Annual Hydroplane Boat Races will take place June 20-22 2025. Lake & river will be CLOSED to boating/fishing/kayaking. Races can be heard from 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Day Use Area
Hiking
Fishing
Camping
Boating
Disc Golf
Amenities
Accessible Showers
Basketball Courts
Dump Station
Horseshoe Pit
Playground
Fire Pit
Electricity Hookup
Picnic Table
Water Hookup
Quiet Area
Picnic Tables
Getting Here
Latitude
41° 57' 20.2428" N
Longitude
71° 53' 56.7312" W
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.
Need to Know
Entrance gate is closed from 9pm - 8am
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
Contact Information
Mailing Address
400 REARDON RD
N. GROSVENORDALE, CT 06255-9801
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 860-923-3121
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Annual Hydroplane Boat Races will take place June 20-22 2025. Lake & river will be CLOSED to boating/fishing/kayaking. Races can be heard from Campground.
Need to Know
Entrance gate is closed from 9pm - 8am
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
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.
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.
Contact Information
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400 REARDON RD N. GROSVENORDALE CT 06255-9801
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 860-923-3121
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.
