Nelson's Family Campground

East Hampton, Connecticut

58 RV Sites

Spread across a wooded property in East Hampton, Connecticut, Nelson's Family Campground operates as one of the larger camping destinations in central Connecticut—accommodating hundreds of RV sites designed with big-rig-friendly dimensions and offering a recreational infrastructure well suited to family stays ranging from long weekends to extended summer visits. The campground's location in Middlesex County places it within easy reach of the Connecticut River Valley and a cluster of distinctive cultural and outdoor attractions that give the surrounding region its character. Sites are laid out on gravel or grass pads with individual cable television connections, electrical service, water hookups, and sewer or gray water disposal options, providing a consistent full-hookup standard across the site inventory. A general store, outdoor swimming pool, sports courts, and a recreation center address the daily activity and supply needs of guests on-site, while clean bathrooms, shower facilities, laundry, and a dump station handle the practical requirements of campground life across what is designed as a self-sufficient camping community. The property is structured to minimize the need to leave for everyday supplies or services during a typical multi-day stay. East Hampton's position in central Connecticut puts the campground within reach of the Connecticut River and Lake Pocotopaug—a natural lake that supports swimming, fishing, and non-motorized paddling throughout the warm-weather season. The wooded terrain of Middlesex County provides hiking and biking trails that connect to the broader Connecticut trail network, and the rural-to-suburban character of the East Hampton area gives the surrounding landscape a quieter feel than is typical of campgrounds closer to the state's major urban centers. The region's cultural attractions span a wide range and include the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, which preserves the home where Twain wrote several of his most celebrated works, and Gillette Castle State Park along the Connecticut River—a dramatic stone structure perched above the river valley with hiking trails on the surrounding grounds. The Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, a Victorian-era theater on the Connecticut River, regularly produces nationally recognized musical theater productions. Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park offers rope courses, cliff jumping, and water activities for guests seeking more active recreation. Nelson's Family Campground is open through the warm-weather season, with summer and fall representing the busiest periods for both seasonal site holders and visiting campers. New England's fall foliage season brings a second wave of demand in September and October, when the wooded Connecticut landscape produces the color displays that draw leaf-peepers from across the Northeast. Advance reservations are strongly recommended for summer holiday weekends and October foliage weekends, when campground availability throughout central Connecticut is limited. The Connecticut River Valley, which runs through the heart of Middlesex County adjacent to the East Hampton area, is one of New England's most historically and ecologically significant corridors—a flyway for migratory birds, a historic transportation route, and the spine of the region's agricultural and industrial heritage. The Salmon River State Forest, accessible from the East Hampton area, provides hiking on forested trails through one of Connecticut's more extensive publicly accessible natural areas.

