Warning
GeneralThe West Thompson Lake Campground is not currently accepting reservations for the 2026 season due to extensive maintenance repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will post updates as soon as they become available.
About West Thompson Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 24
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (174)
What Guests Are Saying
West Thompson Lake Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility known for its spacious, private sites and friendly hosts. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, excellent hiking trails, and nearby kayaking opportunities, making it ideal for both quick getaways and longer stays. While some reviews mention issues with the shower temperature and limited bathhouse facilities, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
West Thompson Lake Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility known for its spacious, private sites and friendly hosts. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, excellent hiking trails, and nearby kayaking opportunities, making it ideal for both quick getaways and longer stays. While some reviews mention issues with the shower temperature and limited bathhouse facilities, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.
Review Summary
Susan H
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: A
Very nice campground. Hosts were terrific and helpful. Shower was wonderful.
James K
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
The host couple were very helpful.
Robert C
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Three campers in entire campground with the lack of ability to reserve after the state closed for Covid-19... weird and uncomfortable... hope this changes next year .... hosts were excellent!
Cathleen S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
The campground was mostly empty because of covid 19. I love this campground but the 9pm locking of the gate may force me to change my plans for next year. I typically camp alone, and pull a camper from Florida to Connecticut so I can stay near my son in Putnam, CT. This year for the second year in a row the entrance gates closed at 9pm which means I either have to be inside the gates or would have to walk in the dark to my campsite. This early closing severely restricts my visits with my family. I am sincerely hoping that the gate closing time reverts to the 10pm it was for many years or I will have to consider camping somewhere else.
steve p
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
Very nice well kept campground. Plenty of trails and a beautiful lake
Lisa E
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
This campground is meticulously maintained and had two knowledgeable and friendly campground host couples when we visited. The sites are huge and are very well spaced apart with two sites worth of woods between each one in most cases. The park is quiet and the tent campers are on the other side of the loop from the RVs. The trails to the lake are intermediate to navigate though easy to find your way down to the water. Nice boat ramp if that's your thing. Simple camping here - no activities or rentals though they do have nice firewood at a very fair price that they will deliver to your site.
I would highly recommend this park and we are looking forward to returning!
alan W
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: A
A very nice, quiet and wooded campground. Hosts were awesome. The trails were great and the lake was beautiful and quiet. Out in the country, but close to town for shopping. Loved it!
Patricia V
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
Loved camping here with our family. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will be back again.
Cynthia & John S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
We have camped here a couple of times a year over the last 3 years. our last visit, however, will probably be our last ever. We found evidence of IV drug use in the parking area at the boat launch on 9/5. My son's kayak was stolen on 9/6. We gave our information to the park rangers but they were not very interested and never contacted us about it again. Very disappointing. I hope there's a better security in the future.
Richard S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
A quiet peaceful place out of the way with plenty of fishing and hiking nearby. No activities but that's OK for stress free stay.
Location West Thompson Lake Campground
Address:
400 Reardon Rd
N. Grosvenordale, CT, 06255-9801
United States
From I-395, take Exit 50. Follow CT Route 200 east to Thompson Center. Turn right onto CT Route 193 south and proceed 2 miles to traffic light. Continue straight over the railroad tracks on Route 12. Take the first right onto Reardon Road. In 0.5 miles turn left onto West Thompson Lake Recreation Road and travel approximately 1,000ft to the campground entrance on the right. Follow up to the Campground Registration Building.
West Thompson Lake Campground is accessible via I-395, with Exit 50 leading to CT Route 200. CT Route 200 connects to CT Route 193 and subsequently Route 12, providing access to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.9556 / -71.8991
Elevation: 125 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Entrance gate is closed.
- Alcohol is prohibited
- All campers are required to follow CDC's guidelines regarding COVID-19: Maintain a distance of 6 feet. Wash & sanitize hands regularly. Stay home if you are or have recently been ill or exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
- There is a 14 day maximum stay within a 30 day period
- Cash is not accepted. Credit card transactions only.
- Walk-ins are not currently allowed
- Swimming is not allowed at this lake. Swimming opportunities are available at a nearby state park. There are no waterfront sites.
- Speed limit on the lake is 5 mph
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe West Thompson Lake Campground is not currently accepting reservations for the 2026 season due to extensive maintenance repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will post updates as soon as they become available.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
