Dispersed Camping in New London County, Connecticut
Showing 19 locations in New London County.
Devil's Hopyard State Park Camping
Wooded campsites situated within Devil's Hopyard State Park, featuring scenic hiking trails and views of Chapman Falls. The park is highly regarded for its geological formations and lush forests, though the campgrounds are rustic and offer basic facilities without showers. It serves as an excellent base for exploring East Haddam but cannot accommodate large recreational vehicles.
Devil's Hopyard Youth Site 1
Designated youth group camping site situated in a quiet, wooded section of Devil's Hopyard State Park. Offers basic primitive facilities.
Devil's Hopyard Youth Site 2
Primitive youth group site located in the dense forest of Devil's Hopyard State Park, providing a rustic and secluded group camping option.
Foxwoods Resort Casino - Lot 10
Designated overnight parking for self-contained RVs and oversized rigs in Lot 10 of the resort complex. This is an active commercial environment with generous space, making it highly accommodating for vehicles of any size. To stay overnight, travelers must contact resort security to register their vehicle and receive instructions.
Hopeville Hideaway
A private campground and RV park located on Hopeville Pond. It caters primarily to recreational vehicle travelers during the summer season.
Hopeville Pond State Park
A scenic and quiet state park offering developed campsites along the shores of Hopeville Pond. The park features a mix of standard electric hookup sites and spacious dry camping options, with a dump station conveniently located near the entrance office.
Mohegan Sun Casino - RV Parking
Designated overnight RV and oversized vehicle parking at the Mohegan Sun Casino resort. Campers must check in with security upon arrival to obtain a permit, which requires showing a valid driver's license and vehicle registration. The parking area is located near the employee gas station and public safety building, offering a spacious but somewhat sloped paved surface. Excellent security patrols the lot 24/7, making this a highly secure and convenient base with easy walking access to the casino facilities.
Montville I-395 Service Plaza
A standard highway service plaza offering paved parking spots, 24-hour restrooms, and food options. Suitable for a reliable overnight rest stop during long transits.
Mystic KOA Holiday
A full-service developed RV park and campground offering amenities for all rig sizes, situated near coastal Connecticut attractions. The park is quiet during the off-season and provides a convenient base for exploring the Mystic area.
Mystic Stonington Rest Area (I-95 South)
This state welcome center offers a convenient, well-lit overnight stop with dedicated parking spaces for RVs and campers at the back. It features clean restrooms, picnic tables, and grassy dog-walking areas, though some highway noise from Interstate 95 should be expected.
Odetah Camping Resort
A developed commercial RV resort offering full-hookup campsites and extensive amenities near Montville Center.
Pawcatuck Municipal Parking Lot
A paved municipal parking lot located in Pawcatuck, providing level spaces suitable for smaller self-contained rigs within walking distance of town amenities. Frequent train noise is common due to the nearby railway line.
Planet Fitness - New London
A commercial gym parking lot offering a tucked-away back section suitable for stealthy overnight stays.
Planet Fitness Norwich
A standard commercial parking lot at a local fitness center in Norwich that may permit overnight parking with manager approval.
Rocky Neck State Park Campground
A popular coastal state park campground offering paved sites, modern restroom facilities, coin-operated showers, and easy access to a sandy beach. Please note that pets are not permitted in the campground.
Salt Rock State Campground
A spacious state-managed campground offering around 70 wooded sites with full hookups situated near the Shetucket River.
ShopRite - New London
A paved commercial parking lot in an urban retail district. Although previously utilized for quick overnight stops, active signage is now posted stating that overnight parking is prohibited.
Twisters Ice Cream Parking (Closed)
This private gravel lot was previously used during the off-season, but the business has intentionally blocked access with picnic tables to prevent overnight stays.
Zichichi Family Farm
Private parking behind a barn on a local family farm in Old Mystic. Self-contained vehicles are required as no hookups are provided.