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
Carla S
VerifiedJune 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.
Matthew H
VerifiedMay 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.
Robert L
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Excellent week only bad event was packing up in the rain to go home
Kathleen F
VerifiedMay 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.
DOREEN B
VerifiedOctober 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
James K
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
A quiet campground with a competent staff.
Marc G
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Clean well kept campground. Away from main roads.
Dawn C
VerifiedAugust 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.
Donna M
VerifiedAugust 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.
george m
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
clean sites, clean bathrooms all good here
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
