Several campgrounds within a 30-mile radius of Bristol offer cabin rentals for campers seeking more sheltered accommodations. Lake Compounce Campground provides cabins with electricity and basic furnishings, while Black Rock State Park Campground features rustic cabin options in more wooded settings. "This is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips," noted one visitor about Black Rock State Park. Austin Hawes Memorial Campground in American Legion State Forest also maintains cabin rentals with access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation areas. Most cabins include beds, tables, and chairs, though amenities vary significantly between locations.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The cabin options at White Pines Campsites provide more privacy with "some trees providing space between each site," according to a recent review. Kettletown State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with picnic tables and fire rings included, though availability is limited to the summer season from May through September. Cozy Hills Campground in Bantam maintains cabin rentals year-round with 178 sites total across their property. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when occupancy rates are highest.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchenettes or cooking facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits with grill attachments. Lake Compounce and Cozy Hills campgrounds maintain on-site markets for basic provisions, while others have no stores within the grounds. Hemlock Hill Camp Resort provides cabin accommodations with access to electric hookups, drinking water, and toilet facilities. Visitors should confirm specific amenities when booking as furnishing levels differ substantially between rustic log cabins and more developed rental units.
"Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper. They have cabins, teepee and tent sites."
"As I am set up for bed I see one other large green tent that looks deserted."
$17 - $50 / night
"There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing."
"Beautiful state park, very clean .. fishing, lake swimming, hiking trails. Bathrooms, free showers .. stores within a 5 minute drive. Most of the camp ground site are not secluded .."
$17 - $50 / night
"We were passing through Connecticut and needed a place to crash. Loved this campsite! Very chilled and secluded in your own site. I liked that it felt like a litrle community but still quotr private."
"Super quiet, private campgrounds nestled in the trees, right on a river. This is an anglers campground, so there was some serious fishing going on. Not many kids or partiers."
$72 - $122 / night
"The only downside was the real lack of privacy at almost all the sites we saw. it was more like staying in a summer cottage colony. "
"Great camp store and grill and hot food"
$74 / night
"We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site."
"We got a tent spot and it was perfect since it was the furthest one away and there was no one near us which is probably why we loved it so much bc we were so isolated. a little disappointed in the site"
$17 - $50 / night
"Kettletown State Park isn't just for camping. There are also hiking trails , a fishing area and a swimming hole, but the week I was there there was a high bacteria count, so no swimming was allowed."
"Stayed in a cabin on the lower loop. Went hiking all day. Kinda close together sites, but the trails make up for it."
$20 - $70 / night
"Running water and full bathrooms. Also close local shopping and restaurants. Campground is extremely reasonably priced."
"_Hammonasset Beach State Park Campground is huge, family-friendly, and has direct beach access from the campground."
$17 - $50 / night
"First off, Connecticut’s state campgrounds are not KOA’s. Do not expect top of the line activities that private campgrounds have."
"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 !"
"I happened upon Lone Oaks Camp Site when looking for someplace to stay in north eastern Connecticut."
"Great little store. Activities for the kids. Not a ton of privacy, but we didn’t mind much. Nice change from the dry camping we usually gravitate towards"
ScoutThis is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.
GuideThis campground overall was pretty good. It is a larger campground, with large sites. Within the campground there are also restrooms available, showers and water. 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. The campsites also have a fire ring pit and a picnic table, which was nice for my large family. It wasn't too busy when we went- we got there on a Friday night around 6pm and were able to get a spot. There are also some fun activities within the campground, and things nearby. There are some good hiking and biking trails. My family and I went on a hike one morning, and my brothers enjoyed riding their bikes along the path. There is a restaurant near by that plays live music. The night we went, it was country music. Not sure how often they do this, or if the music changes. They do also have cabins you can rent, but we enjoyed the camping experience. We were in section C, spot 85. It was a pretty good, private spot. The campground was pretty clean, although we did see some trash throughout the campground that we picked up as we walked by it.
ScoutThis campground has great sites with great beach access. Running water and full bathrooms. Also close local shopping and restaurants. Campground is extremely reasonably priced. You have to book early as this Campground books extremely quickly during peak season.
RangerGetaway is fabulous! My first glamping experience was a winner! Machimoodus is one of the newest outposts just outside Boston and NYC. My bf and I went during one of the snowiest weekends all winter, but it was completely worth it!
First of all, the huge picture window in the cabin is AMAZING. It is just so rejuvenating waking up to freshly fallen snow on the trees - corny I know, but 100% accurate. The cabin was beautiful and rustic, and outfitted with cookware, dishes, a Bluetooth capable radio, essentials like coffee for purchase, books and a shovel for the snow.
