West Thompson Lake Campground
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West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural setting surrounding West Thompson Lake can be enjoyed year round. Visitors come to the lake for camping, fishing, boating, kayaking and hiking. Recreation West Thompson Lake provides great boating, kayaking, canoeing and fishing opportunities. It has an excellent population of warm-water fish, including bass and small panfish. A boat ramp is located near the campground for easy access to the water. Keep reading
The Thompson Section of the Quinebaug River Water Trail offers a leisurely three-hour outing for paddlers who are comfortable with moving water. The trail has no rapids or portages and meanders through extensive wildlife habitats. An 18-hole disc golf course is located on the lakeshore and is free to the public. This challenging course is known for its long drives and scenic views of the lake and dam. Facilities The entrance gate to the campground is closed from 9pm - 8am. The campground offers 11 campsites with electric and water hookups, 11 basic sites without hookups and two Adirondack lean-to shelters. Amenities include accessible flush toilets and showers, and a dump station. An amphitheater, playground, basketball court, and interpretive trails are located on-site. Natural Features The campground is nestled in a forest of Eastern white pine, Northern red oak and Shagbark hickory. Shade is abundant throughout the campground, and autumn leaves put on a beautiful show. An overlook at the dam offers pleasing panoramic views for sightseers and photographers.
The sites · 24
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 01 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 02 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 03 | standard electric | 40 ft | Electricity Hookup | |
| A | 04 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15 | |
| A | 05 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 06 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 07 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 08 | standard electric | 35 ft | 30 | |
| A | 09 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 10 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 11 | standard electric | 40 ft | 30 | |
| A | 12 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 13 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 14 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 15 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 16 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 17 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 18 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 19 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 20 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 21 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | 22 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| A | S1 | overnight shelter nonelectric | — | — | |
| A | S2 | overnight shelter nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CT-02. This member’s public-lands record →