West Thompson Lake Campground
West Thompson Lake Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Connecticut. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.95562, -71.89909
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 860-923-3121
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About West Thompson Lake Campground
Overview 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. 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 autu
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaddick State Park | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America, Cub World | Private campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| George Washington State Campground | Private campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Wolf Den Campground | Private campground | 8.1 mi | — | — |
| Chamberlain Lake Campground | Private campground | 8.2 mi | — | — |
| Hide-Away-Cove Family Campground | RV park | 8.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.