§ 02 — 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.
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.
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.
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.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
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§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Wed
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 12 mph SE
Thu
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph NE
Fri
79°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph N
Sat
83°F
Sunny
1 to 5 mph NW
Sun
83°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 8 mph SW
Mon
81°F
Chance Rain Showers
2 to 6 mph SW
Tue
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
2 to 6 mph N
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