Best Glamping near Avon, CT

Lake Compounce Campground and White Pines Campsites offer upscale glamping accommodations near Avon, Connecticut. Both locations feature yurts and other premium glamping options with amenities far beyond traditional camping. Lake Compounce provides glamping units with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems, while White Pines Campsites houses luxury canvas accommodations with private decks overlooking natural surroundings. The glamping units typically include proper beds with linens, indoor lighting, and convenient access to modern bathroom facilities. Some accommodations feature kitchenettes or cooking areas, allowing guests to prepare meals without traditional campfire cooking. One visitor noted, "The glamping options were clean and spacious with all the comforts you need while still feeling connected to nature."

Guests at these glamping sites enjoy access to swimming areas, hiking trails, and organized recreational activities. Lake Compounce operates seasonally from May through October, with glamping units situated near the campground's central amenities. White Pines offers glamping accommodations with proximity to the Farmington River, making it ideal for water activities and fishing. The sites provide fire pits and picnic tables at each glamping unit, allowing for outdoor dining and evening relaxation. Some locations feature on-site stores selling essentials and firewood delivery service directly to accommodations. According to a camper, "We stayed in a glamping unit that was perfectly positioned with views of the water, giving us both comfort and a true outdoor experience without any of the hassles of setting up camp."

Best Glamping Sites Near Avon, Connecticut (34)

    1. Lake Compounce Campground

    12 Reviews
    Bristol, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 583-3300

    "As I am set up for bed I see one other large green tent that looks deserted."

    "Has electric, water and cable TV connections. Clean bathrooms and nice store.

    It is part of the Lake Compounce Amusement Park.

    Stayed in September 2021."

    2. White Pines Campsites

    11 Reviews
    Winsted, CT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 379-0124

    $74 / night

    "The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site. A lot of the sites we drove by were pretty sloped- I would recommend a drive though if you can beforehand."

    "However one issue was the garbage situation. Had to walk a long distance to throw out the trash."

    3. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Granville, MA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 357-6494

    "I do wish they had more bathrooms though. Especially by the pool!!! Camp staff was very friendly and helpful. The kids had a blast fishing and riding their bikes around."

    "When we arrived to check in they were very nice and gave us the breakdown of the place along with brochures of what was going on at the site."

    4. Lone Oak Camp Sites

    12 Reviews
    Norfolk, CT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 422-2267

    "I happened upon Lone Oaks Camp Site when looking for someplace to stay in north eastern Connecticut."

    "Tons of kids activities to keep the little ones busy and great hikes around! Tons of waterfalls in the area and the highest point in Connecticut."

    5. Wilderness Lake Park

    14 Reviews
    Willington, CT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 684-6352

    $70 / night

    "Not all sites are secluded, but we were the only ones so it was nice and private. At the time there was only one port-a-potty for the tent area we were in and no water source."

    "Connecticut is LACKING when it comes to outdoor activities when compared to some of the places around the country."

    6. Brialee Family Campground

    14 Reviews
    Ashford, CT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 303-2267

    $25 - $150 / night

    "They provide a store with all the essentials, a game room, laundry room, Rec hall, and multiple bathhouses throughout the Campground."

    "The camp store is well stocked and inviting. Will not hesitate to come back or recommend this campground."

    7. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    New Preston, CT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 868-0220

    $17 - $50 / night

    "My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view."

    "One of my favorite so far , went with family , to comply w covid and social distancing, the camp only rent your site and no one on your left or right or across ! Amazing !"

    8. Northampton / Springfield KOA

    12 Reviews
    Southampton, MA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 527-9862

    "Quiet (besides occasional plane overhead) lots of trees, spacious sites, clean and modern bathrooms and showers, nice friendly helpful staff."

    "Very peaceful and very great staff. They had hayless rides and fire truck rides. This time they had a haunted house walk through."

    9. Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    20 Reviews
    Copake Falls, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 329-3993

    $17 - $175 / night

    "We stayed at a platform tent site and were able to park two vehicles on site but the grounds had plenty of parking not too far from the sites."

    "I would advise to bring your own water, because the running water they provide doesn't taste the best and smells like rotten eggs. Just my opinion."

