The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near New Haven, Connecticut

If you're looking for an outdoor adventure near New Haven, Connecticut, Hipcamp has over 970 RV campsites available with river access. With top-rated campsites like Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Paradise Valley Homestead (248 reviews), and The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (219 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, trash, and campfires while experiencing activities like horseback riding, fishing, and whitewater paddling. Average prices per night are around $55, and options start as low as $10.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for an outdoor adventure near New Haven, Connecticut, Hipcamp has over 970 RV campsites available with river access. With top-rated campsites like Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Paradise Valley Homestead (248 reviews), and The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (219 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, trash, and campfires while experiencing activities like horseback riding, fishing, and whitewater paddling. Average prices per night are around $55, and options start as low as $10.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Peconic River Campgrounds

95%

(667)

30mi from New Haven · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · Calverton, NY

Grassy field. Natural woods. River accessible. We are located 30 minutes from Long Island, NY. Feel free to pitch your tent anywhere you like on the property. Choose the grassy meadow or the natural woods filled with trees. Have a campfire and enjoy nature. Bring fishing gear and cast away. Go for a relaxing walk on the 2,000 feet of walkable dikes right on the river. Bring your canoe or kayak and feel free to launch it right on site. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 30 ft in length and the sites require levelling. There is a water hookup but no electrical hookup. Toilet & showers are available. Potable water available. Pet-friendly! Bring a bike and explore our dirt trails across the street. Or visit the man-made dam on Dam RD just 2 minutes down the road, where you can take a dip in the water. If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, look no further! It's serene, peaceful, and private. So come experience it for yourself! Nature awaits!

2. The Sandbox Campground

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(76)

47mi from New Haven · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Groton, CT

The Sandbox campground was born from The Sandbox Indoor Beach Sports and Events facility, which mainly focuses on providing year round beach volleyball. We bought the property in 2015 and opened the facility in 2019. As it happens, it's a 12+ acre lot surrounded by wetlands, hiking and biking trails ... there will never be another building built within view of our facility. We are surrounded by nature, and will be forever. So what a great opportunity to offer camping and access to all of the forests, woodlands, wetlands and trails around! And if you're up for it, come play some beach volleyball and meet new lifelong friends :)

3. Mickelberry Forest Gardens

99%

(220)

23mi from New Haven · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Newtown , CT

The meadow we occupy was once the farmers property that I grew up next to at my parents farm house. When he wanted to sell his property he offered it to us for purchase at a fair price if we would not develop more than we needed to live here. We maintained the meadow adjacent to our property and have kept it as an agricultural site. We have had our son develop an edible forest garden and a unique diversified small orchard so we can eat and share healthy organic fruits and vegetables while helping our environment and wildlife and educating others to do the same. It is expensive to live in Newtown but we love our property. We want to teach others to grow food from their land while helping to support us keeping our adjacent property agricultural and undeveloped. Our property has provided many happy gatherings and events and we love to share it with others. Let us know if there is anything special we can help provide for you. Come visit Mickleberry!!! Learn more about this land: Thank you to all the wonderful friends we have met through this amazing program. We regret that our community at this time does now allow for "transient" renting of property and I unknowingly was operating outside of the zoning rules and regulations of our town. Please continue to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful places and spaces this world has to offer and keep in touch. We love you all! Thank you for your support! Bill and Amy Enjoy your stay next to our edible forest garden on the Edge of a beautiful meadow along side the orchard of berries, nuts and fruit trees. Various seasons will offer you an opportunity to pick your own breakfast in our maturing establishment. You can enjoy exploring, and examining our 7 year permacultuire food forest with chestnut seedlings already tall enough to climb , 10-foot hazels bearing buckets of nuts and a different selection of raspberries, blackberries, gooseberry, currents, golden berries, service berries and Mulberries. Enjoy a stroll through the meadow trail to breath in morning views and evening fireflies and stars. This camp area is very private but household amenities are not far away if desired. This site is much more private than Mickelberry Forest Garden Site and the beautiful mountain view is only a small step away. One mile away we offer nearby blue mark trails, mountain biking, lake and outdoor activities are at your fingertips and your hosts will be happy to provide any assistance needed to find or enjoy these opportunities. The Creamery (Ferris Acres) is one of the best farm ice cream shops in the East. We can provide breakfast upon request from our free range chickens on our kiwi lined deck with beautiful mountain views. Come and enjoy the croak of the bullfrog and the sound of the crickets. We are new and growing our amenities so at this time check the overview for available amenities but you can guarantee we won't disappoint. Come visit Mickelberry Forest Garden and The Meadow's Edge our newest most private site!!!

4. A Farm for All!

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(135)

39mi from New Haven · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Wingdale, NY

Our home is an 18th Century Farm Getaway. A beautiful one and a half hour drive from the heart of New York City to Harlem Valley. Our home is the nucleus of a flourishing medicinal herb farm. On our land we cultivate herbs to make our salve, tea, tincture and tonics. We also grow microgreens and wild mushrooms. This is made possible with the support of visitors like you who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved to share and build community with us. The land is surrounded by edible herbal plants. Enjoy an herb walk and harvest with one of our farmers. Join us for camping with a campfire, hiking, long walks and a private swim. The land is conveniently attached to the Appalachian Trail and sits on over 40 acres of preserved woodland forest to explore. The land also features a rustic outdoor shower next to the barn and access to fresh mountain waterThe main home has two plots for our communal kitchen garden, natural fountain pond of fresh watercress and creeks surrounding the home and property. Peaceful sounds of water and wildlife embrace you in the morning. Fireflies that melt into glistening stars and bright moonlight energize you by night.

