3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks operate within 30 miles of Old Saybrook Center, offering full hookup options for travelers. Aces High RV Park in East Lyme provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service on level concrete pads at premium waterfront locations. "Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach," notes one camper. Rocky Neck State Park Campground in Niantic features water and electric hookups with pull-through sites that accommodate larger rigs, though some sites require careful maneuvering. Mystic KOA in North Stonington offers 50-amp service on gravel pull-through sites that extend up to 85 feet long, making them suitable for the largest motorhomes with towed vehicles.
Seasonal availability varies significantly across the region's RV parks. Most campgrounds operate from May through October, with Rocky Neck State Park closing after September 29. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, several parks experience high occupancy during summer weekends, particularly those near beaches or tourist attractions like Mystic Seaport. Dump stations are available at Aces High RV Park, Mystic KOA, and Rocky Neck, though not all parks offer sewer hookups at individual sites. Cell service can be inconsistent depending on specific site location—one reviewer mentioned signal varying "wildly by spot" at nearby parks. For travelers with pets, most area RV parks are dog-friendly, with designated walking areas and some even offering dog swimming locations.
"This park is in a great location for exploring Mystic. You are close to downtown, the aquarium, Mystic Seaport and other attractions."
"Our site was wide and had some bushes adding privacy from some nearby RVs."
"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
"Nice campground, a mix of seasonal & short-term visitors. The sites are VERY close, but the people are nice and we had a great stay."
"Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table."
"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
"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!"
"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."
from $20 - $70 / night
from $40 - $79 / night
from $54 - $850 / night
TravelerSmall but quaint park. It is the off season, but there are numerous folks here. Propane fill available. They stock the river behind the park with trout. Walking path in the woods along the river. Staff are friendly and helpful.
ScoutClean, nice and friendly camping experience
TravelerThe campsites were big had no trouble finding it. One of the ranges escorted us to the site. The staff was very nice. The bathrooms were immaculate. I saw it being cleaned twice in 24 hours. It was a little partying going on till about 1 AM, but it wasn’t too bothersome.
LegendThis campground is associated with a large amusement park. We were there in the fall when the amusement park was closed so the campground was not very busy but image it would have a very crowded feel if you were there during the summer. The RV sites are buddy sites which is never our favorite set-up (unless we are traveling with friends). Luckily, there was no one in the site next to us during our stay. The campground is big rig-friendly with roads and sites wide and long enough to accommodate any size RV; however, the road and roundabout you encounter when entering the campground is tight. There was very little traffic when we entered so navigating the entrance booth and roundabout was doable. The RV slots you pull into to check in at registration are far too short to accommodate large RVs with their tow vehicles and we ended up taking up four spaces. The tent sites are set away from the cabins and RV sites. Some are nicely tucked up against the tree line while others are in a grassy area and others are sandy nestled under some scrubby pine trees. One of the problems with the location of the tent sites is that they are far away from the bathrooms. Garbage cans are scattered throughout the campground so you don’t have to walk very far to dump your trash. There is no sewer but the electric (50-amp) worked well. There is cable but the channels were not HD so we switched to our over-the-air antenna and got great HD reception with about 60 channels. There is wifi but we could not get it at our site so we just used our Verizon hotspot (which had great reception). The water pressure is very high so we dialed our regulator back to around 45. Roads and sites are gravel. All the sites are level and have a picnic table and fire pit. We noticed that some of the fire pits needed to be cleaned out because rude campers littered them with water bottles, cans, and other garbage in the fire pits. One of the downsides is the noise from local recycling/transfer station. There is a dump station set to the side as you enter/exit. It was a little tight for us getting our 45’ RV in there but it was doable. There is only one sewer dump so we can image that it can be pretty backed up on Sundays when everybody checks out.
ScoutAfter a busy summer, we wanted somewhere we could just park the camper and slow down for a few days. Sterling Park worked out great for that. We spent one morning fishing, walked the trails later in the day and finished the evening around the fire. Nothing complicated, just a really enjoyable camping weekend.
ScoutWe came with another family and had a blast. The kids disappeared together for half the day while the adults hung around the sites. Between fishing, the pool and the other activities, everyone found something they liked. Would definatly come back.
ScoutOur kids are already asking when we can go back. They loved the pool, playground and all the space to run around. We mostly just sat back and enjoyed having a few days off.