    10. Wolf's Den Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Hadlyme, CT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 873-9681

    "This place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River (major RT 9 highway is on west side)."

    "Love the camp ground super kind staff and great room on camp sites"

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Glamping Reviews near Avon, CT

297 Reviews of 34 Avon Campgrounds


  • SANDIE B.
    May. 29, 2019

    Charlie Brown Campground

    Well run Campground

    WE come here every year with our group, RVing Women Northeast Network for our first rally of the season each year for a number of years,  The reason we come back is the way we are treated, because they have pavilions that have a campfires pit and the roof is made so it takes the smoke straight up out of the pavilion yet is protective of those under the roof from rain etc.  VERY enjoyable.  We all park around this Pavillon.  IT is well kept, kids are entertained by parents and fishing etc.  Parties are present but they have quiet hour and it seems to be obeyed.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2019

    Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

    Great Spot!

    Big and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need. Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back. Fire pits are great. Can’t wait to camp here again!

  • L
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    Cute place

    My family and I stayed here a few years ago in the tent area. Not all sites are secluded, but we were the only ones so it was nice and private. At the time there was only one port-a-potty for the tent area we were in and no water source. It’s a dog friendly park which was good for us, our dog could swim in the lake with us. Cute patio overlooking the lake as well with seating. Wood delivery is awesome especially since tent area is a slight distance from office, but that is also a bonus so you’re away from the RV sites. Also price is reasonable for a private campground considering the rates a lot of other places charge.

  • Carli V.
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    great experience

    every campsite has its own fire pit with a grill attachment and a picnic table. my site was tent only and you couldn’t pull your car up to the site so unloading and loading was a hassle. beach is a short drive on site and the showers were one site over. I had a great time

  • Tracy D.
    Sep. 16, 2018

    Highland Campground

    Older but lots to do

    The campground is older, and the roads/driveways need work. For those looking for newer facilities, this isn't the place. There are no 50 amp sites. The rec hall and the bath houses are old, but we don't mind the old fashioned spots at times. Reminds me of camping as a kid. There are a lot of activities for the kids and adults. Shuffleboard, bocci ball, fishing, bingo, playground, pit luck dinners, etc. There is wifi available.

    There are a lot of seasonal campers which can sometimes feel like you're intruding on their space. There is a page of rules to follow, the seasonals ignore them.

    There is no black water hookup, only gray water. You have to have them clean out the black or dump on the way out.

  • April L.
    Apr. 4, 2019

    Odetah Camping Resort

    Had no idea it was there!

    Stayed in October 2018. Tucked away in the woods I never knew this was there! Beautiful pond and a good mix of seasonal and overnight sites as well as cabins. Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim. Playgrounds, bath houses throughout and fully stocked camp store with anything you could ever need. Organized events, cafe on site and quick drive (or Uber ride) to Mohegan Sun.

  • Sylvia P.
    Sep. 15, 2020

    White Pines Campsites

    Could have been so much better

    Upon arrival, I liked the atmosphere and friendly service but our site was filthy. A bag of dog poop by a tree, trash under the picnic table, cigarette butts littering the rocks around the fire pit, and the pit was so full of ash, there was no more room for firewood. And as other reviewers stated, these sites aren’t the cheapest. I don’t normally complain but this was unacceptable in my opinion. I called the front desk and spoke with a very lovely person. She was mortified and said she’d send maintenance. No. One. Ever. Showed. Up. We waited an hour and then we just started cleaning it up ourselves so we could move on and get started on dinner.

    Our site was T3 and it was spacious and spread out from other tent sites. There was a tiny creek meandering behind the site and the woods just went on for miles. We felt grateful to be separated from the RVers and have so much space to ourselves.

    Night fell and the place turned into Margaritaville. The seasonal RVers have really taken over the place and while some have tasteful decor and lights, others not so much. Even 50 yards away from the RV section and I felt like I was in a dance club parking lot. The music was so loud. No one seemed to care. Nothing was enforced.

