Best RV Parks near Portland, CT
Looking for the best Portland RV camping? With The Dyrt, it's easy to find campgrounds near Portland for RVs. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Portland's most popular destinations.
Looking for the best Portland RV camping? With The Dyrt, it's easy to find campgrounds near Portland for RVs. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Portland's most popular destinations.
$74 - $80 / night
Sturbridge RV Resort is a quaint New England treasure, nestled on 200-acres of picturesque woodlands. We are sure you will find that our host of resort-style amenities provide nothing short of a memorable vacation at a top RV campground in Massachusetts. Fill your day with activities going on at the resort or by just sitting back and relaxing with your family and friends. It's your choice and when you include Sturbridge RV Resort in your vacation plans, you will make memories that last a lifetime! Sturbridge has maintained a unique blend of modern convenience and historical charm. Located approximately 60 miles west of Boston, Sturbridge is most famous for the Old Sturbridge Village living history museum. Additionally the local area to this RV campground in Massachusetts offers an exciting array of shopping, dining, and recreation choices and is easily accessible via major routes from all directions. New England treasure RV campground in Massachusetts Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Sturbridge RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Here at Ashaway RV Resort you can enjoy RV Sites for all sizes of campers and motor homes, as well as, our fully equipped cottages! You need go no further to enjoy the lifestyle a person dreams about. All of this surrounded by gorgeous forest. We are conveniently located near beautiful beaches, golf courses, pristine rivers as well as world class casinos and Mystic CT. Just a short drive away you will find miles of spectacular Atlantic Coastline, pristine rivers to paddle, and abundant hiking trails. Beach bum or bird watcher, you will find Ashaway RV Resort an ideal base-camp for your Rhode Island getaway. The area offers gorgeous beaches, delicious restaurants, great shopping including unique boutiques, an exciting night life and various activities to stay busy with your family and loved ones on your vacation or getaway. Try your luck at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, visit the Mystic Aquarium or Seaport Museum. Relax at Misquamicut State Beach or East Beach. Just minutes away. The area has something for everyone!
Explore Ross Hill RV Park: Your Premier Campground in Connecticut
Welcome to Ross Hill RV Park, your premier destination for outdoor adventure in the scenic landscapes of Connecticut. Located at 170 Ross Hill Rd in Lisbon, CT, our campground offers a perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and exploration. Let's dive into why Ross Hill RV Park is the ultimate choice for your next getaway.
Unmatched Amenities and Facilities
At Ross Hill RV Park, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests. Our spacious sites offer hookups for RVs, ensuring a convenient camping experience. Relax and unwind in our swimming pool, perfect for beating the summer heat, or let the kids burn off some energy at our playground.
For outdoor enthusiasts, our campground offers excellent opportunities for fishing and kayaking on our on-site lake. Enjoy picnics with family and friends at our designated picnic areas equipped with picnic tables, or take advantage of our laundry facilities to keep your clothes fresh throughout your stay.
Exploring Local Attractions
While Ross Hill RV Park offers plenty of fun on-site, there's also a wealth of attractions to explore in the surrounding area. Discover the natural beauty of Lisbon Meadows Park or delve into history at the John Bishop Museum. Explore the Anshei Israel Synagogue or try your luck at Mohegan Sun Casino.
For those interested in maritime history, a visit to Mystic Seaport is a must, while nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Dinosaur State Park. With so much to see and do, your days will be filled with adventure and discovery.
Nearby Cities to Explore
Ross Hill RV Park is conveniently located near several cities worth exploring. Take a day trip to Norwich, Plainfield, or Jewett City to experience the local culture and attractions. And don't forget to visit Mohegan Sun for gaming, dining, and entertainment just a short drive away.
Your Perfect Outdoor Getaway Awaits
Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat in nature or an action-packed adventure, Ross Hill RV Park has something for everyone. Book your stay today and experience the beauty of camping in Connecticut. With unparalleled amenities, breathtaking scenery, and endless opportunities for adventure, your perfect outdoor getaway awaits at Ross Hill RV Park.
Book now by calling 860-376-9606 or through our website https://rosshillrvpark.com/ or by visiting us at 170 Ross Hill Rd, Lisbon, CT 06351.
$54 - $850 / night
Come join us at Timber Creek RV Resort and enjoy the friendly people and great amenities! Timber Creek RV Resort is conveniently located between Newport, Rhode Island and Mystic, Connecticut and are only 2 miles away from the pristine, sandy beaches of Misquamicut and minutes from historic, beautiful Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Our 230 perfectly level RV sites have FHU and large yards, and our 55 hand crafted, fully equipped cottages include studio, one bedroom and two bedroom accommodations. When staying in our fully equipped cottages, simply bring your toothbrush to enjoy the woods, the peace and quiet, and the stunning eight acre Pine Lake.
Browse our large Resort Center with a store filled with unique gifts as well as the basics; play a round or two of billiards on our new Oldhausen professional grade tables; workout in our well equipped fitness center; and wash up at our six well located bath houses with 33 private bathroom suites complete with granite floors and modern tile walls, each clean as a whistle.
