Best Camping in Connecticut

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1

Connecticut, Thomaston

00 :14 hrs
0.6 mi
9.782997 ft
Unknown

Branch Brook Campground is situated just outside of the boundary of Black Rock State Park in the quiet outskirts of Thomaston. The campground features sites that are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and electric and water hookups. The campground can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Some of the extra amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry, swimming pool, and a camp store. Contact the campground by phone for information on current rates and to make a reservation.

2

Connecticut, Litchfield County

00 :35 hrs
1.5 mi
23.821 ft
Unknown

Lone Oak Campsites is situated in the Berkshire foothills region at the base of Canaan Mountain in northwestern Connecticut. The campground features a variety of site options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-hookup sites for RVs of all sizes. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits. Some of the other amenities include drinking water, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, swimming pools, playground, rec fields, camp store, and more. Nightly rates will vary depending on site, time of stay, and length of stay. Reservations and current rates are available and can be made online or over the phone.

3

Connecticut, New London County

01 :09 hrs
3.4 mi
5.577 ft
Unknown

Rocky Neck State Park is located on the Long Island Sound and offers visitors access to beautiful scenery and diverse landscapes including sandy beaches, a tidal river, and open salt marshes. The campground is large and features over 150 sites for tent, trailer, and RV camping (35 feet max length). Some of the sites are tent-only sites. Amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, concessions, nature trails, and more. The sites are $20 or $30 per night and can be reserved online up until the day before arrival. There are also 3 rental cabins available for $50 per night.

4

Connecticut, New Haven County

00 :30 hrs
1.3 mi
29.461998 ft
Unknown

Kettletown State Park is located on the eastern shoreline of Lake Zoar on the Housatonic River. The state park offers a campground that features 49 campsites for tent, trailer, and RV camping. Some sites can accommodate RV equipment up to 29 feet in length. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits. Amenities include drinking water, restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Sites can be reserved online up until the day before arrival. Campsites are $17-$27 per night and there are rental cabins available as well for $50-$60 per night.

5

Connecticut, Litchfield County

01 :06 hrs
2.8 mi
66.14401 ft
Unknown

Macedonia Brook State Park encompasses over 2300 acres of scenic and varied terrain in western Connecticut. The area offers great hiking and fishing. The state park includes a 51-site campground that can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet in length. Sites include picnic tables and fire pits. Drinking water and restrooms are also available. Sites are $14-$24 per night and can be reserved online up until a day before arrival.

6

Connecticut, Windham County

00 :07 hrs
0.3 mi
4.715004 ft
Unknown

Mashamoquet Brook State Park is located in northeastern Connecticut and offers over 1000 acres of scenic landscape and historic landmarks for visitors to enjoy. The state park features two camping areas. The Wolf Den Campground is comprised of 35 sites that can be used for tent and RV camping (35 feet max length). Amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. The sites can be reserved online up until 2 days before arrival. Sites are $14 per night for state residents and $24 per night for out-of-state visitors.

7

New York, Dutchess County

00 :19 hrs
0.9 mi
6.4471283 ft
Easy

Taconic State Park is located along the Taconic Mountain Range and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and camping. The state park is divided into two developed areas; Rudd Pond Area and Copake Falls Area. The campground near Rudd Pond offers almost 40 tent sites that are each equipped with a fire pit, picnic table, and tent platform at some sites. The other campground amenities include a comfort station with flush toilets and showers, a dump station, and playground. The cost per site is $18 per night. Reservations can be made online up until the day before arrival. Some sites may be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

8

Connecticut, New London County

00 :14 hrs
0.7 mi
1.3749995 ft
Unknown

Seaport RV Resort is an all-ages camping resort located just north of the coastal shoreline and popular Mystic Seaport. The campground features sites that can accommodate tents and RVs. Each site has a picnic table and fire rings. Resort amenities also include drinking water, restrooms, showers, laundromat, store, cable TV access, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, mini golf, fitness center, and more. The cost per site will vary depending on selection. Current rates and reservations are available online or over the phone.

9

Connecticut, New London County

00 :07 hrs
0.3 mi
9.259003 ft
Unknown

Green Falls Campground is situated on the northern end of the Green Falls Pond and offers a rustic and scenic setting for camping in Pachaug State Forest. The campground includes 18 sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 26 feet in length. The sites have picnic tables, fire pits, and access to pit toilets. A boat launch is also located nearby. There is no drinking water available at the campground. The sites are $17 for residents of Connecticut and $27 for out-of-state visitors. The sites can be reserved online up until the time of arrival.

10

Connecticut, Litchfield County

00 :22 hrs
1 mi
10.671997 ft
Unknown

Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground sits on the western banks of the Housatonic River as it makes its way through the northwestern uplands. The campground features 57 sites that can be used for tent and RV camping (35 feet max length). Amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Sites are $17-$27 per night and can be reserved online up until the day before arrival. There are also four camping cabins available for $50-$60 per night.

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