Best Campgrounds near Uncasville, CT

The camping landscape surrounding Uncasville, Connecticut encompasses a mix of established campgrounds and RV resorts within a 30-mile radius. Several developed facilities like Rocky Neck State Park Campground and Aces High RV Park provide full hookup sites for recreational vehicles alongside tent camping areas. The region includes both waterfront locations with marina access and inland wooded settings, with accommodations ranging from basic tent sites to cabin rentals and premium RV pads with concrete patios.

Campground reservations are highly recommended during the peak season from May through October, when most facilities operate at full capacity. "Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach," noted one visitor about Aces High RV Park. Most developed campgrounds in the area offer modern amenities including electrical hookups, water, showers, and dump stations. The Mystic area experiences moderate New England seasonal changes with humid summers and cold winters, affecting which campgrounds remain open year-round. Several facilities, including Mystic KOA and Strawberry Park, close seasonally from late October through April, while others like Crocker's Boatyard have limited availability during the off-season.

Waterfront camping locations receive consistently positive feedback, particularly for their proximity to attractions and recreational opportunities. Crocker's Boatyard, though technically a marina with limited RV spaces, earns praise for its unique setting and access to New London amenities. "We backed right up to the waters edge practically. The people that dock here were so friendly and welcoming. The pool is very clean as are the bathrooms and showers," reported one camper. Family-oriented campgrounds like Odetah Camping Resort feature additional amenities such as swimming pools, mini-golf, and organized activities. Most mixed-use campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, though some facilities have begun limiting tent-only sites to designated areas. The proximity to popular destinations like Mystic Seaport, the casinos, and coastal beaches makes these campgrounds convenient bases for exploring southeastern Connecticut.

Best Camping Sites Near Uncasville, Connecticut (135)

    1. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "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."

    2. Crocker's Boatyard

    12 Reviews
    New London, CT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 443-6304

    $50 - $75 / night

    "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."

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

    Enjoyed the pool.

    Walked to Fort Trumbull.

    Recommend Crockers."

    3. Mystic KOA

    25 Reviews
    North Stonington, CT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 599-5101

    "During our stay we enjoyed our campsite as it was close to the pool. The grounds were beautiful to walk on with water nearby and little places to explore."

    "We stayed at Mystic KOA in North Stonington, Connecticut, to be tourists in Mystic. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay! "

    4. Odetah Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Bozrah, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 889-4144

    "Tucked away in the woods I never knew this was there! Beautiful pond and a good mix of seasonal and overnight sites as well as cabins. Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim."

    "Has a nice beach on a pond, a very cool splash pad next to the pool which all looked very clean. There is a snack shack next to the pond with a play scape and horseshoes."

    5. Burlingame State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Charlestown, RI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 322-8910

    $18 / night

    "My parents stayed in a bunkhouse and my husband and I stayed on the adjacent site. Bunkhouse is very basic but clean. Sites are well spaced with lots of types to choose from."

    "There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent."

    6. Strawberry Park

    13 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 886-1944

    $60 - $120 / night

    "It was a bit too cold outside but the pools and hot tubs looked nice. Splash pad was clean and used by kids. Lots of roads to bike on and walk dogs. Live band on Saturday night was nice."

    "It is close by to some nice shopping areas as well. Bingo is always a family favorite and they even had that as well!"

    7. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "His place in Niantic Connecticut very close to downtown and the beach which they have a shuttle for. The staff is very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the area."

    "Close to level parking pad, with table and very nice brick firepit. Sites not too close together. I had woods behind me. I would definitely camp here again."

    8. Aces High RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Montville, CT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-8858

    $74 - $80 / night

    "We stayed at Aces High RV Park for a long holiday weekend to visit with our daughter in Connecticut. We paid$150/night for a‘Premium Waterfront FHU Site’ on the lake."

    "Sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it. It was a quiet area with ponds and creeks and a generally relaxing setting."

    9. Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Salem, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 526-2336

    $14 / night

    "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."

    10. Sun Outdoors Mystic

    6 Reviews
    Mystic, CT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 817-5696

    "This park is in a great location for exploring Mystic. You are close to downtown, the aquarium, Mystic Seaport and other attractions."

    "Seaport RV is a great, spacious campground with many amenities and a location close to Mystic."

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Recent Reviews near Uncasville, CT

685 Reviews of 135 Uncasville Campgrounds


  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Mystic KOA

    KOA Mystic

    From the first interaction you see this KOA is customer focused. The staff is friendly, professional and helpful. The grounds are well maintained as are the facilities.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Giant area to pick a spot!

    So half the camp ground is closed for bathroom renovations but that still left the whole other half open and the whole campground by the water! The showers aren’t good, but that always comes with coin showers and not being able to choose the temperature. Site wise no one was around us so it was extra quiet and the park rangers are always around so always help if you need it. Walmart is less than ten minutes away too if you’re needing anything. Great location and best park in Rhode Island. Can’t wait to go back and have the bathroom renovations done!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    Close to a beach, serenity hiding in city life

    Some areas to hike on a small scale. Nice view of the water. No ocean views. Many unlevel sites. Fairly close together.

