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Witch Meadow Lake Family Campground
Overview
Witch Meadow Lake Family Campground provides a quintessential New England camping experience set across 140 acres of lush Connecticut woodlands. Since its establishment, the park has focused on creating a traditional, nature-oriented atmosphere centered around its private, spring-fed lake. The property balances modern RV conveniences with a serene, wooded environment, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustle of everyday life while maintaining a welcoming community spirit for travelers of all ages.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the quiet town of Salem, the park is nestled within the scenic hills of New London County. The surrounding landscape is defined by dense hardwood forests and rolling terrain, providing natural shade and privacy for many of the campsites. The centerpiece of the property is the 14-acre Witch Meadow Lake, which provides crystal-clear water for recreation and serves as the focal point for the park's layout and its overall aesthetic.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is well-equipped for modern RVers, offering spacious sites with full hookups and 50-amp service to accommodate larger rigs. Water-based recreation is a major highlight, featuring a heated swimming pool and a clean, sandy swimming beach on the lake. Guests can also enjoy the following features during their stay:
- Non-motorized boating including canoes, kayaks, and hydro-bikes.
- Sports facilities for tennis, basketball, and shuffleboard.
- A well-stocked camp store and a recreation hall with an arcade.
- High-speed WiFi access and clean laundry facilities for long-term comfort.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The location serves as an excellent base for exploring the diverse attractions of Southern Connecticut. A short drive brings visitors to the historic Mystic Seaport Museum and the Mystic Aquarium, which are perfect for family day trips. For those interested in local history and unique architecture, the medieval-style Gillette Castle State Park is located nearby. Additionally, the park is conveniently positioned for guests wanting to visit the world-class dining and entertainment options at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is an ideal match for families and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a classic summer getaway. It appeals strongly to RVers who prefer a slower pace of life where the primary entertainment is found in nature. Because of its quiet hours and community-focused management, it is particularly well-suited for multi-generational travelers and pet owners who appreciate having room to explore miles of wooded walking trails together.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Patti Sponheimer
Stayed at this campground for over 3 months while our new home was being built. The owner, Deb, was very visible, always monitoring the campground, campers and the sites. She has a lot of rules, runs a tight ship, and expects that guests respect other guests and her property. Her management of the campground is spot on. It's clean, well maintained, has an active social calendar, a rec hall, a pool, and an outdoor theater to name just some of the anemities. We found her to be most accommodating to our needs. It's her livelihood and her home. If she seems a bit short tempered, often stressed and sometimes maybe impatient, she's entitled. Managing a little city like Witch Meadow Lake Campground requires constant attention. She is truly a great owner and manager, once you get past her "frosty" exterior. Her staff, especially Donna in the office, make up for any of Debs "people skills." Everyone we interacted with was helpful, pleasant and courteous. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone seeking a relaxing, fair priced, home away from home experience. From the amount of manicured seasonal sites, its apparent this place has been home to many for a good number of years.
KFARGDOT
I have been camping here on and off for nearly 30 years and I am now seasonal. This is the cleanest and best run campground in the area. I do hear complaints about the rules but those same rules make this an extremely quiet, clean, and safe campground.
Lyv Reynold
We have Not had a friendly family experience at all. We have tried to do another summer here but the campground Manager Debbie is so rude, angry and does not have tolerance or a way of communicating respectfully. She changes rules for some and not all. Some people can have a dog while others cannot. She drives around in her golf cart yelling at kids while playing. Maintaining rules is one thing but harassing guests and their family members while on vacation walking, swimming, playing on the field is just not okay. She is so rude and inappropriate and we have never had an experience like this before anywhere else. This is not a family place. And it’s too bad because the campground is truly amazing but the stress and rudeness does not make for a good vacation spot
Susan Clark
Our route took us through the area so we called that morning to book a spot for one night. Traffic caused us to run late. We called to let them know ahead of time and they were very nice about it. She left our info on the door for us. The campground is very pretty. Nice lake and very clean bathrooms and laundry. The campground is tight so if you have a large RV I would pass. Ours 30ft travel trailer was ok.
Mary Bylone
Campsite is level, roomy and has a layer of crushed granite making it very nice. The location of electric, water and grey water dump are very convenient. The store has a lot of great items for sale and the prices are reasonable. We swam in the lake and rented a canoe to fish. Great time for sure!!!we will be back.
Jessica g
Would like to comment about the dog friendly. Witch meadow has always been dog friendly. If you take car of your dog. They (and all the people camping) do NOT!!!!!want to hear your dog barking. They also want you to keep your dog at your site so it doesn't make other dogs bark in the campground. They clearly state this in their rules. If you cannot follow the rules it is your problem not theirs. Witch meadow has always been a great campground. I have camped there for many years.
shawn deer
Would not recommend this campground for dog owners, despite the claim of being a doc friendly campground. This is the only campground I’ve ever been to where you not permitted to walk your dog other than in the dog walking area. Also, the rules say you may not leave pets unattended at any time. So you can’t bring your dog anywhere, or leave them unattended. If we had been informed of this, we certainly would not have booked here.
Mary LaPointe
We had our 1st ever family camping trip here and it was amazing! So many things for the kids to do, my daughter learned how to swim in the lake and got more comfortable on her bike. We loved being so close to the playscape so the kids could play on their own while also keeping an eye on them. We will definitely be back!
Ralph Sommer
Great quiet place. Very clean and well kept grounds. Mostly seasonals here but they were all very nice. Sites were all clean and organized. People in the camp store were great as well. The lake is very nice with a nice swimming area. One of the better campgrounds we've been to in a long time. Will be back.
Jamie Longolucco
This place is the absolute most beautiful camp ground I've ever been to, the setting is so beautiful, so relaxing, and the staff are amazing. Witch Meadow Camp Grounds is the perfect place to escape from the hectic, busy, chaoticness of our daily lives, providing the atmosphere to achieve peace & serenity. Happy camping.