West Thompson Lake Campground

West Thompson Lake, CT · ≈8.2 mi to Killingly Center
Sites
24
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
30A
ADA
To town
8.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Boaters and anglers
  • Hikers and disc golfers
  • RVers with smaller rigs
  • Pet-friendly camping
  • Campfire enthusiasts

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Those needing sewer hookups
  • Visitors requiring cell service

Connectivity

Coverage data unavailable.

What's here

11 Standards
11 Standards (no Hookups)
2 Overnight Shelters (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 40 ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaDisc GolfFishingHiking
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Well-equippedConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Killingly Center, ~8.2 miGet directions ↗

Overview

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 autumn leaves put on a beautiful show. An overlook at the dam offers pleasing panoramic views for sightseers and photographers.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground