# The best camping in Connecticut

Thinking of camping in Connecticut? Discover and book the best Connecticut campgrounds in state parks and national parks, plus on farms, vineyards, and nature preserves.

Browse and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/camping/all

- **Rating:** 97% (1293 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 3222

Rolling forests, sandy beaches, and rural retreats give campers options in the Nutmeg State.

## Hipcamps

- [Hartwoods](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-hartwoods-kk9hrynr): Guilford, CT · from $50/night · 97% recommend (119 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water
- [Zichichi Family Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-zichichi-family-farm-r57h9eje): Mashantucket, CT · from $1/night · 100% recommend (49 reviews) · 3 sites · Campfires, Picnic table
- [Mickelberry Forest Gardens](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-mickelberry-forest-gardens-g6p0hn85): Newtown , CT · from $60/night · 99% recommend (257 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Beaver Creek](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-beaver-creek-2-pw1h6dke): Ledyard, CT · from $20/night · 99% recommend (36 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Pegasus Farms LLC](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-pegasus-farms-llc-dw9he1ll): Terryville, CT · from $60/night · 100% recommend (70 reviews) · 7 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires
- [Blackburn Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-blackburn-farm-1xmh2880): Groton, CT · from $60/night · 100% recommend (80 reviews) · 1 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup
- [Vernal Heights](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-vernal-heights-1xmh1nwm): Colebrook, CT · from $45/night · 100% recommend (354 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Campfires
- [Wee Three Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-wee-three-farm-kk9hy8q7): Lebanon, CT · from $30/night · 100% recommend (54 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires
- [Peacefield Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-peacefield-farm-6p0hmxy6): Coventry, CT · from $45/night · 100% recommend (4 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Potable water
- [Fernwood on Alan F.’s Land](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-fernwood-on-alan-f-s-land-6p0hrl6o): Hampton, CT · from $61/night · 99% recommend (152 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [The Sandbox Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-the-sandbox-campground-88lhkozj): Groton, CT · from $60/night · 91% recommend (70 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Stone Field Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-stone-field-farm-9mxh759w): Waterford, CT · from $30/night · 100% recommend (12 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires
- [Adesa Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-adesa-farm-r57hr6yp): North Stonington, CT · from $48/night · 98% recommend (71 reviews) · 2 sites · Campfires, Toilets
- [The Zen Campfire](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-the-zen-campfire-nelherpr): Lebanon, CT · from $40/night · 100% recommend (3 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Glamping with the Wild Horses](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-glamping-with-the-wild-horses-9mxhlklv): Sterling, CT · from $139.30/night · 95% recommend (55 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Wifi, Cooking equipment
- [Greener Pastures Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-greener-pastures-camp-xryhwnld): Rockfall, CT · from $42/night · 99% recommend (62 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Camping on the Homestead](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-camping-on-the-homestead-kk9hy71y): Pomfret Center, CT · from $20/night · 89% recommend (14 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Potable water
- [Water Forest Retreat](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-water-forest-retreat-mxvhdj90): Bozrah, CT · from $155/night · 100% recommend (38 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Potable water
- [Laurel Ridge Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-laurel-ridge-farm-y0zhkmmq): Litchfield, CT · from $62.40/night · 100% recommend (2 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets
- [Beachside Farmhouse Studio on a Healing Farm, East Haven CT](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/connecticut-beachside-farmhouse-studio-on-a-healing-farm-east-haven-ct-y0zhrv9n): East Haven, CT · from $47.50/night · 100% recommend (5 reviews) · 2 sites · Toilets, Showers, Potable water, Wifi, Picnic table, Cooking equipment

## Public campgrounds

- [Hopeville Pond State Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/hopeville-pond-state-park-campground-l12mcn7e): Hopeville Pond State Park · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Rocky Neck State Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/rocky-neck-state-park-campground-l2rpcn02): Rocky Neck State Park · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Macedonia Brook State Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/macedonia-brook-state-park-campground-9j38c8zy): Macedonia Brook State Park · 100% recommend (3 reviews)
- [Highland Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/highland-campground-lv74cnxe): Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Green Falls Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/green-falls-campground-9orvc83o): Pachaug State Forest · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Knowlton Brook Campsite](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/knowlton-brook-campsite-5wwncnxy): Natchaug State Forest · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Mohawk Campsite (3)](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/mohawk-campsite-3-ld34cpyy): Mohawk State Forest · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [River Highlands Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/river-highlands-campground-l12mcnj2): River Highlands State Park · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Hurd State Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/hurd-state-park-campground-9gqmcnjr): Hurd State Park · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Charlie Brown Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/charlie-brown-campground-5zypcq4e): Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [River Bend Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/river-bend-campground-lkpqczy2): Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Black Rock State Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/connecticut/black-rock-state-park-campground-ld34cpnv): Black Rock State Park · 100% recommend (1 reviews)

