Can you reserve a site at West Thompson Lake Campground?

Yes, West Thompson Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at West Thompson Lake Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

West Thompson Lake Campground, Connecticut — 24 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

24 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: A

Site types

11 Standard Electric
11 Standard Nonelectric
2 Overnight Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

24 campsites at West Thompson Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
02	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
03	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
04	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
05	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
06	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
07	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
08	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
09	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
10	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
11	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
12	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
13	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
14	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
15	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
16	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
17	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
18	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
19	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
20	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
21	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
22	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
S1	A	Overnight Shelter Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
S2	A	Overnight Shelter Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾

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 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.

41.95562, -71.89909 · 41°57'20.2"N 71°53'56.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	38	46	58	69	76	82	80	73	61	50	40
Low °F	15	17	24	34	45	54	60	58	51	38	30	22
Precip in	3.8	3.5	4.5	4.6	3.4	4.5	4.0	4.2	3.9	4.8	4.2	4.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about West Thompson Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at West Thompson Lake Campground?: Yes, West Thompson Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does West Thompson Lake Campground have?: 24 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at West Thompson Lake Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground.
Does West Thompson Lake Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at West Thompson Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Nashua National Fish Hatchery 46.5 mi · Facility
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Minute Man Visitor Center 46.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 860-923-3121
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

West Thompson Lake Campground