LONE OAK CAMPSITES, CT
East Canaan, Connecticut
📅 Date visited: 9/5/2024
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in is 3 p.m., and check-out is before 11 a.m.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 360 Norfolk Rd East, East Canaan, CT 06024
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://www.loneoakcampsites.com/
📞 Phone: 860-824-7051
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: Accommodation and date dependent. We paid an average of $82.93 (including tax) per night for our 7 day stay. Other pricing can be viewed HERE.
🅿️ Site Used: 587A
⌚ Length of Stay: 7 days
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal. The campground is mostly occupied by re-occurring seasonal guests, but there’s plenty of room for short-term stays as well.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed as long as they are leashed. They do have pet walking areas on each side of the river and various pet clean-up stations throught the campground. They require an updated rabies certificate upon check-in.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, average coverage.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: Verizon showed the best coverage, but we had no issues with T-Mobile.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NE access was clear and Starlink worked great. Sites are clearly marked on the campground map as to whether they are sunny or shaded. All sites North of Sunset Blvd have clear NE access.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: Very Good. They have “Freemium WiFi”, but guests can also purchase premium packages with a 2-device limit. Premium packages range from 1-day to 3-month options. The free WiFi worked well when tested, but we did not purchase the premium service since we use other providers.
🛀 Facilities: Chipmunk Store & Deli (aka: Campstore), Bathhouses, Laundry, Recreation Hall, Equipment Rental, Trash collection 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (you can also drop off to the containers by the maintenance building), Propane Refill and onsite RV Repair technicians are also available.
🏊🏻♂️ Amenities: Onsite Bar/Lounge (21 and up only), (2) Swimming Pools, Hot tub, Catch and Release Fishing Pond that is stocked, Outdoor Movie Screen, Amphitheater, Horseshoes, Basketball Court, Playgrounds, Gazebo, Picnic Areas, Softball Field, and multiple Rec Fields.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: 469 sites (many are seasonal).
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: Yes
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, FHU 30/50 with W/S throughout.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Assigned during reservation.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: No.
🔒 Gated Access: No, but there is an attendant that controls the entrance on weekends and holidays.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; easy access both in and out.
⛽ Gas: Mobil (3.8 miles). There are no nearby Open Roads stations.
🛒 Grocery: Stop & Shop (3.8 miles), Family Dollar (3.8 miles)
🚩 Local Area Attractions / Amenities: The campground was very well maintained with a large staff. Lone Oak has multiple themed weekends throughout the year, and many of their guests are seasonal and/or take advantage of the various packages that the campground offers throughout the year. During our stay, they had a Jurassic themed weekend with reptile show, many other activities for all ages to include a live band in the lounge Saturday night. In talking with various guests and staff, this was the norm and not the exception. This is easily one of the top 5 best staffed locations we’ve stayed, and top 3 for event planning. We couldn’t believe both the amount and variety of activities Lone Oak coordinates on any given weekend.
✏️ Additional Notes / Review: This visit was primarily for Christy to catch-up with one of her oldest friends. We truly enjoyed our stay at Lone Oak Campsites. We have never visited a campground with such an active events list and well planned themed weekends. After speaking with several employees and re-occurring visitors, this seems to be the norm. Thier theme the week we visited was Jurassic. We were able to participate in events from a live reptile show to finding out what the fossil dig was all about. Both kids and adults were able to participate in the dig, with children excavating and parents assembling wooden dinosaurs that stood over 6-feet tall! The surrounding towns and area also present various opportunities to explore, hike, shop and eat. There are several trails to hike, all unique in their own way. In Norfolk, we found Whiting Mills (a former hosiery mill) that now provides space to retailers and artists. We also visted the American Mural Project which was quite informative. There are several breweries and distilleries in the area to explore as well. We visited Norbrook Farm Brewery and enjoyed some great beer, stone fired pizza and beautiful sunset views. Theres also Great Falls Brewing Company in Canaan. Last, but not least, make sure to visit Freund’s Farm Market & Bakery! It’s just down the road from Lone Oak, and you’ll most likely make several return trips during your stay. I’m addicted to their apple cider donuts…