All sites and cottages are priced at introductory daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal rates to kick off our eight month season (April 15 – October 31, 2022)
$55 / night
Quiet (besides occasional plane overhead) lots of trees, spacious sites, clean and modern bathrooms and showers, nice friendly helpful staff.
General: HUGE state park with over 700 sites. It does not fully open for the season until May 1 and when we were there in mid-April, only two sections, Fish Camp and Mills Camp were open. The Ranger station is staffed 24 hours a day, with a ranger on site until 11 pm. You need to show your pass to get inside the gate leading to the campsites. There are no hookups in any site (as far as I could tell). Sites are designated for tents, small trailers, large trailers, and RVs. As with other RI state parks, non-residents pay double the price of residents which kind of ticks me off (I don't mind a nominal upcharge but double is excessive IMO).
Site Quality: The site numbers throughout the park are painted on rocks but the sites themselves are not very clearly defined. There is no designated camping pad. Our site (114) had a water view but was not level. It was large enough for us to park horizontally and make it work for one night. Some sites had excessive roots and also were not level. Some picnic tables have been replaced with new ones, but others badly need it.
Bath/Shower house: The one in Fish Camp was adequate and clean. There is hot water, but you need to run it for a while before you get any. There was no garbage receptacle, and the toilet paper is so thin, that you can see through it. Showers are $.75 to get it started for the first three minutes. After that, the amount per minute increases to $1, $1.25, $1.50, and so forth. Machines take up to 22 quarters. There is a change machine at the Ranger Station. I did not use the shower so I cannot comment on how well they work.
Activities/Amenities: There is a camp store that offers wood, ice, coffee, basic groceries, propane, and canoe rentals. It was open with limited hours during our stay. Fishing, boating, swimming - all in season. Even though the park was only about 10% occupied, there was a strong Ranger presence. He circled our small loop three times just before check-out time and wanted to make sure we were leaving not a minute past the designated time.
This was just an overnight stay for us in a convenient location but there is no way I would stay at the height of the season!
We love camping at Odetah. Clean facilities. Great staff. New pool and hot tub. Will definitely come back
Campground is a bit crowded with sites close together. The facilities were clean but quite old. There are some nice hiking trails along the river.
We booked last minute (2 hours before we arrived) and were met with the friendliest staff ready to help us at 7:30PM and get us checked in. Perfect spot if you don’t mind a 40 minute ride over to The Big E fair which is what brought us out to this part of MA. The restaurant was so nice, and to my surprise more than accommodating as I have celiac, they really went above and beyond. We will definitely be back next summer for a longer stay.
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. Saw the show and walk back to the boat yard.
The next day we took the ferry to Block Island which was also walking distance from the boat yard. Block Island a must see. Took the 5 pm ferry back.
Had dinner at a Thai restaurant which was 5 minutes walking and it was great.
Sunday we went and visited Fort Trumbull which is also walking distance away. Very nice place to visit and learn.
Also took a tour of the Coast Guard Ship at Fort Trumbull.
Head home around 12 pm stopped a Logee's Greenhouse on the way home.
All and All it was a great get away weekend.
Thank You Crocker Boat Yard!
Camping Review:
This campsite is beautifully located in the woods, offering a peaceful and serene environment. There are no busy roads nearby, which ensures a quiet setting during the day.
However, there are several downsides to consider. The camping spots are uneven, making it challenging to set up tents or campers. Additionally, swimming at the nearby beach is restricted to residents of the village, so visitors are not allowed to swim there.
During our stay, there were multiple large groups, including a Christian group that preached (screamingly) and played loud music until midnight, despite the designated quiet hours. Unfortunately, the management did nothing to enforce the rules, which was disruptive.
Another significant issue was the state of the sanitary facilities. They were extremely dirty, with feces present in various places. It took a long time before anything was cleaned, which obviously kept us from using the facilities.
Overall, while the location is beautiful, the poor management, noise issues, and dirty sanitary facilities seriously detract from the experience.
Secure and convenient location. Site can be a bit loud but calms down during the evening . Bathrooms were clean and the pool was amazing. Definitely going back!
Updates
Note that some of the photos submitted to this site were taken in areas that were NOT IN the Park. Also the Park is NOT under new ownership.
JUNE 30,2024 my husband & I were seasonals at waters edge campground Lebanon Connecticuit gave them a 30 day notice we were leaving this place wasnt for us just awful the owners are just money hungey thieves they told us they were keeping our deposit wich we expected because it says non refundable deposit so okay fine but we paid for the whole season its open april15 to october15 gave a 30 day notice left june 30 they refused to give us back the money for july ,august,september,to october 15 they ket 750 plus 2500 dollars told us were not getting our money back So iam sure they rented the site thats double dipping so fair warning I dont want this to happen to anyone else they will Rob you blind oh and they broke our ice maker when they dewinterized our trailer and never owned up to it came down to my floor in camper soaked with water from my freezer and didnr bother to clean tthe mess and said it must have been broken nefore so they are also dirty liars I didnt want to even give a one star rating but had to put somethin i give the a big fat 0
Easy access to the boatyard at night; pulled in, picked a spot and all good.