ScoutFriendly staff and very clean facilities. They have sites with sewage hookups along with water and electric. Sites are small and very close together. I liked how many dog waste receptacles were available all over the property.
ScoutBrought our camper up for a long weekend and had plenty of room to relax. The campground store was also super handy when we realized we forgot a few things.
RV campgrounds near Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut provide access to southern New England's coastal landscape, with most sites situated within 30 miles of Long Island Sound. The area experiences moderate temperatures typically ranging from 70-85°F in summer months, with higher humidity near the shoreline. Seasonal variations affect campground availability, with most parks operating May through October.
Beach access: Rocky Neck State Park Campground offers campsites a short walk from its sandy beach. "Every site had a central bathhouse and they have a variety of tree covering options for each campers preferences. The campsite is only a short walk from the beach and available mountain bike and hiking trails," notes one visitor.
Marina activities: Waterfront camping at Crocker's Boatyard provides unique harbor views and water access. "We were here on an extremely hot and humid couple days. It was great to have electric and water hookups. Also being able to use their pool with our grandchildren was great," mentions a reviewer who appreciated watching "the goings on at a boat yard."
Local attractions: Historic sites and museums are accessible from most campgrounds. "We took the ferry to Block Island which was also walking distance from the boat yard. Block Island a must see," reports one Crocker's Boatyard guest who also visited Fort Trumbull, noting it was "a very nice place to visit and learn."
Spacious sites: Aces High RV Park receives praise for its well-designed layout. "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," one camper explains.
Well-maintained facilities: Many campgrounds maintain clean amenities. At Sun Outdoors Mystic, "The bathrooms in the campground were newer and immaculate. This 'resort' has lots of amenities that would occupy kids time... The mini golf course was actually really nice and not the run-down homemade ones that you usually see at campgrounds," reports one visitor.
Pet accommodations: Several parks offer pet-friendly features. At Aces High, one camper mentioned "a creek area for dog swimming. Our two labs loved it!" The park also offers "plenty of area to walk" for pets, making it suitable for travelers with animals.
Reservation timing: Summer weekends fill quickly, particularly at waterfront sites. "The sites are VERY close, but the people are nice and we had a great stay. It is a quick drive to the beach, we loved Westerly & Misquamicut Beaches," notes a camper at Ashaway RV Resort, suggesting early booking for peak seasons.
Site variations: Quality varies significantly between sites at the same campground. At Sun Outdoors Mystic, "Our site was a nice long, level pull-thru. Hook-ups were placed in ideal locations for the pad which was gravel." The park also offers tent camping options that "have a number of nice sites but do not have hookups but are located near a bathhouse."
Seasonal schedule: Many parks close earlier than advertised during fall. Rocky Neck State Park Campground operates "May 26 to September 29," which means fall travelers need alternative options. Most private campgrounds stay open through mid-October.
Pool amenities: Look for campgrounds with maintained swimming facilities. At Countryside RV Park, "Water, electric & sewer sites. Very quite, rules are in-forced. This is camping, if you're looking for entertainment bring your own!"
Playground access: Rocky Neck offers child-friendly amenities beyond camping. "Great facilities. Beautiful beach. Sometimes crowded," warns a visitor, who still considered it "worth it" with a "nice food shack" and being a "great family place."
Recreational options: Sun Outdoors Mystic provides family activities on-site. The facility features "an arcade, theater area" and sites that can accommodate groups. One reviewer noted "You are close to downtown, the aquarium, Mystic Seaport and other attractions," making it convenient for family outings.
Leveling considerations: Most RV campgrounds near Old Saybrook Center feature prepared sites, though quality varies. At Sun Outdoors Mystic, campers appreciate "Hook-ups placed in ideal locations for the pad which was gravel. The cable tv worked well and many sites would accommodate satellite users."
Site selection strategy: Choose based on specific needs rather than general location. At Aces High RV Park, one camper paid "$150/night for a 'Premium Waterfront FHU Site' on the lake" and noted it included a "level concrete pad and patio, clean and well-maintained utilities, and beautiful view."
Utility reliability: Electric amperage varies between parks. Crocker's Boatyard offers both 30-amp and 50-amp service, which visitors found reliable even during summer heat. "It was great to have electric and water hookups," mentioned one RVer during "extremely hot and humid" days.
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