Army Corps of Engineers · Connecticut
West Thompson Lake Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · Connecticut, United States
- Sites
- 24
- Hookups
- 11 electric, 11 with water, 13 no hookups
- Season
- May 21 to September 11
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 446 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- West Thompson Lake
- Nearest town
- N. GROSVENORDALE
- Address
- 400 REARDON RD, N. GROSVENORDALE, CT, 06255-9801
- Phone
- 860-923-3121
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking
24 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 22° | -7° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 23° | -17° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 31° | 10° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 58° | 39° | 27° | 90° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 50° | 35° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 58° | 50° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 66° | 57° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 65° | 55° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 58° | 48° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 46° | 34° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 33° | 18° | 71° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 27° | 9° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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