So far amazing! This is our first time fifth wheeling and doing the whole rv full time and we are…read morein love with the campsite and everything about the experience. We are right on the river/stream and it's been the most peaceful place I've been in CT, and I've lived here for 24 years I can't wait to hopefully experience more parks like this one! I'll update post with pictures on a nice day

I've been a seven year seasonal camper at Branch brook. A new owner took over a couple years ago…read morewith new management. Over the past two years it has slowly gone down hill. The biggest problem is the workers from out of state that take up living there because it's the cheapest way to live while they are up here working. Now that's ok, if, and that's a really big "if", the owner and the management enforced the rules. Unfortunately they do not. Parked on the sites they live at, is their travel trailer or fifth wheel, Very long construction trailer, make shift tents, their cars and their diesel trucks. You will be woken up anywhere from 4 am to 6 am when they start up those diesel trucks. There are some management that live on-site and do nothing to stop any of this for the family's that actually are regular campers. two years ago this place was packed with LONG TIME seasonal campers. All have left but maybe 4 or 5 . Not for anything, how about a little common courtesy. I have asked the owner to please have them park where us real campers won't be disturbed at this hour of the morning. He kept saying he will have them park in a designated area so this doesn't continue, but that never happened. For the most part, they are nice people, I don't directly blame them. This is something the owner and management should address. The owner himself told me he has bigger fish try fry. Well those words speak loud and clear. So the bottom line is, If you are from out of state and come to Branch brook to live while you are working in this area, by all means, this is the place to go. If you are looking to camp with your family for a weekend, a week, a month or longer.....I give you heads up....stay away. it is nothing more than a glorified storage facility. Very pricey for what you actually get. Instead of hearing children laughing and families around the campfire making memories and eating smores, All you hear are diesel trucks driving around campground, car's being worked on, garbage all over the place and dog poop EVERYWHERE. I do have pictures to back up my statement in case you might be thinking I have nothing better to do but complain , but when you've made a life at this place for 7 years and now it's turned into this, it's actually very sad.

Came here during the off-season for a quick hike. And I did not disappoint…read more There's a huge campground area and a pavilion during the summer that's open for operational events. There's also a swimming area for the warmer months. There's a wooded area to hike in that leads to the camping area and plenty of bathrooms around during the season when they are open. There are no pets allowed April 1st to October 15th

Beautiful state park with a campground and lake too. If your car is registered in the state of…read moreConnecticut parking is free here.

We usually stay in a Cub Hut when visiting, but decided to stay in a one bedroom cabin this…read moreweek....amazingly clean, as our past visits, friendly and attentive as staff as well! Perfect 3 day getaway! Firepit, fall colors and adorable cabin! We'll definitely be back!

I recently stayed at Lake Compounce campground with my family, for the very first time. It was…read morelovely. We did consider cancelling 3 days prior to our trip, based on the reviews we read in 2023 about bedbugs. Thankfully, our stay in Cub Hut 2 was bedbug free. The only reason this campground lost one star was: 1. the close proximity to other campers. That applies to all camping options- staying in the cabins, huts, or tent camping. Everyone was too close to each other. And 2. the bathrooms were in dire need of more cleaning. There was visible mold in the showers and on the shower curtains. The cleaning staff need to atleast double the amount of times they clean the bathrooms. Staff were welcoming. Overall a good experience.

I had no idea how big this park was. Disc golf, dog park, mountain biking, hiking/nature trails,…read moreball fields, skate park... I could go on and on. It's an older park but has tons of new attractions and modern park features. It's worth going. This is a real Bristol, CT Gem. Pequabuck river flows through it. Tons of green space. Lots of parking. A really great park to visit.

Located on the West End of Bristol, Rockwell Park has been a staple in my family since the mid…read more40's! (my grandparents home is off the park) The park has a nice shady walking path around its border for hot summer days as well as a splash pad ...and pool for kids. They have SO MANY fun events just look in Bristol Park and Rec webpage... For example, they have music every Tuesday throughout the summer in the outdoor amphitheater. They have Muzzy field adjacent to the parking lot and there are games of all kinds with fireworks afterward. They have seasonal events, including visits from Santa in Mrs. Rockwells pavillion. Also, there is a skateboard cement park that was professionally designed by pro skaters.... A frisbee disc golf course on one end AND a dog park!!! I can't say enough of good things about Rockwell Park...I absolutely Love this local spot.

White Memorial Campground is gorgeous. We stayed in spot 4, which was right on the lake. We loved…read morebeing surrounded by nature in such a beautiful and peaceful setting. The only downside is that there are no electric, water or sewer hookups, but if you can dry camp, it is so worthwhile. We definitely recommend this campground.

Splendid mix of very well maintained trails and gated gravel access roads within the Session Woods…read morePreserve. All watched over by the CT DEEP. Today Monday 6/8/2026 was my first visit with my pup and daughter's pup. We covered approximately 3.5 miles hopping from trail to trail. The weather was phenomenal and the forest very pleasant. The DEEP facility hosts training and learning seminars in addition to their regular duties. Hats off to this splendid preserve. Open from sunrise to sunset.

Sessions Woods is a nature preserve on 700 acres of land with trails and an education exhibit. They…read moreoffer educational programs and demonstrations; there are hiking trails throughout that you can hike yourself. Trails are open from sunrise to sunset; the exhibit is open 8:30-4 Monday-Friday. There were four trails to choose from; Beaver Pond, Forest Meadow, Tree ID, and Crosscut Trail. The parking lot was large. On this visit, I completed the Forest Meadow Trail. The trail was a 0.6-mile loop trail. There were informational signs throughout; they were kind of faded and old. The trail was easy and peaceful; I noticed quite a few boulders. There was only one other person we walked by on the trail. I was being vigilant about bears and ticks. There were quite a few benches which was a nice since my toddler enjoyed resting on them. I saw that the other trail had boardwalks; I look forward to coming back to check that out.

Been camping at this campground for over 35 years and with in that time seen many changes but it's…read morealways been a favorite spot for me and my family as it's one of the most wilderness campgrounds in the state with many campgrounds being more in the open and less trees with paved roads. Hemlock hill to me feels more like camping with a lot of foliage and dirt roads instead of paved roads to me this makes it feel more like camping.

The camp is half "owners" who are not friendly or welcoming. It was extremely uncomfortable. The…read moreroads are dirt and flooded in the rain. Large pot holes. Plus the area smelled like sewage! Not suitable for large rigs or motorhomes.

We had a fun time at Lake Compounce. It was a rainy day so we went on about 7 rides. My kid went on…read morethe swings many times. Short lines. I had the fried dough which was about $10. Not a bad price. Will come back. The season pass was a good deal. Gold season pass includes parking which you need. This is our first time coming here and will be coming back again. Hopefully next time we will do the water park area too.

The day was fun. The food was decent but pricy. The ride selection is pretty good for the ages and…read morethere are several height charts prior to entering the park. I will say some of the rides for little kids require an adult or older taller child to ride along. There are a lot of bees so as a health tip for those who are allergic keep your EpiPen on your person if you stow your items. There are hills but ample seating is available if you need to rest. You are able to bring in a soft cooler and your own food if you'd like which is nice.