Enjoyed the pool.
Walked to Fort Trumbull.
Recommend Crockers.
Dyrt says $17-$54 went through all the hoops to book one for tonight said $17 per night went to check out expecting a few extra fees, $58.50.....that's over the max advertised....DYRT YOU NEED TO GO THROUGH AND DELETE BAD ENTRIES. YOU ARE A DISSAPOINTMENT.
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. They were very accommodating with all our questions and needs. No trees but its a boat yeard. And very interesting to watch the goings on at a boat yard
The best activities for children and adults, great amenities, clean restrooms, Awesome pool thanks to ASHTON, Thanks so much.
We 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.
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.
Stayed for a week mid-July; during the week had almost an entire loop to ourselves which was wonderful - it felt like having the entire park to ourselves. Things picked up on Friday/Saturday but overall we lucked out with no neighbors who were disrespectful of the quiet hours (10p - 7a). Bathrooms, dumpsters, and portapotties are plentiful, but not always well maintained. Staff are seen frequently throughout the park and are very willing to be helpful when asked - our site had a few Yellowjacket nests and they took care of them for us almost immediately when asked. It’s worth investigating the various sites ahead of time - there are a number of sections much more likely to be busy than others, and lots of low-lying sites that show signs of easily being washed out in anything more than a moderate rain. With multiple great east coast beaches minutes away (as well as conveniences like fuel/stores) we will definitely be back.
We had our very first camping experience with our new camper at this campground and it was everything we could have imagined and more. It’s a beautiful campground, the gentleman and his family who own it are sooooo nice and they helped us a lot when it came to learning how to properly use our camper. All the fellow campers that we met were extremely nice. It’s a quiet campground, located right on a river. My children spent hours in it playing and fishing. Looking forward to returning.
This was our families first time staying at Brialee Campground. The cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The activities were great and kept my grand children busy. Swimming and the lake were fun. I cannot say enough wonderful things. We had such a great time I booked my reservations for Next July 2025 before I left.
A special thank you to Sherri for the personal tour and showing us the ropes! She is the best.
The D'Avanzo Family
Large campground with 3 pools, many amenities and scheduled activities
Great privately owned family campground. The pool, splash pad, live music and activities for the kids were great!
AT&T service had only one bar. Couldn’t stream but worked for calls and texts. Campground WiFi was strong but as expected struggled to keep up on this busy 4th of July.
Pros: 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
This was our first time visiting and my entire family enjoyed themselves so much, that we've already reserved a site for a few weeks from now. Arts and crafts, tractor rides, and of course the tubing down the river. Lots of built in entertainment for the kids! The grounds were clean, the playground was nice, and the people were all friendly. We did a late checkout for $5 extra, but the noon checkout and two dump stations would make leaving on time a non-issue as well.
Of note: We camped with friends, who were given a spot next to a large group of people (weekend prior to 4th of July is to be expected). The group were very polite and abided by quiet hours, but they were having fun and a bit loud for my buddy's 2 month of baby. They requested to move sites, and the management was super accommodating and apologetic. Helped him move his site and threw in some firewood for the troubles.
We had an excellent experience at this camp ground. The Staff and Rangers were polite and welcoming. We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property. Once the boat races finished each day the camp was very quiet and peaceful. Had a great weekend
We camped here from Friday to Sunday. The staff in the main office was very inviting and friendly, the rangers kept everyone in check . The bathrooms were kept clean, but the showers in the Legiontown area are kinda crappy, it's mainly the shower heads...they feel like bullets hitting you and you can't even adjust the shower head nozzle. The showers are $1.50/8mins I only put $1.00 in for 5 minutes which was more than enough time for me. There's a beautiful lake and you can rent Kayaks or a canoe for the day I believe it was around $45.00. there's a nice general store, an arcade, playground, trails, cabins... And the sites are pretty big. No real big complaints, except that the staties are usually waiting for you to come back from the bars since there's no alcohol allowed on the property. So if you are to drink off the property, make sure you have a Designated Driver. They love handing out DUIs. (I did not have this issue, but my friends did.)
Came for the boat races, very relaxing weekend
Odetah Camping Resort called us today 24 hours prior to our arrival- after 4 years of camping there- to cancel our site unless we rented an RV and didn’t use tents. We were allowed to book and had the booking for 4 months. I was on the phone with them while I booked for assistance since it’s a group booking for 16. I called later to book a cabana too. They never once said anything. Then they called 24 hours in advance because our reservation said tent and that’s not allowed. Then they charged us a cancellation fee. Even tho they cancelled ON US.
But my favorite part is them saying that the camping industry is moving to no longer allow tents. They think they are*kind* to still allow tents-a handful of sites on a rocky hill that don’t have electricity or water. So those with medical needs cannot use those sites. Those with mobility limitations cannot either.
WHAT?!
Camping= tents. Change your name if you are going to discriminate. Don’t worry tho, you can put on a tent NEXT TO an rv on the sites. You just cant put only a tent.
Their customer service was horrendous. The experience was horrendous. What a shame.
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