Waters Edge Family Campground

Water’s Edge is a bit of a mixed bag. First I have to say that the sites are a tad on the small side, but the setup is very very good. Power and water are in a great place, a the sites are super level. I really didn’t have an issue with site size because I have a smaller camper. The nightly spots are close to the store and pool. It does seem like a campground that is leaning hard into seasonals (there are very few sites with just simple electric/water hookups). Apparently, they don’t even allow tent campers anymore. One issue is that the rental cabins are close to the normal rental spots and I feel like the people who rent cabins are a bit more disruptive. One of the cabins was blasting music the entire weekend (so not only did we not get a choice in the music selection, we had to listen to ads too). It would be nice if campgrounds would adjust their policies on electric car charging. Charging a car at 8A over a weekend is far less than a normal camper with an A/C.

Great family campground. Lots of activities for adults and kids. Really clean facilities.

Addressing Miscommunication at Waters Edge Family Campground I must express my disappointment with my recent stay at Waters Edge Family Campground. Despite carefully reviewing their terms and conditions, which clearly specify an age requirement of 18 for campground usage, our visit was marred by several issues that left us dissatisfied. Upon arrival, we were greeted with unwelcoming behavior from the staff and found the campground's layout to be cramped, with limited maneuvering space for vehicles. Furthermore, we were informed on the day of our planned prom night gathering, after booking the campground for a week, that our presence was unwelcome due to concerns about potential parties. While we appreciate the campground's stance against underage drinking, the miscommunication regarding their policies was frustrating. It's important to note that prior to their call, the only issue communicated to us was the lack of someone aged 21 or older staying at the campground. This discrepancy in communication added to our confusion and dissatisfaction. The presence of a leaking hose at our site, coupled with unsanitary restroom facilities, further detracted from our experience. We had hoped for a pleasant stay but were met with disappointment. Following a discussion with campground staff, it was clarified that the minimum age requirement was not the issue, but rather a policy against hosting parties. We are relieved that this matter has been resolved, albeit belatedly. In the future, we urge the campground to communicate their policies clearly and promptly to avoid similar misunderstandings. Transparency and professionalism are essential for ensuring a positive experience for all guests. While we appreciate the campground's efforts to rectify the situation, we hope that improvements will be made to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

July 2024 Visit-We have been coming here for more than 10 years. This is one of our favorite campgrounds. The lake is beautiful. There is a nice pool and a sandy beach area on the lake. They have a small dog park, rec hall, horseshoes, playground and kids mining setup. The majority of sites are seasonal. One thing that makes this campground standout is how friendly the seasonal campers are towards weekend campers. We have definitely been to campgrounds where you are unwelcome by seasonal's. The very first time we stayed at Water's Edge we were invited to a nearby party on one of the seasonal sites. The office staff is friendly and helpful. I'm not sure how long they have had it but with the Campspot reservations you can pre check in so when you get to the office it's faster. $10 deposit for a gate card which you get back at departure. A few notes: 1.They no longer accept campers in tents. Not sure why but there is a sign up. 2. If you have a large RV there are some tight spots due to large trees. 3. There are no sewer hook ups but they of course have a dump station which is fine but be aware you have to climb a steep hill, make a tight turn and descend the hill on the other side to get to it. We had no trouble in our 30 foot TT but suggest you might want to check out the route before departure day. One really great thing about the dump station here is that it is at a full bath house so you can go in and wash up right after. A big plus here is the proximity to the Airline Trail. An old rail bed made for recreation. It crosses the road not far from the campground. I have ridden my bike from the campground and taken the trail all the way into Willimantic. Great for bikes and walkers. There are a few picnic tables and benches along the way. Here are some pictures. We love the sites at the far end of the lake - L15, 16, 16A. We stayed on H12 just across the driveway. Large site with lake views. Very peaceful.

I hate to write reviews but I am very dissatisfied with this campground. Online it states that you have to be 18 to have a campsite there. We towed in last night and set up and two hours after check in the staff came to my site and said you now have to be 21. I was accompanied by a 21 year old. They said the owner would be down to talk to us and we waited all night and there was no sign of the owner. The next day I received a call from the campground saying we need to remove our camper and they will be charging us for the night the camper was there due to the owner not showing up. Not impressed with the service but the atmosphere is gorgeous.