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West Thompson Lake Campground

Mechanicsville, Connecticut · 381 ftIn West Thompson Lake

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$15–$30recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
24From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialElectric 30 amp, water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
381 ft116 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites24

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed

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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.

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon5G · 4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE

Cell service at West Thompson Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny, 4% chance of rain77°48°
  • ThuSunny63°46°
  • FriRain Showers, 99% chance of rain66°38°
  • SatMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain49°29°
  • SunSunny55°36°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Location and contact

41.95562, -71.89909
Managed by
Army Corps of EngineersFederal operator
Nearest town
Mechanicsville
Park
West Thompson Lake

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