Central Connecticut offers RV sites ranging from 30 to 257 sites across several established campgrounds within an hour's drive of Rocky Hill. The region sits at the intersection of the Connecticut River Valley and the Central Connecticut Lowlands, with elevations rarely exceeding 1,000 feet. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October, coinciding with the area's average 200 frost-free days.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Prospect Mountain Campground in nearby Granville offers a pond for fishing. "Kids had a blast fishing and riding their bikes around," reports Megin F., who traveled from Louisiana to camp there.
Amusement park access: Families can camp near Lake Compounce amusement park at Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol. The campground "is attached to an amusement park but far enough away not to be a bother," according to Diane R.
Historic site visits: Campsites provide convenient access to Mystic Seaport from various locations. "Seaport RV is a great, spacious campground with many amenities and a location close to Mystic. My husband and I were able to ride our bikes into town," notes Laura L. in her review.
What campers like
Level concrete pads: Sun Outdoors Mystic receives praise for its site quality. "Clean, well-maintained, and level site with concrete pad and patio (I love a clean, level concrete pad!). Utility hookups were in great condition and everything worked as it should," writes Matt S.
Pet-friendly areas: Many campsites welcome pets with designated areas. "There is also a creek area for dog swimming. Our two labs loved it!" shares April L. about Aces High RV Park in East Lyme.
Recreational facilities: Swimming pools and playgrounds rank high among camper preferences. According to Lisa S., Rudd Pond Area at Taconic State Park offers "New bath house with multiple shower rooms. Wonderful hiking trails. Pond for fishing & swimming. Kiddie pond, children's playground."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most RV parks in the region operate from May through mid-October. Countryside RV Park in Griswold runs "May 1 to Oct 15," providing water, electric, and sewer hookups during this period.
Site privacy considerations: Site spacing varies significantly between campgrounds. At Lake Compounce, "Sites were large enough for RV. NO privacy, but very clean." Others note similar concerns: "Unless you're lucky enough to get an end spot, those are pull-thru."
Cellular reception variability: Some campgrounds have limited cell service. A camper at Sturbridge RV Resort reported, "Cell reception is not great. Camp link Wifi for a fee is workable unless you need to do zoom calls."
Tips for camping with families
Check playground proximity: When booking sites with children, request locations near playgrounds. "They have a nice playground, great pool. The sites on the water looked nice- hoping to try for that next time!" notes Stephanie about Prospect Mountain Campground.
Consider weekend activity schedules: "Prospects mountain is a great campground for families with younger kids. They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides," reports Sandra S., highlighting weekend programming options.
Look for educational opportunities: Many campgrounds provide access to museums and historic sites. "One day we launched our kayaks north of the drawbridge in town at the public launch and paddled down to Mystic Seaport which was fun to see the historic boats from the water," shares a visitor.
Tips from RVers
Verify pull-through availability: Totoket Valley RV Park offers "Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table," according to Tara N., making it "perfect for a stop over."
Bring leveling equipment: Not all sites provide level pads. "Our site was a nice long, level pull-thru. Hook-ups were placed in ideal locations for the pad which was gravel," reports one camper about their experience at an RV resort near Mystic.
Research campground layouts: At some RV sites near Rocky Hill, Connecticut, setup configurations can challenge privacy. "What could easily be a very nice and spacious pull-thru spot are 2 back to back back-ins," notes one reviewer about site arrangements.