  • Ryan G.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Mount Misery Campground

    Lived up to its name

    Sites/facilities were as expected and I could have been very satisfied with our 1 night stay.  There are a lot of rules for camping here, which is confusing because there does not appear to be anyone to enforce them.  Late arrivals? Noise? I suspect that the couple who pulled into the site next to ours after 10PM with two cars and an infant are homeless and poached the site.  They were not there for the hiking or the camping experience and their infant child screamed or babbled through most of the night.  That plus the adults talking, car doors opening and closing, engine running, baby einstein videos playing...  In the morning they packed up and left.  I'm not an advocate of criminalizing homelessness, but if you are looking for a night in the woods listening to crickets and owls, this is not the place.

  • Michael
    Sep. 20, 2025

    The Quarry Campground

    The Quarry Campground

    Very quiet. At night all you can hear is the crackling of the campfire.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Fort Getty Campground

    Great Park Just Not for Camping

    Forty Getty Park RV Campground seems like a great location, with a good bit of history and a lot to offer to anyone visiting, which is why I was eager to visit it this past weekend while traveling through the Jamestown area of Rhode Island. I'd still call it a great place to visit, just not the best to attempt to stay at overnight or camp at. That is something else entirely in this case. 

    THE GOOD👍 Again, an absolutely gorgeous location on the shores of Jamestown😍 that being the park, NOT the campgrounds. The campground itself🏕 and particularly the⛺️ tenting section are pretty far removed from any of that and the water itself in reality. 

    THE Bad. In actuality, the campground looks to be a complete afterthought. More like, What should we do with this little grassy area next to the RV park?... oh maybe that can be for tents! Or,. Where the hell are we going to fit some tents⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️around here? Oh, I know, how about over on the hill by the bathrooms?🚻 next to the RV park fencing? Oh yeah, that sounds Perfect👍 

    The Ugly There's no Ugly. The people seem nice, the park is great,t and everyone working there was polite and courteous. It's just a shame they haven't given any real consideration to the camping section or provided a real space for campers to come enough the area. What you're left with is a grassy knoll with a bunch of tent sites tightly clustered together and right next to or on top of the RV park in a way that didn't seem necessary.

  • j
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Crocker's Boatyard

    Great!

    Great spot with view of harbor, a pool, bathroom and power if needed. Easy to book, good location- near many places of interest.

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Niantic KOA

    I mean wow!!

    So much going on! They will give free shuttle rides to 3 beaches & downtown Niantic, CT.

    We had tried to get a deluxe location and not completely booked. This is the weekend before Labor Day and they were vanishing point the owner / shuttle driver, John, asked us if we would want to move on Sunday after a bunch of people moved out. And we said absolutely because we're going to be here for 3 more nights.

    And it is huge and amazing! If you want to pay a little extra for the deluxe request slot 92!


Guide to Uncasville

Camping near Uncasville, Connecticut, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the beaches: Many campgrounds, like Hammonasset State Park Campground, are just a short drive from beautiful beaches. One reviewer noted, "The beach was popular... kids were playing in a stream running from a pond."
  • Hiking and nature walks: Campgrounds such as George Washington State Campground offer great hiking trails. A visitor mentioned, "There are some tent-only sites which are numbered T1-T5... it had the most privacy and space."
  • Family activities: At Brialee Family Campground, families can enjoy a sandy beach and various activities. One happy camper said, "The sand beach is great for the kids and there is always something going on."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground stated, "Bathrooms are very nice... not far from Roger Wheeler Beach."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. One reviewer at Mystic KOA said, "The staff are amazing and the entire place is completely geared to families."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A visitor at Normandy Farms Campground remarked, "The grounds are beautiful, the staff is lovely... it's one of the few campgrounds that really is a resort."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be busy and noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Hammonasset State Park Campground noted, "My first impression of this campground is it's loud, crazy busy... I actually liked it!"
  • Site conditions: Not all sites are level, which can be a hassle for RVers. A review for Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground mentioned, "Our fifth wheel front jacks are on the ground and two of the four wheels are off the ground."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may lack stores or markets. A visitor at Rocky Neck State Park Campground said, "There is no on-site camp store for last minute necessities."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of family-friendly activities. One parent at Brialee Family Campground said, "The activities were great and kept my grandchildren busy."
  • Bring your own supplies: Since some campgrounds lack stores, it's wise to pack everything you need. A camper at Wells State Park Campground mentioned, "You have to drive to drop off your trash... it was about 20 minutes round trip."
  • Check for pet policies: If you're bringing pets, make sure to verify the campground's pet policy. For instance, Rocky Neck State Park Campground does not allow pets.

Tips from RVers:

  • Leveling blocks are essential: Many RVers recommend bringing leveling blocks. A review for Normandy Farms Campground stated, "We recommend this campground but just be prepared and bring plenty of leveling blocks!"
  • Book in advance: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A visitor at Mystic KOA advised, "If you are looking for a site it’s best to book far in advance."
  • Explore the area: Many campgrounds are close to attractions. A camper at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground mentioned, "Not far from Roger Wheeler Beach & Scarborough Beach."

Camping near Uncasville, Connecticut, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Uncasville, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Uncasville, CT is Rocky Neck State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 23 reviews.

What parks are near Uncasville, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Uncasville, CT that allow camping, notably Westville Lake and Buffumville Lake.