Reservations are available at Brialee Family Campground in Ashford, Connecticut, with nightly rates running from $25 to $150 depending on site type. The campground sits in forested terrain near a lake and accommodates RVs up to 37 feet with electric, water, and gray water hookup options, plus a dump station on-site. Drive-in access and walk-in sites are both available, and the campground allows pets.
Brialee runs as a heavily seasonal operation, which shapes the atmosphere noticeably. Short-term visitors can find availability, but seasonal campers dominate the layout and staff interactions have historically been more oriented toward long-term residents. Sites are close together, a pattern multiple reviewers flag consistently. Kimberly B. notes there is a "choice of shade in trees or open field," so site selection matters if sun exposure is a concern.
The activity programming is a central draw, particularly for families with children. The campground features a swimming lake, a canoeing lake, a pool, playgrounds, mini golf, shuffleboard, a rec hall, and a game room. Wood, fire starter, and ice can be delivered directly to campsites on weekends, and trash pickup runs at the site on weekend stays. A well-stocked camp store, laundry facilities, and multiple bathhouses are spread across the property. Christine M. notes the "park is kept clean and tidy," a sentiment that appears across several reviews. Weekends get loud.
Cell service is consistently described as poor, and WiFi is limited to common areas with unreliable performance. Campers who need connectivity for activity schedules or remote work should plan accordingly. For those exploring camping near Ashford more broadly, nearby alternatives include Moosemeadow Camping Resort to the west and Peppertree Camping to the east.
Brialee is a good match for families with young children who want structured programming and water access, and less suited to campers prioritizing space, solitude, or reliable connectivity.
Description
Brialee Family Campground is located in the Northeast Corner of Connecticut, on 120 acres of beautiful grounds, surrounded by the Natchaug State Forest. A true country setting, with rolling hills, forest, and farms. Brialee was founded by Ed& Addie Specyalski in 1974, and is still being run by the Specyalski family today! With planned and supervised activities for all ages, staples like ceramics, bingo, free crafts, and live entertainment every weekend, and park amenities like a pond, pool, splash pad, and more. Brialee is proud of maintaining a family-run business that has a strong focus and dedication to family camping, and is built on referrals and positive feedback from camping families like you.
Map & DirectionsBrialee Family Campground is located in Connecticut near Ashford
Directions
From jct US 44 & Hwy 89: Go 1 mi N on Hwy 89, then 1/2 mi W on Perry Hill Rd. then 3/4 mi N on Laurel Lane.
Address
174 Laurel La
Ashford, CT 06278
Coordinates
41.88736593 N
72.17756636 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageLast on 6/22/25
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageLast on 6/22/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 28 min from Hartford, CT
- 37 min from Norwich, CT
- 44 min from Worcester, MA
- 50 min from Springfield, MA
