West Thompson Lake Campground

West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural setting can be enjoyed year round, and visitors come for camping, fishing, boating, kayaking and hiking. The lake has an excellent population of warm-water fish, including bass and small panfish, and a boat ramp near the campground gives easy access to the water. The Thompson Section of the Quinebaug River Water Trail offers a leisurely three-hour outing for paddlers comfortable with moving water; it has no rapids or portages and meanders through extensive wildlife habitats. An 18-hole disc golf course on the lakeshore is free to the public — a challenging course known for its long drives and scenic views of the lake and dam. The entrance gate is closed from 9pm to 8am. The campground offers 11 sites 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 on-site. The campground is nestled in a forest of eastern white pine, northern red oak and shagbark hickory. Shade is abundant, and autumn leaves put on a beautiful show. An overlook at the dam offers pleasing panoramic views for sightseers and photographers.