Best RV Parks near South Lyme, CT

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Best RV Sites Near South Lyme, CT (103)

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    1. Seaport Campground

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    2. Aces High RV Park

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    $74 - $80 / night

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    3. Ashaway RV Resort

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    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!

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      4. Timber Creek RV Resort

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      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.

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      5. Countryside RV Park

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      6. Ross Hill RV Park & Campground

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      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.

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      $54 - $850 / night

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        7. Totoket Valley RV Park

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        $55 / night

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        8. Ross Hill Park

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        $44 / night

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        9. Salt Rock State Park

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        10. Rocky Neck State Park

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        Situated along the scenic Connecticut coastline making great camping near New Haven, Rocky Neck State Park is a is a small recreation area that features white sand beaches, salt marshes, and the rocky remnants of Ice Age glaciers. The park is located about 1 hour southeast of Hartford, near the town of East Lyme, with a view across the sound of Fishers Island, Gardiners Island, and Long Island. The park showcases several examples of ancient glacial terrain, including rock scouring and polishing, potholes and erratic boulders. In some places, the overlying sediment has been completely eroded away to reveal interesting outcrops of banded granitic gneiss. The campground at Rocky Neck offers 160 drive-in campsites for tent and RV campers. Visitors can choose from open, grassy sites and wooded, shady sites. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, but RV hookups are not available. Sites can accommodate vehicles/trailers up to 35 feet; some sites are tent-only. Water faucets, restrooms, and trash/recycling receptacles are located throughout the campground; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. Dogs are not permitted in this park. Camping is available from May through September; sites are $20–$30/night; reservations accepted. The main attraction at Rocky Neck is its wide, sandy beach, where visitors can lounge in the sun, or go for a dip in Long Island Sound. The park has several picnic areas for family and group gatherings, several miles of hiking trails for exploring the park’s salt marshes, waterways and natural features, and anglers can fish for saltwater bass, blackfish and flounder. Along the park’s western shore, the historic Ellie Mitchell Pavilion has concessions, and dining and lounging areas. The park also offers a variety of seasonal interpretive programs, guided hikes, wildlife viewing, and evening entertainment.

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      Recent RV Reviews In South Lyme

      477 Reviews of 103 South Lyme Campgrounds


      • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Oct. 7, 2024

        Burlingame State Park Campground

        HUGE state park

        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!

      • Kathy T.
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        Sep. 23, 2024

        Salt Rock State Park

        Clean, but dated facilities

        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.

      • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 18, 2024

        Fishermen's Memorial State Park

        Somewhere to stay, not the best

        $18/night if you live here, but $36 if from out of state. Large tent campground with lots of spaces, so everyone is in pretty close together. My main concern is there are showers in the bathrooms you can pay for, but ones outside that are free, but cold water and no curtain, so you literally have no privacy.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 16, 2024

        Crocker's Boatyard

        quiet and surrounded by boats. clean restrooms and lovely pool nice people

        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!

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 10, 2024

        Kettletown State Park

        Great location, but not a good experience

        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.

      • ALEX H.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 5, 2024

        Crocker's Boatyard

        Great for a quick stop

        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!

      • carol T.
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        Aug. 23, 2024

        Waters Edge Family Campground

        BEWARE WATERS EDGE CAMPGROUNDS THEY WILL KEEP ALL YOUR MONEY

        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

      • Steve Z.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Aug. 18, 2024

        Crocker's Boatyard

        Great night at the Marina

        Easy access to the boatyard at night; pulled in, picked a spot and all good.

        Enjoyed the pool.

        Walked to Fort Trumbull.

        Recommend Crockers.

      • GThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Aug. 6, 2024

        Crocker's Boatyard

        boat yard camping!!!

        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

      • Matt S.
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        Aug. 5, 2024

        Mystic KOA

        Great campground for coastal CT & RI

        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.

      • KThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Jul. 29, 2024

        Burlingame State Park Campground

        Pros outweigh the cons

        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.

      • L
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        Jul. 23, 2024

        Peppertree Camping

        Amazing stay

        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.

      • L
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        Jul. 15, 2024

        Fishermen's Memorial State Park

        FEELS LIKE SUMMER

        Nothing like coming home to NARRAGANSETT..... BEAUTIFUL, clean campground.... Quiet & peaceful..... Bathrooms are very nice..... Not far from ROGER WHEELER BEACH & SCARBOROUGH BEACH.....Right down the street from great RI food.....

      • L
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        Jul. 15, 2024

        Fort Getty Campground

        HEAVEN ON EARTH

        Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming. Such a lovely vantage point with your tent location from the top of FORT GETTY. Who knew??? Mackerel Cove is awesome....beach, beach, beach.... Bathrooms are ok. Such a hidden gem on the wonderful island of Jamestown!!!! Bring your tent....