5. Lincoln Kirstein

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(29)

25mi from New Haven · 1 site · Tent, RV · Weston, CT

Private compound Close to Merritt Parkway and I95 1 hour from NYC Hidden off the main road 800 ft long single lane driveway Quite camp; peaceful with access to town center grocery and gas station 15-20 minutes to metro north train stations Flat parking for vans and small to medium size rvs Hiking trails and bike jumps on and right of the property 1-mile trail behind house to town center Beautiful birds chirping, wildlife, and nature You will love this spot

Public campgrounds near New Haven

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Devil's Hopyard Campground

32mi from New Haven · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Devil's Hopyard State Park

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Rocky Neck State Park Campground

36mi from New Haven · 158 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rocky Neck State Park

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Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground

43mi from New Haven · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in American Legion and Peoples State Forests

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Macedonia Brook State Park Campground

43mi from New Haven · 51 sites · Tents, RVs · in Macedonia Brook State Park

Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground

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(1)

Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground

43mi from New Haven · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Housatonic Meadows State Park

Stories from the community

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Davonte

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Peconic River Campgrounds

First time camping and this was a wonderful site! Spacious, clean, and I really appreciated the amenities! Already thinking of coming back again!

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James

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Peconic River Campgrounds

Great spot! Be warned that there are muddy spots here and there, but beautiful place to camp. Will be back!

Tara

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Peconic River Campgrounds

Cool little spot. Cleanest port a potties I’ve ever seen. Lots of chairs and solid picnic tables (been to so many sites with the tables all rickety). Would definitely stay again.

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Michael

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Peconic River Campgrounds

Great location with easy access to all utilities. Host was great , checked on site daily .

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Clinton

October 2025

18 ft Class B

1 night at Lincoln Kirstein

Great place! Beautiful spot. There are a couple of spots available, one next to the house and one further down the road on a small pull-off. We stayed by the house and it was great.

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Michael

October 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

A very nice secluded setting with a great lake view. The sites are spread out so you're not cramped. Convenient to wineries.

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Vital

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

A lovely spot for simple, straightforward camping of any kind. I like that there's room for RVs, cars, tents, and hammocks. Having water and toilets nearby is another nice feature here. It was a perfect solution for my one night of very comfortable and convenient car camping.

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Kyung

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

The property is so clean and nice to stay and the view is also beautiful with a lake. I would visit there again.

Matt

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Peconic River Campgrounds

I love the Peconic River Campground. It's very quiet, peaceful, and the grounds are beautiful. The Peconic River / Forge Pond access from the property is picturesque. I love kayaking there, too. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit, and chairs. Tyler comes around daily to see if you need firewood. It's very low key, simple, and the port-a-potties were clean. It's all you need, nothing more, nothing less. I'll be back. I recommend it.

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Lucas

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

Beautiful campground with water, fire ring and table on site. There is an outdoor shower and porta potty’s as well. Tyler was very nice, periodically does his rounds to check on people and has firewood to sell if you need. I will definitely be back, me and my pup had a great time! Highly recommend!

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Nelson

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

Great place to camp and relax. Clean ground and potties. 3rd time and will continue enjoying my days and nights camping here.

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Nelson

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

Great place and always well maintained.. awesome sunset .

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Dan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

Awesome spot, lowkey, great views, good star gazing and the host was very helpful, will definitely make a return trip, made my first time solo camping very smooth

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Abbey

October 2025

24 ft campervan

1 night at Mickelberry Forest Gardens

We enjoyed our stay here! It was very brief and unfortunately rainy when we stayed but a good experience. Amy was responsive and the directions to get there and where to park were clear. Very peaceful place. I hope we can explore the property next time we are up that way!

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MICHELLE

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

It was our second stay and a Nor’Easter! The grounds were empty but maybe 3 sites occupied. Tyler is ever vigilant with safety and doing his rounds, got us some extra fire wood and hunkered down! Porta Potties so clean and well maintained. Property clean and quiet. The storm was quite intense but our experience was not affected. We will always be back!

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Ti

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

It's spacious and clean, exactly what we wanted with a family.

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Ray

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

Tyler’s amazing! Felt very chuffed on my stay. Def saving this spot for longer days. Don’t miss this gem!

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Sophia

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Peconic River Campgrounds

This is my friend and I’s second time at this campground and we love it!! Tyler is very attentive and the land is beautiful. Will definitely be back

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Edward

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Peconic River Campgrounds

Awesome campground, awesome security, and awesome owner! Couldn’t give a higher recommendation!

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Kevin

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Sandbox Campground

Great location, and you don’t hear any cars or traffic around. Would highly recommend if doing a road trip and need to stop by somewhere to camp along the way. Many thanks to Brendan as well, who was great with communication throughout my stay.