Connecticut - Campgrounds

Campgrounds in Connecticut

Campgrounds with very reasonable rates operate at 13 state parks and state forests, mostly in the Litchfield and Mystic regions. Some CT campgrounds are located near beaches. The state Department of Environmental Protection offers plenty of information about camping on its website. In addition, Connecticut has several private campgrounds. Campgrounds offer a wide variety of amenities in terms of bathrooms, showers, dumping and hookups. Also, accessibility to nearby fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports varies widely. Be sure to contact individual campgrounds for detailed information.

American Legion State Forest
West River Road
Pleasant Valley, CT
Phone: 860-379-0922

Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground, midway between Pleasant Valley and Riverton on West River Road. 30 sites in pine woods. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing. No swimming. One pet/site permitted. Reservations accepted April 20 through Columbus Day. The campground is located near State lands that are Open to hunting. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open from April through October.

Black Rock State Park
Watertown Road (Route 6)
Thomaston, CT
Phone: 860-283-8088

96 wooded and Open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets. Alcohol-free park. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open May through September.

Housatonic Meadows State Park
Route 7
Sharon, CT
Phone: 860-672-6772

95 sites in rustic setting near Housatonic River. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. No swimming. No pets. Alcohol-free campground. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open April through December.

Kettletown State Park
1400 Georges Hill Road
Southbury, CT
Phone: 203-264-5678

68 partly wooded and Open sites. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. Trailers and RVs may not exceed 28 feet in length. No pets. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open May through September.

Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Road
New Preston, CT

78 wooded and Open sites overlooking lake. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open May through September.

Macedonia Brook State Park
159 Macedonia Brook Road
Kent, CT
Phone: 860-927-4100

51 sites in rustic setting. Stream fishing, excellent hiking, no swimming. No pets. Reservations accepted April 20 through Labor Day. Alcohol-free campground. Cost: $11/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open April through September.

Devil's Hopyard State Park
East Haddam, CT
Phone: 860-873-8566

21 wooded sites near scenic waterfall. Stream fishing, no swimming. No pets. Cost: $11/night/campsite. There is a processing fee for reservations. Open April through September.

Hopeville Pond State Park
Jewett City, CT
Phone: 860-376-0313

80 wooded sites near pond. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Fishing, swimming. No pets. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open from April through September.

Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Route 44
Pomfret Center, CT
Phone: 860-928-6121

Popular state park with facilities for camping, swimming, boating and a rest area with a food concession. Hiking trails and fishing areas are also available. There is an admission fee in season.
Wolf Den Campground, 35 open sites. Bathrooms, showers, dumping station. Fishing, hiking, swimming nearby. No pets. Cost: $11/night/campsite plus a processing fee.
Mashamoquet Brook Campground, 20 wooded sites. Dumping station nearby. Fishing, hiking, swimming nearby. No pets. Cost: $11/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open April through September.

Pachaug State Forest

Two camping areas: Green Falls Campground, off Route 138, 3 miles east of Voluntown. 18 wooded sites. Pond fishing, swimming. One pet/site permitted. Cost: $13/night/campsite. Information: 860-376-4075. Open from April through September.
Mount Misery Campground, off route 49, north of Voluntown. 22 wooded sites. Stream fishing, swimming nearby. One pet/site permitted. Open April through December. Cost: $11/night/campsite. Information: 860-376-4075.

Rocky Neck State Park
244 West Main Street (Route 156)
Niantic, CT
Phone: 860-739-1339

160 wooded and Open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Salt water fishing and swimming. No pets. Cost: $15/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open April through September.

Salt Rock Campground
173 Scotland Road (Rte. 97)
Baltic, CT
Phone: 860-822-0884

71 tent and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Utilities to some sites, bathroom, dumping station, showers, in-ground swimming pool. Two pets/site permitted. Fishing by permit along the Shetucket River with over one mile of waterfront access. Permits may be obtained at the Salt Rock State Campground office. Open May through October.

West Thompson Lake Campground
Reardon Road
Thompson, CT

Open: Mid May - Mid September

Family campground run by the U.S Army Corp. of Engineers. 23 campsites are available, as well as electric hookup, boating, hiking, fishing and some planned activies.

Hammonasset State Park
Route 1
Madison, CT
Phone: 203-245-1817

The largest beach in Connecticut also has one of the state's largest public campsites. Full-facility camping with 550 sites. There is a camping fee and a fee to use the beach at the park.
William F. Miller Campground. 558 open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Salt water swimming and fishing. Individual fireplaces not provided. No pets. Cost: $15/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open May through October.