Snappy Campers on 
Hammonasset, you are as constant as the Northern Star
The snappy campers recently journeyed to that old favorite, Hammonasset State Park. This time around we stayed in the Mohawk area on site 19 (among others). As a corner site bordering the road, number 19 provides the benefit of privacy on 3 of the 4 sides. There was just the right amount of room to fit 2 large tents, 2 large canopies and a couple of camping kitchens. (Warning: the same cannot be said about neighboring Mohawk G.) The more spacious sites in Mohawk can be found accross the street, as they all abut an open field. There is minimal shade in the Mohawk region, and all sites offer little privacy. That said, Hammonasset boasts some of the largest coastal campsites around.
Despite the recent fee hike, the trip was still a real bargain at $20 a night (with a $9 booking fee added on for online reservations which can only be made at ReserveAmerica.com). The campground borders an amazing stretch of beautiful beach with warm-ish water. Amenities include free hot showers, a volleyball court, an outdoor movie theater and a well stocked camp store (with a travelling golf cart that makes the rounds during the day brining campers ice and ice cream). The nightly fee covers up to 6 people and 2 cars. Alcohol is allowed, but pets are prohibited. The sites do not have fire pits (you either need to bring your own or rent one from the camp store).
Reservations can now be made 11 months in advance, so if you want to jump on the snappy camper bandwagon for the 2010 season, you really need to stop making excuses and start making reservations.
Be prepared for a morning visitor or 20 when visiting Hammonasset during the off-season.
Posted by Jennifer at 9/13/2009 8:36 AM 
Categories: Beaches,Campground reviews,Places to go,Connecticut Camping
Tags: Hammonasset State Park Connecticut campgrounds
Categories: Beaches,Campground reviews,Places to go,Connecticut Camping
Tags: Hammonasset State Park Connecticut campgrounds
I don't get it. I run into so many people who think being outdoors is crazy, yet campgrounds fill up so much. Last March in AZ, we were bumped twice out of campgrounds because they were full. We tent camp and it was full of RV's. Fee's have also gone up because of peoples use of water,etc.
http://outdoorbaby.net
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I hear ya, sista!
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