## Public lands

- [Hopeville Pond State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/hopeville-pond/all): state-park · Jewett City, Connecticut · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Rocky Neck State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/rocky-neck/all): state-park · Niantic, Connecticut · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Macedonia Brook State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/macedonia-brook/all): state-park · Connecticut · 100% recommend (3 reviews)
- [Pachaug State Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/pachaug/all): state-park · Jewett City, Connecticut · 75% recommend (6 reviews)
- [Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/connecticut/last-green-valley/all): national-park-system · Danielson, Connecticut · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Natchaug State Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/connecticut/state-forest/natchaug/all): state-forest · South Woodstock, Connecticut · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Mohawk State Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/connecticut/state-forest/mohawk/all): state-forest · Bantam, Connecticut · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Mashamoquet Brook State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/mashamoquet-brook/all): state-park · Brooklyn, Connecticut · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Black Rock State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/black-rock/all): state-park · Thomaston, Connecticut · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Housatonic Meadows State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/housatonic-meadows/all): state-park · Sharon, Connecticut · 100% recommend (1 reviews)

## About Connecticut

### Overview

What it lacks in size—this tiny New England state is just 110 miles in length—Connecticut makes up for in landscapes and rural charm. Whether you’re hiking part of the Appalachian Trail or the New England National Scenic Trail, cycling or horseback riding through the state parks, or kayaking and paddleboarding at the beach, campers will find plenty to entice them out of the city. While summer sees Connecticut’s beach resorts brimming with vacationers, New England’s rolling woodlands and epic hikes are most spectacular in fall, when the countryside is ablaze with autumn colors.

### Where to go: Litchfield and the Northwest

The sweeping woodlands and patchwork slopes of the Litchfield Hills afford some of Connecticut’s most enchanting views. This is the spot for fall foliage walks, leisurely bike rides, and trout fishing along the Housatonic River. Hop between the chocolate-box villages of Kent, Cornwall Bridge, and Litchfield; dine at farm-to-table restaurants; then park your RV or pitch your tent at Lake Waramaug State Park, Housatonic Meadows State Park, or Macedonia Brook State Park.

### Where to go: Fairfield and the Southwest

A ferry ride from Long Island and a short drive from NYC, coastal Fairfield fills up with weekending New Yorkers come the summer months. Check into a beachside cabin or seafront RV park at beach resorts like Stamford, Bridgeport, and Fairfield, or head inland to hike in the hills, admire the mansion houses and golf courses of Greenwich, or go glamping in the woods.

### Where to go: Hartford and Central Connecticut

While the state capital of Hartford is the biggest draw to Connecticut’s central region, pastoral farmlands, pretty villages, and state parks dot the banks of the Connecticut River Valley. The best camping options are in the state parks, whether you prefer a tranquil spot by the riverside in River Highlands State Park, boat-in camping at Selden Neck State Park, or exploring a medieval castle at Gillette Castle State Park.

### Where to go: Greater New Haven

Connecticut’s cultural capital and foodie hub, New Haven is famous for its prestigious museums, Yale University, and award-winning pizzerias. Hop between beach towns along the north shore of the Long Island Sound and you’ll find great family campgrounds, amusement parks, and sandy beaches, or pitch a tent right by the beach at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Further east, the white sand beaches of Rocky Neck State Park are a bird-watching hotspot, especially in spring.

### Where to go: Eastern Connecticut

You’ll find old-fashioned seaside resorts, and leafy country escapes in equal measures in south-eastern Connecticut’s Mystic Country. Once you’ve hit the beach and the seafront casinos, head inland to cruise the Thames River, drive the National Scenic Byway of Route 169, or fish and paddle at Mashamoquet Brook and Hopeville Pond state parks.

## Explore nearby

- **Nearby cities:** [Mystic, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/mystic/camping/all), [New Haven, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/new-haven/camping/all), [Danbury, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/danbury/camping/all), [Hartford, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/hartford/camping/all), [New London, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/new-london/camping/all), [Bristol, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/bristol/camping/all), [Bridgeport, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/bridgeport/camping/all), [Greenwich, CT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/greenwich/camping/all)
- **State and regional parks:** [Hammonasset Beach State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/hammonasset-beach/all), [Rocky Neck State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/rocky-neck/all), [Lake Waramaug State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/lake-waramaug/all), [Hopeville Pond State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/connecticut/hopeville-pond/all)
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