    Lastly, there was a lonely port-a-potty across the road from us along with a water spigot. There was trash all around the spigot that remained there throughout our stay (an entire roll of sopping wet toilet paper and an eyelash curler, guys), but the camp sanitation truck came once a day to empty that outhouse, which I never used based on the smell. If you have young kids that nap during the day, this truck would wake them. I walked the extra .2 miles to the bathhouse, which started out immaculate but quickly turned south with the sheer number of people using it. A cleaning log claimed it was tended to but it couldn’t have been true. Trash was endlessly overflowing and soap was running low.

    The loud music I could get over for the view but the uncleanliness was just annoying. What a simple thing to fix for your customers.

    Also beware of bears. We and several other neighboring campers spied a pretty big black bear not far enough away in the late morning hours. I’m sure they are fed well.

  • John D.
    May. 3, 2015

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    Great park in a great location

    I have been camping at Rocky Neck State Park for decades, both tent camping, and now In a 30' camper. Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads. If you can, stay away from the front gates during the typical peak arrival / departure times. Traffic jams occur, partly because you're also in-line with the car loads of beach goers. The beach and beach parking lots fill to capacity. Week ends are the worst.

    The campgrounds are located within internal loops. Most sites are quite level. Park-like settings surrounding a large lawn. Bathhouses are being rehabbed, deemed adequate; can be seedy towards the end of the season. Park is routinely patrolled by State Conservation Officers who will put you out if needed. CT State Police and local officers also patrol. Camp roads are paved, and lots and lots of kids spend time riding bikes, coloring with chalk, skateboarding, roller blading.

    No electrical hook-ups; potable water spigots located within the camping circles. Generators allowed, but there are quiet hours. Dump upon exit; its up top by the entrance booths.

    There is a "tent-only area" which is nice and abuts a paved road for campers to walk / bike to the beach. Use this. Stay off the main road to the beach if you can. The speed limit is enforced, but sporadically. The fines are very stiff (you receive a State traffic ticket from the Officer).

    This beach road leads you to a wonderful overlook where lots of people take their kids crabbing for Blueshells. There are size regulations so be careful. The regs are posted. Bring some raw chicken wings and kite string and have some fun. You can also follow the signs that will lead you to nature walks. Amazing.

    During inclement weather some campers leave the park. We always recommend taking a right out of the park onto east bound Route 156. Follow into downtown Niantic for restaurants, an Irish pub, or a movie. Nice village area, and pedestrian friendly.

    Rocky Neck is a very nice park, and if I had to list one complaint, it is that the State is in a financial tight-spot, and has been cutting services and personnel. Entrance booths go unmanned and that leads to traffic jams that extend out and onto the main road. Very , very messy. Life guard towers at the beach are empty at times. Bath houses can be filthy.

    All things considered, I would recommend this park..

  • Christina  M.
    Jul. 28, 2017

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Great Place for First Timers

    I went here with two of my coworkers for a relaxing weekend getaway. I'm use to the rough and tough it of backpacking the AT Trail so this place had quite a few amenities I am not use to! Haha. We stayed at a platform tent site and were able to park two vehicles on site but the grounds had plenty of parking not too far from the sites. Each of the sites had a large platform (enough room for one very large tent or 2-3 smaller tents), a fire pit, and picnic table. You are very close to your neighbor in this area but when we were there everyone was very respectful. There was potable water a short walking distance away as well as flushing toilets. There was a very large open grassy field for play/sports, a playground and life guarded portion of the lake for swimming. This location was very accesible to the Bish Bash Falls trail and even had a few side trails to explore. This place is very good for easing on first timers and there were quite a few children so those who are parents should consider this a great place to get kids involved in the outdoors as well. There were other accommodations such as RV hook ups, events, and rentals but we weren't there long enough to take adavatage of those. Overall a great experience and relatively cheap for what you get. I believe it was around $30 for two nights which was the minimum.


Guide to Avon

Seasonal glamping near Avon, Connecticut provides options beyond the standard tent camping experience. Most glamping sites in the region operate from April through October with limited availability in colder months. The Connecticut River Valley sits at elevations from 200-350 feet, creating a mix of wooded terrain and waterfront settings for upscale outdoor stays. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F with higher humidity levels than inland areas.

