Seaport RV Resort & Campground, Old Mystic, Connecticut
Not having any 'free' campgrounds in Connecticut that would fit our coach, we opted for a "Good Neighbor Park" These parks give Coast to Coast members a discount on camping fees. Seaport gave a discount from $68 per night to $51 but required us to stay two nights. The campground was nice with lots of grass and large camping sites. However, it did lack septic at the campsites. I understand that they provide a free pump out after three nights. The facilities were nice and well maintained. My biggest issue with the campground was that they wouldn't let us choose the site so we wound up facing the sun with no shade trees while there were plenty of nicer sites left empty.
While we were there we decided to drive to Gillette Castle. It was the former home of William Gillette, now a Connecticut State Park. Gillette was an early 20th-century playwright and actor who is most famous for his role as Sherlock Holmes. He designed and had a castle built to live in. From the outside it looks like an old stone European castle, however, on the inside, it was the coolest home I have ever been in. The most impressive thing was the woodwork, especially the doors. My description or even photos wouldn't do it justice. It cost just six dollars to do a walkthrough. Once inside there are park rangers to explain and tell the history of every room and of Gillette. The castle sits on a hill overlooking the Connecticut River. We were fortunate enough to have taken the ferry across the river, so our first view of the castle was from the water. We would have missed it, if not for our love of taking ferries.
We also took some time to explore the town of Mystic. We took photos of the Mystic Pizza parlor but didn't go in because we had already eaten lunch. From what we were told at the park, the town has quite a maritime museum and with our gate pass, we could get 50% off admission. We didn't have time, so we missed it.
Type: GNP - Good Neighbor Park
Good Sam Rating: 9/10*/9
Address:
45 Campground Rd
Old Mystic, CT 06372
Phone: (248) 234-6027
Reservations Phone: (248) 234-6027
Resort Information: Seaport Campground is close to everything you love about Mystic and the Connecticut shoreline. Located in the phenomenal vacation destination of Old Mystic, CT, Seaport offers an East Coast retreat that you won’t soon forget. It’s no wonder families bring their RVs to Seaport – this resort is a camper’s paradise with large sites, fantastic amenities and a great variety of local attractions.
Directions: From Jct of I-95 & Allyn St/Cow Hill Rd (Ex 89): N 1.3 mi on Allyn St/Cow Hill Rd to Gold Star Rd/SR 184, turn E (R), park on L in 1.5 mi.
Web Site: sunrvresorts.com
Partial Sites: 102
Pull-through Sites: 25
Dry Sites: 12
Check-In/Check-Out Times: 2:00 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.
Rental Types: Economy RV Site, 4675 Points
RV Site Minimum Stay: 2 nights (with our membership discount)
Rental Unit Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open: Apr 15 to Oct 14
Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps
WiFi Available: Yes
Maximum RV Length: 45 feet
Elevation: 0
Amenities: Game room, mini golf, fitness center, laser tag, group activities, pavilion, heated outdoor pool, playground, horseshoes, cable TV, dump station, firewood, ice available, picnic tables, fishing available, laundry, fire rings, grocery, propane, hot showers, honeywagon.
RV Notes: Special discount rate for Coast members. Site includes water, electric, no sewer. Additional charges: 50 amp $3/night, $20 early check-in and late check-out. Drive-ups not accepted.
Accepts Pets: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Yes
Visitor Mail Accepted: No
