 and #2, but none at #3. Each campsite has a designated fire pit, and the Steep Rock Association provides ample firewood. SR 1 and SR 2 both have picnic tables at them; SR 3 does not. Pets are welcome; there are many people hiking and camping with dogs, and people ride horses down some of the trails.
On 9/2/17, when camping at SR1, we saw a Dumpster on the side of the trail that leads from campsite SR1 to campsite SR2. I have never seen a Dumpster anywhere at Steep Rock before, so I don't know if that is a permanent new addition or if it was there temporarily.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Steep Rock Association office during the week.
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.
GuideThe 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.
Connecticut's coastline near North Haven provides several camping options within 20-30 miles of Long Island Sound. The area sits at low elevation, typically under 400 feet, with temperatures averaging 70-85°F in summer and humidity that increases mosquito activity at dawn and dusk. The region features a mix of wooded campgrounds and beachside options with varying degrees of shade.
Beach access: 5-minute walk: At Hammonasset State Park Campground, campers can easily reach the shoreline. "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," notes Tiffany T.
Cycling routes: 1-3 miles: The flat terrain around Hammonasset provides family-friendly biking. "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," according to one visitor.
Nature center visits: weekend programs: Educational activities for all ages run throughout summer. "We make it a point to spend at least a week here every summer," shares a regular visitor, highlighting the accessible outdoor learning opportunities.
Local attractions: 10-20 minute drive: From Wolf's Den Family Campground, you can reach several points of interest. "Nearby attractions are Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera. The campground itself is really nice," writes Kevin J., noting the convenient location.
Clean facilities: updated bathhouses: Bear Creek Campground maintains high standards for their amenities. "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper," reports Diane R.
Fishing opportunities: stocked ponds: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing without licenses. "At the back of the property, there's also a fishing pond, which my husband loved," notes Laura L. about Wolf's Den Family Campground.
Level sites: good for beginners: First-time campers appreciate the well-maintained grounds. "Easy entry, long pull thrus. You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded," explains one camper at Bear Creek Campground.
Swimming options: beach and pond access: Riverdale Farm Campsites features water recreation beyond the ocean. "The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this is an awesome small campground," writes Nick H., highlighting the multiple swimming areas available.
Seasonal closures: May to October: Most campgrounds in the region operate on limited schedules. "Season: May 26 to September 4," is typical for state parks like Kettletown State Park Campground, while private campgrounds may extend slightly longer.
Bug protection: essential in wooded areas: Insect activity increases in certain locations. "We were there in early June, and were almost eaten alive by mosquitoes when we ventured into the woods. Take lots of bug spray and wear long sleeves/pants, even in the summer," advises DrDavid P.
Campsite proximity: limited privacy: Many campgrounds feature open layouts. "The sites were super close together and the boundary lines were unclear, so my neighbors ended up using my fire ring to secure their tent," reports Justin P. about Kettletown.
Laundry restrictions: limited hours: Facilities may have specific access times. "Laundry was only accessible during business hours," notes Thomas about Riverdale Farm Campsites.
Activity schedules: weekend programming: Lake Compounce Campground offers structured entertainment. "They have a small playground, activities, tennis court, basketball. Not to mention its next to the amusement park," explains Nichol P.
Playground access: multiple options: Families value dedicated play spaces. "They have mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids," according to Jeremy G. at Wolf's Den.
Reservation timing: 3-6 months ahead: Securing family-friendly sites requires planning. "The camp sites do fill up FAST over the summer up until school starts back up so if you plan to camp, BOOK AHEAD!" advises Bianca M.
Pet policies: vary by season: Some locations restrict animals during peak months. "Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this," warns Laura L. about Hammonasset State Park.
Hookup options: mostly electric and water: Most campgrounds offer partial connections. "Only electric 30 or 50A, and water; but there are a few dumpstations around in the camp," notes Kevin J. about the facilities at Wolf's Den Family Campground.
Site dimensions: varied by campground: Spaces range significantly in size. "50x30 sites common," reports Jeremy G., providing helpful measurements for planning.
Access considerations: older campgrounds have limitations: Larger RVs may face challenges. "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," advises an experienced RVer.
Dump station locations: typically near exits: Plan accordingly for departure procedures. "No sewer hookups, but does have a dump station," notes Ray B. about the facilities at Bear Creek Campground.
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