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105 Reviews of 13 Norwalk Campgrounds

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  G Y.

  Scout

  

  July 29, 2024

  Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

  Quiet Rustic Camping

  My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view. Note that we are a Scout family and my husband and son have camped many days well off the grid with only the gear and food in their backpacks. That skews our point of view. 

  First off, Connecticut’s state campgrounds are not KOA’s. 

  Do not expect top of the line activities that private campgrounds have.

  What it does have are clean, large sites that are partially wooded and not out in the open. 

  The lake is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoes and for fishing. Bring your own gear but kayak and canoe rentals are available. The swim area is marginal- best for little ones. 

  This park is remote from all conveniences- pack it in or expect a drive. There have been several times I’ve driven to the Dunkin Donuts miles down the road for coffee but I find using a French press is more convenient. For takeout there’s the White Horse on 202. It’s ranked a top restaurant in the state - the food is good. 

  Never have we had issues with wildlife besides squirrels and ducks. Leave no trace is important - it keeps the unwelcome wildlife out. 

  There have been issues with the bathrooms off and on over the decades. It seems like they’ve finally fixed everything. Our trip of 7/27-28 showed everything was fine.

  The only on-site services are firewood and ice sales. The little food shack is out of business. 

  Yes, cell service is basically non-existent. Our trip this weekend was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years. Actually we were a bit disappointed because this camp ground is a great place to disconnect and relax. Being forced to put away the devices is heaven in my mind. You can drive about 5+ minutes out and get cell service. Regarding rowdiness, of the 20+ times we’ve camped only twice was it a problem. 

  Also, this place is not glamping. The area is rural, so cows do moo at 6am, and kids are up even earlier. If you like to sleep in skip and rent a B&B. 

  Also if you want a better place to swim go to Mt.Tom state park about 10 minutes up the road. It’s a day use only park-no camping- but the lake is gorgeous and there are very few people there.

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  Gianna

  Traveler

  

  June 14, 2024

  Smith Point County Park

  Lovely campsite

  Truly great spot. Amazing sites with plenty of room, though they are close together. But was worth it for the amenities and fantastic views. Stayed on the bayside (site 30), which had a fantastic direct bay view. Although most sites have views of the bay, some are blocked by seagrass (for example site 28 - huge corner spot but the flat spot to park has an obstructed view). Literally steps to the beach.

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  Heather M.

  Guide

  

  June 5, 2024

  Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area

  Beloved Family Spot

  Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised. 

  This place is incredible.  Being military-only keeps standards high, the campground clean and well maintained.  We've spent years here, with Dan & Janet but, are looking forward to returning this year under new management, as they enjoy retirement after many years of hard work. Boy, does their hard work show! They have poured so much love and attention into the building and maintaining of Lake Frederick! 

  Between rustic power-only campsites that give you a true camping experience and upgraded but, still simple cabins which allow campers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoor experience, there is something for everyone.  The new docks around the swimming area create a safer swimming experience for even the most inexperienced swimmers, allowing them safe and obvious perimeters.  The bath house is always well stocked and clean, ready for end of the day cleanup and the laundry facilities are a great bonus for those of us who like to stay longer than a couple days.  

  You won't want for anything at Lake Frederick and it will be a great way to unplug, kick back and enjoy God's Creation!

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  CM M.

  Traveler

  

  March 3, 2024

  Wildwood State Park Campground

  Proceed With Caution

  Perhaps it was the weekend we went but this was an extremely unpleasant trip. The bathroom facilities are wonderful as is the beach but the crowd stayed awake playing music all night very loudly. I think the cabins here are the way to go.

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  Patrick C.

  Scout

  

  September 9, 2023

  Smith Point County Park

  Paradise

  Our 36ft motorhome backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay. Less than 100 feet from the front of our site was the beach and the Atlantic Ocean view. A stones throw away was one of several shower and rest room buildings. Clean and well lit. Our site had a trex picnic table on a cement patio. An on site firepit was cozy at night. A general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds was a treat. And sweet deer. I watcheda momma deer nursing two of her babies. This is paradise.

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  Igor K.

  Traveler

  

  August 8, 2023

  Watch Hill Family Campground — Fire Island National Seashore

  Alone with nature.