What to do

Kayaking and canoeing access: Wilderness Lake Campground offers free watercraft use for their lake. "They even had free kayaks/canoes for the lake," notes Rob L., who appreciated the convenience of on-site water activities.

Hiking trails: Copake Falls Area at Taconic State Park connects to multiple trail systems, including a direct route to Bash Bish Falls. "There was a very large open grassy field for play/sports, a playground and life guarded portion of the lake for swimming. This location was very accessible to the Bish Bash Falls trail and even had a few side trails to explore," shares Christina M.

Swimming options: Prospect Mountain Campground provides both pool access and natural swimming areas. According to Megin F., "Pool was lovely and refreshing. I do wish they had more bathrooms though. Especially by the pool!"

Local attractions: Wolf's Den Family Campground serves as a base for exploring regional sights. "Nearby attractions are Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera. The campground itself is really nice," states Kevin J., highlighting the central location for Connecticut day trips.

What campers like

Wilderness setting: Tent campers appreciate the secluded spots at Wilderness Lake Campground. "While this is about 60% RVs, the tent sites are great. The host gave us a secluded spot in the back to the point I didn't feel like I was at a campground other than the fire ring," explains Robert L.

Clean facilities: Lake Compounce Campground maintains well-kept bathroom facilities. "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper," reports Diane R., noting thoughtful design elements.

Woodside platforms: Taconic State Park provides raised tent platforms at their sites. "Each of the sites had a large platform (enough room for one very large tent or 2-3 smaller tents), a fire pit, and picnic table," describes Christina M., noting the ease of setup compared to ground tents.

Waterfront views: Brialee Family Campground offers premium sites near water features. A recent visitor commented, "The sites on the water looked nice - hoping to try for that next time!" showing the appeal of lakeside accommodations.

What you should know

Site privacy varies: At White Pines Campsites, the level of seclusion depends on location. "We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site. A lot of the sites we drove by were pretty sloped," notes Becca Z.

Weekend crowds: Many campgrounds near Avon experience significant increases in visitors Friday through Sunday. "This was a truly great campground, but it's proximity to NYC draws large crowds on weekends," warns John E. about Taconic State Park.

Cash-only policies: Some smaller operations have limited payment options. Wilderness Lake Park visitor Hails L. advises, "Heads up, they are cash or Venmo only so be prepared."

Bear awareness: Wildlife encounters are possible at several locations. At Lake Compounce, one camper noted, "We see one other large green tent that looks deserted. People left their leftover food scraps in the grass by my camp so not only has my dog been eating it, I also hear coyotes. Won't be surprised if I see a bear in the morning."

Tips for camping with families

Activity schedules: Brialee Family Campground offers organized events throughout the day. "The campground offers activities pretty much hourly for kids and adults to enjoy. Along with a pool, they also have a beach and a separate beach for dogs," explains Mallory P.

Kid-friendly amenities: Prospect Mountain Campground provides multiple recreation options. "They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing. They also have a nice little store and snack bar," explains Sandra S.

Safety considerations: Lake Waramaug State Park requires extra vigilance due to road proximity. A visitor cautions, "A main road does separate the camp sites from the water so it is important to look after little ones."

Noise levels: Campgrounds with seasonal populations may have different quiet hours enforcement. At White Pines, one camper reported, "Night fell and the place turned into Margaritaville. The seasonal RVers have really taken over the place and while some have tasteful decor and lights, others not so much."

Tips from RVers

Site orientation: Lake Compounce Campground has a unique layout worth noting. "You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded," explains Diane R., adding that "Easy entry, long pull thrus" make the setup process simpler.

Dump station access: Multiple campgrounds offer varying waste disposal options. Ray B. notes about Lake Compounce, "Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station," an important distinction for longer stays.

Gray water handling: Wolf's Den Family Campground provides on-site gray water disposal options. "Grey dump at site. Power and water at every site," reports Jeremy G., noting this as a convenience for extended stays.

Cell service: Connectivity varies significantly by location. A Lake Waramaug camper reports, "Yes, cell service is basically non-existent. Our trip this weekend was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years."

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