RV parking rules in Town of Groton

Town of Groton RV parking at a glance

Which Groton zoning authority governs the campsite?

Town zoning is not interchangeable with City of Groton, Noank Fire District or Groton Long Point zoning. The official mapping system identifies each separately. Confirm the parcel before using this rule; a Groton or Mystic mailing address is not enough.

Section 5.1-3.A allows campgrounds in RU districts only with a special permit and the stated conditions. The definition describes two or more sites for public temporary recreational or vacation living, with each campsite accommodating one tent, RV or other camping unit temporarily.

What campground and campsite sizes are required?

The campground must have at least 10 acres and average no more than eight campsites per acre. Each campsite needs at least 2,500 square feet and 50 feet of width. Buildings and campsites must be at least 100 feet from all property lines.

These are facility development conditions, not a permit to create an informal campsite wherever those dimensions fit. The existing approved plan and special-permit terms control the actual facility.

What changes for an RV longer than 20 feet?

Sites for RVs over 20 feet must be grouped separately from other campsites. Roads serving those RVs need a minimum internal radius of 60 feet. All campground roads need at least 10 feet per travel lane and a well-drained, readily traversable surface.

Dead-end roads over 100 feet require turnarounds; turnarounds serving RVs over 20 feet need a minimum internal radius of 60 feet. Ask the operator which approved area and approach fit the rig before arriving.

What about utilities, sleeping and home storage?

Water, sanitation and sewage follow the referenced NFPA 1194 Chapter 7 standards; electrical systems, if provided, follow Chapter 4 and fire safety follows Chapter 6. One dwelling unit may be permitted for the owner/operator. Camp-supply sales and a snack bar have a separate 500-square-foot accessory ceiling and are for campground users only.

The RV definition has a 400-square-foot maximum and temporary recreation/travel purpose. This guide does not establish a maximum visitor stay, home-driveway storage rule or street-parking permission. A separate self-service-storage provision allows approved outdoor RV areas on a site plan; it does not authorize camping at a storage facility.

Who to contact for your setup

Ask Town of Groton zoning staff about the exact parcel, vehicle classification, approvals and later amendments. Confirm the governing zoning authority before relying on a mailing address. Ask police about street signs and temporary traffic restrictions. Check lease, HOA and deed restrictions separately.

Use the Town of Groton parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.

Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026

• Town of Groton zoning regulations, §5.1-3.A

  Campground permit, definitions, site dimensions and large-RV access standards.

• Town of Groton regulations

  Current adopted compilation.

• Town of Groton §§2-3–2-4

  Town zoning territorial authority and separate districts.

• Groton official zoning map layers

  Distinct Town, Noank, Groton Long Point and City zoning layers.

A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific town determination may still be required. Read our research method.