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The Sandbox Campground

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· Groton, New London, Connecticut
12 acres hosted by Brendan W.
1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
The Sandbox campground was born from The Sandbox Indoor Beach Sports and Events facility, which mainly focuses on providing year round beach volleyball. We bought the property in 2015 and opened the facility in 2019. As it happens, it's a 12+ acre lot surrounded by wetlands, hiking and biking trails ... there will never be another building built within view of our facility. We are surrounded by nature, and will be forever. So what a great opportunity to offer camping and access to all of the forests, woodlands, wetlands and trails around! And if you're up for it, come play some beach volleyball and meet new lifelong friends :)
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Climbing
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Wetlands
92%
66 ratings · 42 reviews
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Robert T.recommends
October 19, 2024
Site 2 - Camping in the woods!
Loved the wooded campsite, just far enough into the trees to give us privacy and distance from the road / parking lot. The price was right and location super convenient.
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Dennis B.
September 9, 2024
Site 1 - Camping on the Grass!
Basically a parking lot. Does have a port o let, and water.
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Ryan F.recommends
July 27, 2024
Glamping at The Sandbox!
Everything was nicely set up upon arrival with all tools needed and Brendan was very welcoming.
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Margaret O.recommends
July 1, 2024
Site 2 - Camping in the woods!
We enjoyed camping at Brendan's very much. It was very relaxing- just what we needed. We could hear the cars on the road, but it wasn't bothersome, as it is convenient to get to, while exploring Groton and Mystic. Brendan is very nice and had some great suggestions.
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Randeep T.
July 1, 2024
Site 2 - Camping in the woods!
Not a great experience, it would be great if the spot was in the woods somewhere. Those who wants to camp in the open area this will be a good option or else no
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Erik P.doesn't recommend
July 1, 2024
Site 1 - Camping on the Grass!
Misleading but fine overall.
Overall, the experience was good. The location was easy to find, and parking, water, and the porta-potty were all relatively close at hand. However, there were a few significant issues with the site: Parking Misrepresentation: The listing advertises "pull in site," and "wheel-chair accessible" but this is extremely misleading. You park and have a short hike to the site, which is not convenient, especially at night as the path is unclear and covered in boulders and rocks. This is not suitable for anyone with walking disabilities, and the host should update the listing to reflect this. Volleyball Courts and Showers: We booked the site for the volleyball courts, but the hours were not listed online. We discovered upon arrival that they aren't open on weekends, eliminating our use of the courts and showers. Although I could have done more research before booking, this should be clearly stated in the listing. Site Layout: The site itself is good for one tent but has many rocks and limited open space. This can be challenging for larger groups, even though the listing says it sleeps 6. While the site is a nice little spot near a lot of activities, I feel that I paid for amenities that were not provided. If I had known about the parking situation, closed showers, and volleyball courts, I would have chosen a cheaper location. If the cost reflected the actual amenities and the listing was more accurate, this would be a fine place to camp.
Location
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Pequot and Mohegan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Brendan W.

Joined in October 2020
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