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  3. The Sandbox Campground

Camping at The Sandbox Campground near Groton

Private campground · Groton · 3 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The Sandbox campground was born from The Sandbox Indoor Beach Sports and Events facility, which mainly focuses on providing year round beach volleyball.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

3 available sites

3 open of 3 site types
Site 1 - Camping on the Grass!
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2 - Camping in the woods!
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees
Glamping at The Sandbox!
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$300 for 2 nights
$150/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Check dates on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Site 1 - Camping on the Grass!✓✓from $60
Site 2 - Camping in the woods!✓✓from $60
Glamping at The Sandbox!✓✓from $150

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $120 for 2 nights
$60/night · Before taxes & fees
3 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

3 openSites from $60/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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The Sandbox Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at The Sandbox Campground?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at The Sandbox Campground?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at The Sandbox Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Groton, CT (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Stone Field Farm

5.8 mi from The Sandbox Campground (straight-line)
Sites $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Beaver Creek

6.9 mi from The Sandbox Campground (straight-line)
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Zichichi Family Farm

7.9 mi from The Sandbox Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $1/night
$2 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour 3 mi · 1.8 hr · from $30/person
    • Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure 3 mi · 2 hr–6 hr · from $35/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+) 37 mi · 2.7 hr–3 hr · from $50/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Cruiser Embrace el280
2022 Cruiser Embrace el280

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 118 mi from campground

$160/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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1994 Rockwood 1940
1994 Rockwood 1940

Pop-up camper · 20 ft · sleeps 6 · 145 mi from campground

$70/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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1999 Coleman Grand Tour Mesa
1999 Coleman Grand Tour Mesa

Pop-up camper · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 145 mi from campground

$98/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near The Sandbox Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour
Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour

3 mi · 1.8 hr · from $30/person

Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure
Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

3 mi · 2 hr–6 hr · from $35/person

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

37 mi · 2.7 hr–3 hr · from $50/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

37 mi · 1.2 hr · from $42/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

3 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

3 sites · from $60, from $150/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours

37 mi · 3 hr · from $48/person

Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview
Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview

37 mi · 1.5 hr · from $28/person

Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

37 mi · 3.3 hr · from $99/person

Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)

37 mi · 1.2 hr–1.5 hr · from $29/person

Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

37 mi · 1 hr · from $50/person