      • Laura D.
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        Jul. 10, 2024

        Brialee Family Campground

        Best Camping Experience

        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

      • R
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        Jul. 10, 2024

        Strawberry Park

        Large campground with 3 pools, many amenities and scheduled activities

        Large campground with 3 pools, many amenities and scheduled activities

      • Eddy B.
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        Jul. 8, 2024

        Whispering Pines Campground

        Fun for the family

        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.

      • Beth R.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jul. 5, 2024

        Mystic KOA

        Nice amenities

        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

      • M
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        Jul. 1, 2024

        Charlie Brown Campground

        Riverside Delight!

        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.

      • Jason L.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jun. 27, 2024

        West Thompson Lake Campground

        Pleasantly surprised

        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

      • Mia S.
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        Jun. 24, 2024

        Burlingame State Park Campground

        Enjoyed myself this 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.)

      • B
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        Jun. 24, 2024

        Hither Hills State Park Campground

        Beachfront camping

        I took the train to Montauk on 6/20/24 and got a cab ($20) to the campsite.  All sites were reserved, but only 1/3 were being used. I was able to put my name on a waitlist and got a tent lot.  They wouldn’t let me register for more than 1 night.

        I was in A6, which is against the dunes (which are ~12ft tall), so I could hear the surf, but not see it. There was no one within 2 sites, so it was quiet.

        Friday morning, I put my name on the waitlist at 8am, I had to break down my site by 11am, and come back at 1pm to claim a site. I took J10 (which is on a bluff ~20ft above the beach and G, H and I areas). Strangely, I was offered a 2 night stay (Fri&Sat).

        Beautiful views of the ocean from my tent and I could still hear the surf. Area J has the best (newest?) facilities (bathrooms, showers, sinks (kitchen and personal)). Drawback is 10 minute walk to the general store/ranger station and 5 minutes to the beach (10 to swimming area).

        Almost no cell service! 2 bars was the maximum and finding that was rare. (Not enough service to get an Uber or play Spotify). There is a landline outside at the ranger’s station.

        General Store closed at 3pm, but Gurney’s is 1.5 miles down the beach if you want expensive bars and restaurants.

        FYI, guarded swimming area is ~100 yards wide and located next to the entrance circle.

      • Kerry G.
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        Jun. 21, 2024

        Odetah Camping Resort

        “Camp”grounds that discriminates against tent campers

        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.

      • B
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        Jun. 17, 2024

        Fishermen's Memorial State Park

        Perfect stay

        My wife and I camped last weekend and it was everything we were looking for. Awesome staff, the perfect location, and clean bathrooms. We will definitely be back!



      Guide to South Lyme

      Camping near South Lyme, Connecticut, offers a mix of beautiful nature and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to the beach. For example, at Hammonasset State Park Campground, you can enjoy a short walk to the beach without any extra fees. One reviewer mentioned, "The beach was popular," making it a great spot for swimming and sunbathing.
      • Nature Trails: Explore the beautiful trails nearby. Campers at Rocky Neck State Park Campground enjoyed hiking, with one saying, "There are some easy hikes through one of the preserves."
      • Family Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. At Mystic KOA, families can enjoy daily activities, with one reviewer noting, "There are lots of play areas and daily activities for little ones."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Riverdale Farm Campsites said, "The facilities are in good shape, friendly staff."
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Strawberry Park mentioned, "The site we had was pretty small but it was shaded and it was hot so that was good."
      • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. At Odetah Camping Resort, one guest said, "Great spot. Really clean and organized. Great live bands."

      What you should know:

      • Booking in Advance: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A family at Hammonasset State Park Campground advised, "If you are looking for a site it’s best to book far in advance."
      • No Pets Allowed: Some campgrounds, like Rocky Neck State Park Campground, do not allow pets. A reviewer noted, "NO pets allowed, including dogs."
      • Noise Levels: Campgrounds can be busy and noisy, especially on weekends. One camper at Mystic KOA mentioned, "It was packed out by the weekend."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Plan Activities: Look for campgrounds with organized activities. At Wawaloam Campground, a reviewer said, "There seemed to be lots of activities on the weekends."
      • Choose Shaded Sites: If you're camping in the summer, shaded sites can help keep things cooler. A visitor at Riverdale Farm Campsites appreciated the "level pull-through site" that provided some shade.
      • Bring Games: Having games on hand can keep kids entertained. One family at Strawberry Park enjoyed bingo nights, saying, "We did bingo and it was a blast."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Niantic KOA mentioned, "They do have a dump station for a DIY."
      • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have tight sites. A visitor at Odetah Camping Resort noted, "Some of the non-seasonal sites are very tight."
      • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with amenities like pools or camp stores. One camper at Wawaloam Campground said, "The camp store has everything you might need."

      Camping around South Lyme, Connecticut, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Make sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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