1 campground with availability this weekend
Strawberry Park welcomes up to two pets per site across its 550 campsites, offering pet-friendly accommodations in tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Hopeville Pond State Park Campground and Hidden Acres Campground also maintain dog-friendly facilities with designated pet exercise areas. Many campgrounds in the area feature water access points where dogs can swim with supervision, though leash requirements vary by location. Sites at Salt Rock Campground have specific pet policies that campers appreciate for their clarity and consistency. The campground bathrooms are maintained regularly but some facilities show signs of age, with shower buildings dating back several decades.
Hiking trails along the Quinebaug River provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with multiple access points at campgrounds like Hidden Acres and Ross Hill. Sunfox Campground receives positive mentions for its creek-side pet exercise areas where dogs can cool off during summer months. Most facilities require vaccination records at check-in and enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs. The shallow river access at Salt Rock Campground is particularly popular with dog owners, offering a 10-minute walk from most campsites to reach water perfect for pets to splash in during hot weather. Seasonal camping spots often fill quickly during summer weekends, so advance reservations are recommended for those traveling with pets, especially at popular locations like Odetah Camping Resort that combines pet-friendly policies with numerous outdoor recreation options.
"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"
"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."
from $60 - $120 / night
"Nothing beats cooking breakfast outside on a cool Connecticut morning. Coffee tasted especially good on this trip."
"We picked this campground because we wanted to explore both Connecticut and Rhode Island without changing campsites halfway through the trip. It worked really well for that."
"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."
"We had two sites side by side for our group of 7 and two dogs. The staff will deliver wood right to your site. The only con is the sites are not very private...at all."
"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"
"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 were close to activities and enjoyed an afternoon tubing down the river. The bathrooms weren't the cleanest, but we've seen worse. We enjoyed our time here."
"we had a group from work head out here. we reserved Coyote Run, and had the field to ourselves, it was a bit of a walk to the shower from there, but we had our own outhouse, bring a light for night time"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $33 - $100 / night
"Good for pets, there are two dumping spots each with two dumps,I would definitely go back."
"It's about an hour away from us-- but it felt like a different place."
from $18 - $50 / night
"Lots of fun at the beach, kayaking on the lake or just hanging at your site. Petting zoo, craft cabin, arcade, bingo and lots more!"
"The peacocks roaming around are the cherry on top. Overall, just a wonderful campground."
"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."
from $50 - $75 / night
"There is a beautiful creek that many of the sites border. The new owners have owned it about 7 years and they have really been making it a lovely place."
"Campground is situated in a beautiful valley with a little pond, hiking trails, playground, jumping pillow, swimming pool and hot tub. Owner is very involved, energetic, and friendly."
"The sites are private, it’s usually pretty quiet, and it’s one of the only campgrounds around that is pet-friendly. We always have a good time!!"
"Overall nice campground, some sites definitely better than others (avoid site 26 - no shade and right next to the swamp so buggy). There is no check-in booth or staff on site really."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 / night
ScoutAmazing amenities and activities here. Staff is great. Lots of room for big rigs. Tent spots are shady while other ones are sunnier. They have rentals such as log cabins/ A-frames to rent also. Hot tubs and pools too!
LegendThis campground is associated with a large amusement park. We were there in the fall when the amusement park was closed so the campground was not very busy but image it would have a very crowded feel if you were there during the summer. The RV sites are buddy sites which is never our favorite set-up (unless we are traveling with friends). Luckily, there was no one in the site next to us during our stay. The campground is big rig-friendly with roads and sites wide and long enough to accommodate any size RV; however, the road and roundabout you encounter when entering the campground is tight. There was very little traffic when we entered so navigating the entrance booth and roundabout was doable. The RV slots you pull into to check in at registration are far too short to accommodate large RVs with their tow vehicles and we ended up taking up four spaces. The tent sites are set away from the cabins and RV sites. Some are nicely tucked up against the tree line while others are in a grassy area and others are sandy nestled under some scrubby pine trees. One of the problems with the location of the tent sites is that they are far away from the bathrooms. Garbage cans are scattered throughout the campground so you don’t have to walk very far to dump your trash. There is no sewer but the electric (50-amp) worked well. There is cable but the channels were not HD so we switched to our over-the-air antenna and got great HD reception with about 60 channels. There is wifi but we could not get it at our site so we just used our Verizon hotspot (which had great reception). The water pressure is very high so we dialed our regulator back to around 45. Roads and sites are gravel. All the sites are level and have a picnic table and fire pit. We noticed that some of the fire pits needed to be cleaned out because rude campers littered them with water bottles, cans, and other garbage in the fire pits. One of the downsides is the noise from local recycling/transfer station. There is a dump station set to the side as you enter/exit. It was a little tight for us getting our 45’ RV in there but it was doable. There is only one sewer dump so we can image that it can be pretty backed up on Sundays when everybody checks out.
ScoutAfter a busy summer, we wanted somewhere we could just park the camper and slow down for a few days. Sterling Park worked out great for that. We spent one morning fishing, walked the trails later in the day and finished the evening around the fire. Nothing complicated, just a really enjoyable camping weekend.
ScoutWe came with another family and had a blast. The kids disappeared together for half the day while the adults hung around the sites. Between fishing, the pool and the other activities, everyone found something they liked. Would definatly come back.
