Best Tent Camping near Branford Center, CT

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Branford Center, CT has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Branford Center. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Tent Sites Near Branford Center, Connecticut (15)

    1. Hidden Lake Farm

    1 Review
    Higganum, CT
    16 miles
    +1 (860) 301-6983

    $79 / night

    "I would like to welcome your host, Mary, to our platform. There are 2 lodging options to choose from. Pets welcome! Book your stay today and come back here to leave them some love."

    2. Gillette Castle State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Hadlyme, CT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 526-2336

    $5 / night

    "There's a few sites close to each other, so it is nice to go with enough people to occupy them all at once to keep it personal. You can swim and fish and relax all day!"

    3. Chapman Pond Preserve

    1 Review
    Hadlyme, CT
    22 miles
    Website

    "Good tent platforms, picnic tables and outhouse. CT river within view. Good site"

    4. Selden Neck State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Hadlyme, CT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 526-2336

    $5 / night

    "Selden Neck State Park is an island in the Connecticut River with no roads or development other than 4 campsites. You have to kayak or boat in."

    5. River Highlands State Park River Campground

    1 Review
    Cromwell, CT
    25 miles
    +1 (203) 287-5658

    $5 / night

    "We only visited for the day and left around dawn, but the campsite was absolutely beautiful—especially with its location right by the river."

    6. Webb Mountain Park

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    Stevenson, CT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 452-2806

    $10 - $35 / night

    7. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    9 Reviews
    Cross River, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7317

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."

    "There’s elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing. You have the options of a lean to here."

    8. Hurd State Park River Camping

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    Middle Haddam, CT
    22 miles
    +1 (860) 526-2336

    $5 / night

    9. Watch Hill Fire Island Campground — Fire Island National Seashore

    7 Reviews
    Bayport, NY
    41 miles
    +1 (631) 597-6074

    $35 - $299 / night

    "You can get a permit to backcountry camp instead of reserving a designated campground spot. Just walk down to the beach after check-in and walk east until you see a pole with a tent symbol on it."

    "Only about 20 min drive and 30 min ferry trip for us we got to watch hill. Awesome place close to home easy check in and very friendly ppl."

    10. Mountain Lakes Park

    3 Reviews
    North Salem, NY
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7312

    "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."

    "A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Branford Center, CT is Hidden Lake Farm with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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