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Location

71 Mott Hill Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-In and Check-Out -Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Call ahead for early check-in availability. We do our best to honor site requests, though our manager makes final placement decisions. Payment is due in full at booking. Rates cover two adults and up to four children. Sites include cable and wifi. No tents allowed. -All guests are required to sign the community rules and regulations upon arrival. Guests and Visitors -All visitors must register at the office and park in the visitor lot. Daily visitor fees apply, with additional fees for overnight guests. Visitors may pay a $10 on-site parking fee or use free designated parking. Daily visitors must leave by quiet hours. An adult camper must be on-site whenever the site is in use. Visitors should leave their pets at home. Vehicles and Parking -All vehicles need a visible campground ID tag. One camping unit per site is permitted without prior approval, and two registered vehicles are allowed. Bar codes are issued for entrance and are not transferable. Guests park in the visitor lot at their own risk. The speed limit is 5 MPH throughout the campground. Quiet Hours -Quiet hours are 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. All children must be on their sites with a parent during this time. No sound from your site should be heard by neighbors. The campground does not accept responsibility for supervising children. Pets -Pets must be on a short, durable leash that keeps them on your site at all times. Never leave pets unattended. Clean up after your pet immediately. Vaccination papers may be requested. Pets causing disturbances will be asked to leave. Maximum two pets per site. Visitors' dogs are not permitted. Children may not walk pets. Pets are not allowed in the recreation hall, pavilion, playgrounds, bathrooms, or swimming areas. Service animals are accommodated. Any pet bite must be reported immediately and will result in the pet's removal. Campfires -Build fires only in designated fireplaces and never move them. Never leave a fire unattended or burning when you leave. Firewood is available at the camp store. Don't take firewood from other sites, and keep water nearby for emergencies. Do not cut trees or bushes. Septic and Trash -Most sites have gray water only, requiring a reducer and hose. Septic is available on limited sites. Never put septic into gray water pipes. Blue boy tanks must have sealed caps and cannot be left connected. Outside showers are for foot washing only, no soap. We offer honey wagon service for a fee or a free dump station. Bring trash to the dumpsters near the entrance. We recycle, so please use appropriate containers. Keep trash in sealed containers and don't leave receptacles that can collect stagnant water. Pool and Pond -There is no lifeguard on duty. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (ratio of one adult 21+ per two children under 16, unless your own). Only swimsuits allowed, no cutoffs or street clothes. Children not potty trained must wear swim diapers. No alcohol, smoking, glass containers, or food in the pool area. Keep music at a reasonable level. No trespassing when the pool is closed. The pond allows swimming and fishing in designated areas only, with no boats, rafts, tubes, floats, or pets. Recreation Hall and Playground -Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets except service animals. Children 10 and under are not permitted in the recreation hall after 8:00 PM without parents. No hard liquor in the recreation hall. No bikes, skateboards, or rollerblades in the recreation hall or pavilion. -The playground is open 9:00 AM to dusk. Climbers are for ages 5-12 with adult supervision. Young children must be supervised. Bikes -We strongly recommend helmets. Parents are responsible for teaching children proper safety and providing supervision. Ride with caution at the 5 MPH speed limit. Cars always have the right-of-way. No riding after dark, on steps or hills near the recreation hall, in paved areas, in the pavilion, or near traffic control gates. Park bikes in designated racks at your own risk. Don't use speed bumps as ramps. One person per bike. -Staff may place bikes in "bike jail" for rule violations; a parent must retrieve it. Prohibited Items and Conduct -For everyone's safety: no fireworks or sparklers, beer or wine kegs, drones, skateboards or scooters, chainsaws, loud bug zappers, or weapons of any kind. Golf carts are not permitted. Motorcycles and mopeds may only travel to and from Mott Hill Road, no joyriding. Power-driven riding toys are not allowed. Clotheslines and artificial grass on real grass sites are not permitted. Sheds, fences, and decks require campground permission. Don't climb on boulders along site edges. Thank you for choosing Nelson's Camp Ground. These guidelines help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone. The campground is under video surveillance. Failure to follow rules may result in removal without refund. Management reserves the right to address any situations not specifically covered.

Cancellation Policy

Campground Cancelation Policy - Management reserves the right to utilize the site for another guest - If the original credit card used is no longer active: - The guest must provide proof that the credit card has been canceled. Seasonal Stay(NE)/Annual Monthly - All monies paid towards seasonal reservations are non-refundable. - Transient Stays of 30 Days or More. - If canceled 30 days prior to arrival date, payment in full will be refunded minus a $25.00 processing fee. - If canceled less than 30 days prior to the arrival date, the total amount paid will be forfeited. Weekly/Daily Stays - If canceled less than 7 days prior - the full amount paid will be forfeited. - If canceled 8-14 days prior to arrival - 50% of payment will be refunded. - If canceled 15 or more days prior to arrival date - the full amount paid less a $25.00 processing fee, will be refunded. - No-shows will result in forfeiture of the entire amount paid. Refund Policy - Note: All refunds will exclude any administrative or booking fees collected at the time of reservation. - All refunds that were originally paid by credit card must be processed to the original credit card used for payment. - All refunds that were originally paid by check or cash will be refunded by a corporate check within 10-14 business days. - There will be no refunds after you have checked in for inclement weather, failure to follow the Rules & Regulations, or disorderly conduct. - The manager/Owner reserves the right to have discretion on all refunds. - Booking fees are not subject to refund. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.