ScoutOur kids are already asking when we can go back. They loved the pool, playground and all the space to run around. We mostly just sat back and enjoyed having a few days off.
ScoutFriendly staff and very clean facilities. They have sites with sewage hookups along with water and electric. Sites are small and very close together. I liked how many dog waste receptacles were available all over the property.
ScoutBrought our camper up for a long weekend and had plenty of room to relax. The campground store was also super handy when we realized we forgot a few things.
ScoutWe have been coming here seasonally and its become our little weekend escape. There is always something going on and the kids have made so many friends. Makes it easy to just pack a few things and head out.
ScoutNothing beats a slow morning at the campsite with a cup of coffee. We really enjoyed the trails and just walking around before everyone else was up.
Campgrounds near Versailles, Connecticut offer access to the Quinebaug River watershed where multiple hiking trails connect natural areas with established campsites. The region features a mix of state parks and private campgrounds within 20-30 minutes of Mystic's coastal attractions. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with moderate humidity, making creek and pond swimming popular activities.
Kayaking at Mount Misery: Launch from the campground for a peaceful paddle through Pachaug State Forest. "Beautiful big sites in the middle of the forest. Lots of privacy and space. Rustic amenities but a lovely stream you can swim in," notes a visitor to Mount Misery Campground.
Fishing opportunities: The shallow ponds in the region provide excellent fishing spots, particularly in early morning. "The lake is great!! The pool area is a little small, but the attraction is the lake," reports a camper at Odetah Camping Resort.
Tubing the river: Float downstream on inner tubes during summer months when water levels are appropriate. "We tubed down river, fished the pond, swam in the pool, did the hay ride, even attended the dance at night," shares a visitor to Hidden Acres Campground.
Hiking trail networks: Explore the interconnected trails through mixed hardwood forests with moderate elevation changes. "There are plenty of trails for walking/hiking, a basketball hoop, a dump station, and recycling," mentions a Hopeville Pond reviewer.
Off-season camping options: Several campgrounds remain open through October for fall foliage viewing. "We went two years in a row each on Halloween! They had great amenities and activities for the kids. Plus a costume contest and tricker treating," reports a visitor to Odetah Camping Resort.
Private wooded sites: Secluded camping spots with natural barriers between neighbors. "Most amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff!" writes a guest at Waters Edge Family Campground.
Waterfront access: Sites with direct water views or short walks to swimming areas. "Sites CN02, CN03 and CN04 have direct waterfront on the pond. You can launch kayaks, paddle boards, etc right from the site!" notes a camper at Hopeville Pond State Park Campground.
Family entertainment: Organized activities throughout peak season weekends. "I love that I see the same staff there every year. There are seasonal and weekenders alike. Bingo every night, and more activities than you could possibly do!" shares a Strawberry Park visitor.
Campground sizes vary dramatically: From intimate state parks to large resorts with 500+ sites. "Burlingame is a HUGE state park campground with over 700 sites. The location is fantastic, but with this many sites (so, with this many people), there are bound to be pros and cons," explains a camper at Burlingame State Park Campground.
Bathroom facilities: Quality ranges from rustic to recently renovated. "Bathrooms are minimalistic and don't use water or chemicals to be processed, but they do have running sinks and showers!" notes a Mount Misery visitor.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience road noise from nearby interstates. "The only drawback is the proximity to Interstate 95. You can hear the highway very well at night, particularly in the safari field," warns a Mystic KOA camper.
Varied rule enforcement: Quiet hours and pet regulations may be enforced differently between campgrounds. "This campground is acceptable for what it is. There is the potential for this place to be a great campground. We don't regret camping here, but will not be coming back," shares a Salt Rock reviewer.
Book water-adjacent sites: Reserve waterfront spots 3-4 months in advance for summer weekends. "We went here with a large group of people and a few campers for a 4th of July weekend. We got the back circular field for all of us. Even though it rained, we had a blast," reports a visitor to Salt Rock Campground.
Bring bikes: Most campgrounds feature paved roads suitable for young cyclists. "Nice for biking, cute little beach, dog friendly. Bring quarters for the showers," advises a Burlingame visitor.
Check event calendars: Schedule your stay around themed weekends for additional activities. "The campground staff did a great job managing the Covid regulations… We were able to use the pool, facilities and the store and never felt that we were compromised," notes a Mystic KOA guest.
Pack for pond swimming: Bring water shoes for rocky or muddy shore entry points. "We took our kayaks up to the dam and fished our way back," shares a Salt Rock camper.
Site leveling challenges: Many wooded sites require additional blocks or levelers. "All sites appeared level and even though they were supposed to have gravel pads, they were mostly a mix of dirt (or mud) and grass with a little gravel," reports a Hopeville Pond camper.
Limited full-hookup availability: Reserve water/electric/sewer sites early, especially during peak season. "This place has everything from a pool, splash pad, boats, food, ice cream, lots of activities, friendly helpful staff, delivery to your site from the camp store and nice shaded spacious sites," shares an Odetah visitor.
Dump station access: Some facilities have limited dump stations that may form lines on Sunday mornings. "Two easy dump stations with nice clean area," notes a Strawberry Park visitor.
Pet-friendly camping near Versailles: Most campgrounds welcome pets with specific exercise areas. "Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim. Playgrounds, bath houses throughout and fully stocked camp store with anything you could ever need," explains a reviewer at Mystic KOA.
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