  Favorite place ever. You can get there by ferry. Very quiet and comfortable. Birdsong in the morning and the sound of the waves. There are showers, toilets and a café. For those who want to be at one with nature. Lots of mosquitoes, be prepared.

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  Igor K.

  Traveler

  

  August 8, 2023

  Wildwood State Park Campground

  Great for families but a lot of people on the beach

  Been to this campsite 2 times. Nice beach with no waves. A lot of fishermen. 5-7 minutes by car to the store, gas station and farms.

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  Cindy

  Scout

  

  May 24, 2023

  Lake Compounce Campground

  Rainy weekend in Ct

  This was our first trip in our new to us travel trailer😃. Campground was awesome! Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area

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  Tim M.

  Traveler

  

  January 9, 2023

  Smith Point County Park

  FANTASTIC!!!!

  Camping on the beach with all the amenities. At nite an ice cream truck comes by, you get visits from the nearby deer. It is paradise. ONLY DRAWBACKS, 1- YOU HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT OF SUFFOLK CO, NY 2- ONE WEEK STAY AT A TIME. PERIOD. After staying there, you'll wish all campgrounds were like this.

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  A J.

  Scout

  

  October 17, 2022

  Lake Compounce Campground

  Coyotes bears oh my..

  This is an interesting camp ground. As I am set up for bed I see one other large green tent that looks deserted. 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..

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  Jenny S.

  Traveler

  

  October 4, 2022

  Riverdale Farm Campsites

  Schöne Nacht

  Wir waren nur eine Nacht da. 50€ hat die für einen kleineren Camper gekostet. Im Oktober. Die Sanitäranlagen waren sehr sauber und das Personal freundlich. Wir waren fast alleine da.

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  Suzanne W.

  Scout

  

  September 18, 2022

  Riverdale Farm Campsites

  Good location near CT coast

  Nice campground. Facilities are in good shape, friendly staff. Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!

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  Nick H. is A.

  Scout

  

  August 27, 2022

  Riverdale Farm Campsites

  Great family campground close to beach

  Update number 2: I told you I come here a lot, we did bingo and it was a blast. It was a beautiful day on the beach pond. They had great prizes for cheap cost. I spent 2 dollars for 10 long rounds of bingo with 4 cards. Who can beat that!!?? My son won a game prize worth 5 times that. I had to give the rest of the money I had as a tip because I was so happy with how everything worked out. They are always updating, someone broke the basketball 🏀 hoop on one side and it’s fixed 2 weeks later.

  Update: They have changed days for me many times when I had issues with the camper. Never once asked questions or even treated me differently. No extra cost. You might have have to change spots but I don’t care. They are so easy to work with. Thanks guys

  Great Value and Nice Family owned business. 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. 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. I love coming here and wish I could spend more time. Really close to Hammonassett beach and one of my favorite restaurants the “log cabin”. Make sure you bring Tupperware with you to this place.

  Also don’t let other family’s ruin your trip. We had 3 family’s meet up on 2 sites near us and the father and mother just kept yelling at the kids. Made me feel bad for the children but doesn’t make me right a bad review about the campground.

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  Carolyn W.

  Traveler

  

  August 22, 2022

  Indian Island County Park

  Camper glamping

  Bathrooms and showers were a good size. Rangers were driving around often but hand no issues with drink in red cups. Site 130 was a camper we rented then I got 131 to have more room and had tents

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  Richard

  Scout

  

  August 9, 2022

  Lake Compounce Campground

  Bear Creek CG in CTG

  Very nice campground. Has electric, water and cable TV connections.

  Clean bathrooms and nice store.

  It is part of the Lake Compounce Amusement Park.

  Stayed in September 2021. CG is pretty empty during the week and gets busy during the weekend.

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  Colleen G.

  Scout

  

  July 9, 2022

  Riverdale Farm Campsites

  Great campground

  Friendly staff, clean, relaxing, enjoyable- our favorite campground yet. Nothing like bad reviews and rumors

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  Abrigail H.

  Scout

  

  June 29, 2022

  Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area

  I didn’t get to use this app yet

  But it absolutely looks amazing to use super user friendly

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  Katharine T.

