Mystic KOA - North Stonington, CT

My very good friend, Doreen, was having hardwood floors installed in her home and suggested we all go camping for a few days since she had to vacate the house.  Doreen and her family are not campers and they have a dog......so a rental of some sort was in order.  On a lovely Saturday afternoon we began the Internet search for a campground that had cabin rentals - not a bare cabin, but a cabin with full amenities and allowed pets.  We came across Mystic KOA, which I was familiar with. This campground was formerly known as Highland Orchards.  KOA (Kampgrounds of America) has upgraded the campground and installed new full amenity cabins and their "trademark" pillow (a large bouncing trampoline-type, air-filled pillow for kids). 

I must say the cabin was lovely.  They provided linens, pots & pans and tableware.  There was a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and gas grill.  All Doreen had to bring was food and clothes!  It was perfect for her family. Did I mention there was A/C too!  We were able to get a campsite directly across from her.  Our campsite was narrow and did not have any shade, but we made the best of it.  The weather was beautiful so the kids enjoyed the pillow and we all enjoyed the large, clean swimming pool (they have 2 pools - one is shallow for small children). The rec hall was on the small side and had the usual fair of video games.  The bathrooms were very clean.  They do provide more wooded areas to camp, but because we wanted to be near Doreen's cabin, we unfortunately were in a less shady area but we were close to the pool and playground. There is also a small pond for fishing (catch & release) and they rent banana bikes and have miniature golf.  There were fun activities planned for the kids, including a flashlight scavenger hunt in the early evening.  I think this may become our new "go to" campground when we're looking for a weekend to unwind.

Doreen blogged about her experience.  If you'd like to read, check her out on Patch.com

Check out this campground at Mystic KOA  Don't forget to check out their Hot Deals page.  Doreen got a free night in her cabin!