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Campgrounds of Litchfield Connecticut have rustic charm

Campgrounds with very reasonable rates operate at 13 state parks and state forests, most of them in the Litchfield region. The state Department of Environmental Protection offers plenty of information about camping on its website. CT campgrounds offer a wide variety of amenities in terms of bathrooms, showers, dumping and hookups. Some are on or near the beach. Also, accessibility to nearby fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports varies widely. Be sure to contact individual campgrounds for detailed information.
Macedonia Brook State Park

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

Macedonia Brook State Park offers 51 sites in a rustic setting. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends September 30.
Camping map.
Campsite - American Legion & Peoples State Forest - Barkhamsted, CT - Photo Credit Thomas Fecteau
American Legion & Peoples State Forests

Between Center Hill Road (CT Route 181) and East River Road Barkhamsted, CT, 06063 Phone: 860-379-2469

Thirty spacious campsites are available at American Legion State Forest. - Trail Map (PDF) - Campground Map (PDF)
Cabin & Picnic Area - Lake Waramaug State Park - Kent, CT
Lake Waramaug State Park

30 Lake Waramaug Road New Preston, CT, 06777 Phone: 860-868-0220

Beautiful lake for swimming, paddling (car-top boating), and picnicking

Dozens of campsites are situated in wooded and open settings at Lake Waramaug Campground. The camping season is from mid-May to September 30. - Camping and Park Map (PDF)
Campsite at Housatonic Meadows State Park - Sharon, CT - Photo Credit Albert Caraballo
Housatonic Meadows State Park

US Route 7 Sharon, CT, 06069 Phone: 860-927-3238

Housatonic Meadows offers many outdoor activities, especially fly fishing. Camping is done in groves of tall pine trees. Housatonic Meadow Campground has 95 sites; the camping season begins in mid-May and ends September 30. Bathrooms and showers available. - Hiking Map (PDF) - Camping Map (PDF)