  Guide

  

  June 11, 2022

  Wildwood State Park Campground

  Wooded campground with quick walk to the beach

  Easy car camping! Super accessible with well maintained bathrooms. Was pretty loud over when we went. The walk to the beach is slightly down hill but paved and accessible as well.

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  Emma C.

  Scout

  

  May 31, 2022

  Riverdale Farm Campsites

  Clean but very rude

  We booked for one week with intentions to book for another extra week

  When we arrived we had a bit of trouble finding our site and asked someone on a golf cart passing to help they did and were very kind

  Later that night we were told there were complaints of us trying to park our truck on a trailer spot though we were there for a tent sight

  Then the next 3 days consistently staff would drive/ walk past our sight starting rudely they must have thought we were camping in the truck.

  Though the complaints we enjoyed our stay so we decided to walk to the office and ask to extend our stay for just one more week and they very rudely stopped our sentence and said they only allow a 7 day booking

  We did not see a single camper leave the entire time And most people lived there permanently

  And the one time we asked for the laundry they told us we have a 2 hour window we booked for 10 am and they booked another lady for 11 am in conclusion she was also extremely rude and when we arrived to switch our clothes over she stood there watching us I felt very rushed and when we went to take clothes out of the dryer we found them tossed on the floor still half wet

  Bathrooms were semi clean

  Nice camp spot horribly rude people and staff

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  katrina M.

  Traveler

  

  April 17, 2022

  Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

  Quiet w/minimal amenities

  Pros:

  Sites are HUGE.

  Bathrooms, water, showers are close by.

  You will almost always have a view of the water.

  There is easy access to the swimming area.

  The general area is rural and pretty.

  Great brewery nearby.

  Good spot for a week-day group to stay.

  Cons:

  There is ONLY swimming and biking on a somewhat busy road, no playground.

  The campground store is likely not going to be open so bring everything you need.

  The staff are kind of a pain in the butt.

  There are lots of skunks and squirrels that will get into EVERYTHING even in a bin.

  Wouldn't even TRY to stay here on a weekend unless you like seeing/hearing your neighbors' every move as there is zero privacy.

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  Thomas

  Traveler

  

  April 16, 2022

  Riverdale Farm Campsites

  Family friendly site

  Decent location, not overrun with seasonal campers. We stayed for 3 nights, kids loved the area and playground. Wi-Fi was not so great unless we paid $6 a day for premium access. Nice activities for kids. Laundry was only accessible during business hours. Office staff were very friendly and there was a cafe on site.

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  Tina

  Guide

  

  January 19, 2022

  Lake Compounce Campground

  Good for one night

  This was good for an overnight stop on our way south. We couldn't find much else along our route, but this wasn't too bad. 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. It is adjacent to an amusement park so there were lots of families here. None of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out. The staff were very friendly and they had some activities like bingo and corn hole the weekend we were there. Wifi was okay, but we couldn't stream anything from it.

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  frank P.

  Scout

  

  January 14, 2022

  Indian Island County Park

  Indian Island County Park Review

  Nice location but previous campers did not clean up after their visit. Shore power was without any problems and park has clean heated bathroom and bike station near dump site.

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  Kazuho T.

  Traveler

  

  December 2, 2021

  Wildwood State Park Campground

  Close to the beach and clean facility

  This is a popular site in the peak season. 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.

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  Diane R.

  Scout

  

  October 12, 2021

  Lake Compounce Campground

  Great campground

  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. This is attached to an amusement park but far enough away not to be a bother. If ever in the area again we will definitely stay again.

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  Joel R.

  Legend

  

  October 7, 2021

  Riverdale Farm Campsites

  Great camping near Mystic off I-95

  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. There are a lot of seasonal residents, but still plenty of open sites for travelers. There is a playground, game room, “adult ” lounge, a laundry, a swimming pond, and river access for fishing and swimming. Internet is an extra fee! ($6/day) The road into the campground is narrow and winding, so larger RV mss as y have trouble, but there were several of them there when we were there. There is a security gate at the entrance.

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  Ruth K.

  Traveler

  

  September 27, 2021

  Lake Compounce Campground

  Great Stopover or Amusement Park visit

  Campground is only years old. Sites were large enough for RV. NO privacy, bit tent sites were ok. Fre showers for number of campsites, but very clean. Affiliated with Lake Compounce Amusement Park adjacent to campground.