Connecticut's state parks and private campgrounds accommodate RVs throughout the region with varied hookup options and facilities. Hammonasset State Park Campground in Madison provides electrical hookups (30/50 amp) for RVs from May through early September, while Mystic KOA in North Stonington operates year-round with 266 full-hookup sites and accommodates large rigs. "Clean, comfortable campground aimed more towards glamping. Lots of rv sites and very nice cabins," notes one visitor about the Mystic KOA. Rocky Neck State Park Campground near Niantic features RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections in a coastal setting open seasonally from late May through September, and Brialee Family Campground in Ashford provides electric, water, and sewer hookups for RVs with big-rig friendly access.
Many Connecticut RV parks feature concrete pads at premium sites while others utilize level gravel. Connectivity varies significantly between parks, with some offering reliable WiFi in common areas only. According to a traveler at Wolf's Den Family Campground, "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." Several parks have designated seasonal sites that may reduce availability for travelers during peak times. Dump stations are typically available at state parks and full-service private campgrounds, though some older facilities like Wolf's Den rely on honey wagon service for black water disposal. Pet policies generally allow dogs in RV areas but may restrict certain breeds or require leashing at all times.
"This park is in a great location for exploring Mystic. You are close to downtown, the aquarium, Mystic Seaport and other attractions."
"Our site was wide and had some bushes adding privacy from some nearby RVs."
$74 - $80 / night
"Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids."
"Well organized campground with both water front back in sites as well as large pull throughs."
"Beautiful, family owned & run, quiet, large sites. Close to I-395."
"Water, electric &sewer sites. Very quite, rules are in-forced. This is camping, if you’re looking for entertainment bring your own!"
"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."
"Nothing beats cooking breakfast outside on a cool Connecticut morning. Coffee tasted especially good on this trip."
$55 / night
"Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table."
"I was in the area and needed a location to hook up. Temperature at 7:00 p.m. was 85 in July which is expected. They're able to get me in for the night. Quick and easy."
"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"
"This campground is just 15-minutes from Mystic and about an hour’s drive to Newport, Rhode Island."
$60 - $120 / night
"Kids had fun on the many play grounds. 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."
"I came here on the recommend of a family friend who had been coming with his family for over 20 years. At first I didn’t love the idea that there was no lake, well we didn’t miss it at all!"
$50 - $75 / night
"Crocker’s is a nice relaxing scenic place to stay in the New London area.
Walking distance to restaurants and to Fort Trumbull.
So much fun watching the boats and boating activities.""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."
$20 - $70 / night
"Stayed one night at the end of the season. Park staff were very friendly and helpful."
"The beach and beach parking lots fill to capacity. Week ends are the worst. The campgrounds are located within internal loops. Most sites are quite level."
$50 - $62 / night
"The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site. A lot of the sites we drove by were pretty sloped- I would recommend a drive though if you can beforehand."
"It is a small family/dog friendly campground. Large clean pool my kids loved swimming in. Staff is super nice. Small arcade"
TravelerSmall but quaint park. It is the off season, but there are numerous folks here. Propane fill available. They stock the river behind the park with trout. Walking path in the woods along the river. Staff are friendly and helpful.
ScoutClean, nice and friendly camping experience
ScoutLots of seasonal campers here. Some damaged trailers in a few spots just sitting there- not sure what the campsites plan is. Bathrooms clean. I saw a schedule of activities for the upcoming weekend and it looks like they offer some nice things for kids. There is a pond in the front for fishing.
ScoutBeautiful and rustic campground on the shores of Bantam Lake. I stayed in a tent site with my van. Basic setup. Nice. No activities - perfect if you are looking to unwind from it all.
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.
ScoutAfter a busy few weeks, this was exactly the break we needed. The kids went swimming, we did some fishing, and everyone came home tired in a good way lol.
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.
ScoutWhite Pines made a really good home base for our trip. We spent most of the days checking out different spots around northwest Connecticut and came back here in the evenings. Made dinner outside, had a fire, and just relaxed. The campground itself had everything we needed without having to make a bunch of extra trips into town.
Connecticut offers a variety of RV camping experiences, perfect for those looking to explore the state's natural beauty while enjoying modern amenities.
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