Since the outpost was new, the fire pit was brand new, and despite the snow, we were able to cook on it. Very easy to use.
Only critiques would be the lackluster water pressure in the shower and how icy the walkway leading up from the driveway got in the cold weather. The water pressure was a small price to pay, however, and the icy walkway is resolved easily enough wearing micro-spikes.
I can’t recommend enough. It can be a pricy excursion, but the outposts are established in very beautiful settings. I cannot wait to check out more!
GuideWe 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- I would recommend a drive though if you can beforehand.
The picnic table was chained down so there weren’t many options to set up having the fire pit and picnic table where they were.
Hiking trails were nice, good variety of easier and more difficult terrain.
RangerI’ve lived in CT all my life but never used the Rocky Neck State Park Campground until now.
The campgrounds are named after water fowl: Crane, Egret, Osprey, Heron etc...We stayed in Egret. We camped at site #4 (sunny) then moved to #38 (shady).
Both spots were quiet, music low and people minded their business. Equal mix of RVs big and small as well as many tents.
Bathhouses and toilets were not as cleaned as I would have liked but passable. Coronavirus social distancing required.
Sites include one paved parking spot (ours was very muddy) a fire pit and a picnic table. No water or electric hookup. Wi-fi not available at this campground. Fire wood is sold at camp office. There is no store in park - no ice either.
A lot of you children. Short walk to Rock Neck beach. Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids.
Anyone with kayaks can’t easily get to boat launch. It’s 4-5 miles by car at 4 mile river boat launch. See photos.
TravelerClean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.
RangerHammonasset Beach State Park Campground is huge, family-friendly, and has direct beach access from the campground. There is no lifeguard on duty at the campground beach but lifeguards patrol the beach a mile or so north within the park. Smaller (car-top) boats can be launched from this area as well.
The campsites do NOT include a fire pit (or grill). You must bring your own or there are fire tub rentals available at the campground store.
The park includes a Nature Center complete with exhibits and activities, and hiking trails. Bald eagles can be seen on the nature reserve.
Expect long lines at the state park entrance fee station on the weekend if the weather is nice.
TravelerFairly large campground. Tent sites available but mostly RV/Campers. WiFi in common areas isn’t great so if you’re planning on working during some down time, this isn’t the place. Nice hiking around the area. Bathrooms are clean. Good for kids/families.
Cabin rentals near Bristol, Connecticut provide shelter with various amenities across several state parks and private campgrounds. Most locations require reservations in advance, especially during peak summer months when availability becomes limited. Lake Waramaug State Park offers lakeside cabins within a 30-minute drive of Bristol, while Hemlock Hill Camp Resort provides cabin options with basic amenities for campers seeking more developed accommodations.
Fishing at American Legion State Forest: Austin Hawes Memorial Campground provides direct access to the Farmington River, perfect for anglers staying in cabins near Bristol. "Right on the farmington river and off the main road with access to many many other favorable fishing spots," notes Tom C., who adds that the campground has "excellent wood/ice supply" for cabin guests.
Hiking trails from cabins: Kettletown State Park Campground cabins offer access to several hiking options. "The shorter hiking trails in the area were really beautiful," writes Justin P. For those staying in cabins at Lake Waramaug State Park Campground, a visitor notes there's "a really great (but very short .65 miles) hiking trail behind the campground and a cool big rock to climb on near the bathrooms."
Swimming options: Black Rock State Park cabins provide access to the park's swimming areas. "The park itself is also well kept and clean. Lot of good hiking trails with a scenic view and waterfall to discover. Beach was nice, just a bit crowded," reports Tanya B. Most cabin rentals within 30 miles of Bristol include swimming access during summer months.
Private cabin locations: White Pines Campsites offers cabins with natural separation. According to Becca Z., "We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site." This provides more seclusion than many other cabin options near Bristol.
Clean facilities: Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce receives praise for its maintenance standards. "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper," reports Diane R., adding that "They have cabins, teepee and tent sites."
Cabin size flexibility: Cabins in the Bristol area range from small rustic units to larger options. At American Legion State Forest, Katherine P. notes that "the sites are nice and large, with room for trailers, and they also have a few cabin sites as well." This provides options for different group sizes when booking cabin accommodations.
Seasonal availability: Most cabin facilities close during winter months. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground operates from May 26 to September 4, while cabins at Kettletown State Park have the same seasonal limitations. Check reservation systems for specific cabin availability dates.
Amenity variations: Cabin amenities differ significantly between locations. At Cozy Hills Campground, Ann S. notes "Bathrooms are very clean but very far apart," which can be important for cabin campers without private facilities. Electricity availability varies by cabin location.
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