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Lake Compounce Campground provides several pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, glamping options, and yurts near Rockfall, Connecticut. The campground features water and electric hookups for pet owners, with designated areas where dogs are welcome. GrandView CampResort & Cottages and Riverdale Farm Campsites also offer pet-friendly camping with spacious sites that comfortably accommodate dogs. Visitors seeking cabin options can choose Getaway Machimoodus, which permits pets in their rustic cabins with large picture windows. The tent sites at some locations may be small and close together, creating limited privacy when camping with pets.
Wolf's Den Family Campground and Hammonasset State Park Campground maintain pet-friendly policies while offering various camping styles. Most locations require pets to remain leashed throughout the campground, with designated walking areas for exercising dogs. Bear Creek Campground features clean facilities and a small playground that families with pets can enjoy. Hidden Lake Farm receives excellent reviews for its quiet, private atmosphere that works well for campers traveling with dogs. Some campgrounds like Markham Meadows offer additional amenities including trout fishing opportunities and water activities that active dogs might enjoy. Wildlife considerations include occasional sightings of coyotes and spiders at River Highlands State Park River Campground, requiring pet owners to exercise caution with their animals, especially during dawn and dusk hours when wildlife is most active.
"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"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."
"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!"
"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"
"There are trails behind the sites along a large marsh. The wildlife was incredible, a beaver family family lives in the marsh so every night around 10 they would be up splashing around loudly."
"The sites are very open, not wooded so you have little privacy from adjacent sites."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"We only visited for the day and left around dawn, but the campsite was absolutely beautiful—especially with its location right by the river."
from $5 / night
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Check Availability"The beach is about a 1 mile walk or drive from the campground. The walk is lovely and I have seen deer, turkeys, many birds, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife along the way."
"Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Machimoodus is one of the newest outposts just outside Boston and NYC. My bf and I went during one of the snowiest weekends all winter, but it was completely worth it!"
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.
ScoutStandard crabgrass parking lot with drunks driving around on golf carts and RV's stacked on top of each other. The woman who runs the office is a very angry person and it made the entire visit unpleasant, which is no surprise as she has been hostile and unwelcoming the several times I've visited. Pool looks nice though I guess, I've never dared to use it for fear of breaking one of the many unwritten and unspoken rules. A great place for people who enjoy eating dinner next to your neighbor's septic pipe. I called to ask if they allowed dogs and was told "NO" just to arrive and be asked to park next to the dog park.
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
GuideWe stayed for 3 nights, the sites and camp were very clean and well maintained. Everyone was very friendly, lots of things to do - pool, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, arcade, a small field to play frisbee or ball, mini-golf (mini-golf landscape needs to be refreshed a bit) there is even a very small fenced in dog park which was nice if you want to let your dog off leash to play. We did not experience any screaming kids all night.
GuideSomewhat crowded
staff was very nice. Lots of places around to go sightseeing. Most of the area isn’t dog friendly, so be careful if you take your pet. No problem at the campground
RangerI really wanted to like this place. It's in a very cool area that I didn't expect to be so awesome. First main issue was how bad the cell reception is. Normally, I'd day that's a perk for camping but we're full-timers and work on the road so it is important for us. Next, the place is massive and they are more about make money than making people comfortable. What could easily be a very nice and spacious pull-thru spot are 2 back to back back-ins. Unless you're lucky enough to get an end spot, those are pull-thru. Pros: awesome dog park, great office with laundry, activities, arcades, adult only room, community campfire, indoor pool with lifeguard, the staff is nice, there's a lake for swimming, boating, catch and release fishing. Their basketball court is on a shuffleboard court, playground is nice though. Close to Old Sturbridge Village and many cool hikes and MA cities.
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!!
Camping sites near Rockfall, Connecticut sit within the Connecticut River Valley at approximately 250 feet elevation, offering access to both inland forests and proximity to Long Island Sound beaches within a 30-minute drive. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with summer camping temperatures averaging between 65-85°F and high humidity levels during July and August. Fall camping provides colorful foliage viewing opportunities from late September through October.
Trout fishing access points: Markham Meadows Campground offers convenient access to local trout fishing. "Great trout fishing down the road. Everything you need is on the grounds. Swimming pool, kayaks and boats on the pond," explains camper Erik G.
Waterfall viewing: The Chapman Falls at Devil's Hopyard State Park provide a scenic destination within walking distance of the campground. "Across the street from the campground is a trail to Chapman Falls, which will take less than 10 minutes to hike to, but it's a pretty waterfall," notes one visitor. Early morning visits often feature "hundreds of birds singing" according to reviews.
Amusement park adventures: Located directly next to Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce, families can enjoy Connecticut's largest water and theme park. "This is attached to an amusement park but far enough away not to be a bother," explains Diane R. The campground and park combination makes for convenient entertainment without driving.
Spacious waterfront sites: Riverdale Farm Campsites receives positive feedback for its water access. "The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground," notes one reviewer. Another visitor highlights the "swimming pond, and river access for fishing and swimming" as key amenities.
Beach proximity: Hammonasset State Park Campground offers direct beach access from camping areas. "Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite," shares Tiffany T. Another camper adds, "The short walk to the beach made it worth it" despite noting some sites have limited shade.
Private, quiet settings: For those seeking seclusion, Hidden Lake Farm provides a more intimate camping experience. The farm earns praise for being "Quiet and Private" according to reviewers, offering a peaceful alternative to larger, more developed campgrounds in the region.
Pet restrictions vary seasonally: While many campgrounds near Rockfall welcome pets, policy details differ substantially. At Hammonasset Beach State Park, one reviewer warns "PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this." Always verify current pet policies before booking.
Site privacy considerations: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Rockfall have limited privacy between sites. At Bear Creek Campground, "You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded," explains one camper. Another notes the tent areas are "small and close together."
Wildlife awareness: River Highlands State Park River Campground visitors should monitor pets carefully due to local wildlife. "The outhouse did have quite a few wolf spiders," reports one visitor. The natural setting creates opportunities for wildlife encounters that require pet supervision.
Activity scheduling: Weekends feature more organized activities at family-oriented campgrounds. Riverdale Farm Campsites offers "activities for the kids on weekends and holidays" while another visitor mentions enjoying "bingo and it was a blast" with affordable pricing for families.
Beach amenities: Hammonasset provides multiple family-friendly beach options. "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," shares one regular visitor who returns annually for week-long stays.
Playground access: Wolf's Den Family Campground features numerous recreational facilities. "Mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids. Family oriented park," explains Jeremy G. The campground also offers organized activities like "Bingo, board games, and other activities."
Hook-up variations: Water and electric access differs across campgrounds. At GrandView CampResort & Cottages, RVers appreciate the "level sites" which simplify setup. The campground also receives praise for being "big rig friendly" from visitors with larger vehicles.
Dump station access: Several campgrounds offer dump stations rather than full sewer hookups. "No one enforces the parks rules so some groups tend to be rowdy later in the evening, children on bikes darting in front of moving cars," warns one Hammonasset visitor, noting the importance of situational awareness when maneuvering larger vehicles.
Site sizing considerations: Wolf's Den Family Campground accommodates RVs but with some limitations. "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 Kevin J., providing specific guidance for larger vehicles.
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