West Thompson Lake Campground
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West Thompson Lake Campground
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Featured amenities

Playground Playground

About West Thompson Lake Campground

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.

Available sites

24 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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24 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ 01, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 02, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 03, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 04, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 05, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 06, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 07, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 08, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 09, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 10, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 11, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 12, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 20, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 21, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 22, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
✨ S1, Loop: A Hut
6 guests · Pet Friendly
✨ S2, Loop: A Hut
6 guests · Pet Friendly

Reviews

174 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

Overall rating

Based on 174 reviews

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5 stars 78.7% (137)
4 stars 16.7% (29)
3 stars 2.3% (4)
2 stars 0.6% (1)
1 star 1.7% (3)

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Carla S

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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

We love this campground and have been going for years. It's small, well kept, and the perfect spot for a weekend away.

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Kathleen F

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May 29, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: A

The campground is a hidden gem with nice hiking trails around a small lake. The campground has a nice shower facility and a large frisbee golf course.

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Robert L

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May 29, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: A

Excellent week only bad event was packing up in the rain to go home

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Matthew H

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May 29, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: A

We really appreciate the well maintained sites. The campground is close enough to our home to make it very easy trip for a quick camping get away. The host are always available and pleasent.

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DOREEN B

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October 19, 2024 Stayed at: 06, Loop: A

We really enjoyed this COE. The hosts were great! Water and electric on site. Dump station. Gates are locked at night. Site was very level. The only drawback to this campground is that the road is gravel. The road leading down to the water was blocked off because the ACOE was practicing ribbon bridge building. We watched as helicopters brought in supplies. We drove a little bit down the road to Buffomville Lake to be near the water, beach and picnic area. The biologists were counting fish species while we were there. It was a very cool experience to watch activity at both locations

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James K

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September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 21, Loop: A

A quiet campground with a competent staff.

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Marc G

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September 4, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: A

Clean well kept campground. Away from main roads.

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Donna M

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August 23, 2024 Stayed at: 09, Loop: A

Quiet ,relaxing campground. Clean sites and bathrooms. Hiking trails well marked. Friendly and informed hosts. Recommended area attractions.

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Dawn C

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August 23, 2024 Stayed at: 01, Loop: A

This was our second stay here, it has become one of our favorite campgrounds. Small and quiet with secluded (especially #1), fairly level, well maintained packed crushed gravel wooded sites. Single loop on a hillside, roughly one side RV sites and the other tent sites. Narrow tree lined gravel road, a little steep but workable for bigger rigs. Pristine bath house with excellent showers. Very nice small playground for the kiddos behind the bath house. The camp hosts (both couples) among the nicest that we have ever had the pleasure to meet. As a side note, this is COE campground is patrolled by rangers several times a day. Earlier this season we spent a week at a much larger COE in AR during which we saw a ranger patrol once, the difference in guest behavior was astounding.

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george m

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August 21, 2024 Stayed at: 01, Loop: A

clean sites, clean bathrooms all good here

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Location & Directions for West Thompson Lake Campground

400 Reardon Rd, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255-9801 United States

Elevation: 125 ft

Getting There

From I-395, take Exit 50. Follow CT Route 200 east to Thompson Center. Turn right onto CT Route 193 south and proceed 2 mi to traffic light. Continue straight over the railroad tracks on Route 12. Take the first right onto Reardon Road. In 0.5 m...

Nearest town

N. Grosvenordale, CT - 4.3 mi

About 8 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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