Sightseeing & food
| Location | Thompson, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $15–$30/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (171 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 15A / 30A |
| RV sites | 22 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from West Thompson Lake Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights12 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
West Thompson Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in N. Grosvenordale. It lists 22 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. 11 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Sep 12 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| 22 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (171 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Excellent place to camp. Quiet, spacious sites. ”
“Site S1. Nice site, good combo of sun and shade, close to rest rooms closest water was just behind the site across the road. ”
“Wonderful hosts, clean sites and restful atmosphere!”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
400 REARDON RD
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West Thompson Lake Campground sits along the wooded shoreline of its 200-acre lake in northeastern Connecticut, just outside Thompson Center and a short drive from I-395. The campground is seasonal and contains 24 campsites in total 22 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and two tent-only sites plus two Adirondack lean-to shelters. Some sites offer water and electric hookups, and the loop includes accessible flush toilets and hot showers, a dump station, and interpretive trails that wind through stands of Eastern white pine, Northern red oak and shagbark hickory. An amphitheater, playground and basketball court provide on-site daytime activities, while an overlook at the dam gives clear lake-and-forest views for photographers and sightseers. Note practical details before you arrive: the entrance gate is closed from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., fees apply for certain facilities, and reservations are recommended. The lake is a working recreation area: a boat ramp near the campground gives easy access for boating, kayaking and canoeing, and the water supports a healthy warm-water fishery bass and panfish are common targets for anglers. Paddlers can also follow the Thompson Section of the Quinebaug River Water Trail, a leisurely roughly three-hour stretch of moving water with no portages or rapids that threads through wildlife habitat. On shore, an 18-hole disc golf course runs along the lakeshore and is free to use; picnicking, environmental-education programs, wildlife viewing and playground activities are available at the site. Seasonal uses include deer hunting during regulated seasons and snowmobile use in winter. Because some facilities require fees and seasonal rules change, call (860) 923-2982 for up-to-date information and to make reservations.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Boston (Boston Logan International (BOS)), about 54 mi straight-line from West Thompson Lake Campground. RV rentals in Boston
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| $15 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $15 |
| S2 overnight shelter nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| S1 overnight shelter nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 04 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 01 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 08 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 11 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 02 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 05 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 10 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 06 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 09 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 03 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 07 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — West Thompson Lake Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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