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Cabin Camping near Bristol, CT

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    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.

    Best Cabin Campgrounds near Bristol (40)

      1. Lake Compounce Campground

      4.5(13)3mi from BristolRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Luckily, there was no one in the site next to us during our stay."

      "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper. They have cabins, teepee and tent sites."

      2. White Pines Campsites

      4.5(33)18mi from Bristol1 siteRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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"

      from $50 - $62 / night

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      3. Black Rock State Park Campground

      4.0(8)8mi from Bristol68 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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 .."

      Campground full next weekend

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      from $17 - $50 / night

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      4. Austin Hawes Memorial Campground — American Legion State Forest

      4.4(16)18mi from Bristol35 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      "I am an experienced camper and left no trace of food anywhere near my tent, fire or picnic table. The bears did not bother me."

      Campground full next weekend

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      from $17 - $50 / night

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      5. Cozy Hills Campground

      4.4(9)17mi from BristolRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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"

      from $72 - $122 / night

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      6. Kettletown State Park Campground

      4.3(12)23mi from Bristol53 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

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      from $17 - $50 / night

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      7. Hammonasset State Park Campground

      3.9(40)35mi from Bristol556 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

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      from $20 - $70 / night

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      8. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

      3.1(9)23mi from Bristol73 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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 !"

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      9. Lone Oak Camp Sites

      3.8(13)28mi from BristolRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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"

      10. Hemlock Hill Camp Resort and Co-operative

      4.0(1)18mi from BristolRVs, Tents, Cabins

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    Cabin Reviews near Bristol, CT

    382 Reviews of 40 Bristol Campgrounds

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 28, 2026

      Lake Compounce Campground

      Amusement Park Camping

      This campground is associated with a large amusement park. We were there in the fall when the amusement park was closed so the campground was not very busy but image it would have a very crowded feel if you were there during the summer. The RV sites are buddy sites which is never our favorite set-up (unless we are traveling with friends). Luckily, there was no one in the site next to us during our stay. The campground is big rig-friendly with roads and sites wide and long enough to accommodate any size RV; however, the road and roundabout you encounter when entering the campground is tight. There was very little traffic when we entered so navigating the entrance booth and roundabout was doable. The RV slots you pull into to check in at registration are far too short to accommodate large RVs with their tow vehicles and we ended up taking up four spaces. The tent sites are set away from the cabins and RV sites. Some are nicely tucked up against the tree line while others are in a grassy area and others are sandy nestled under some scrubby pine trees. One of the problems with the location of the tent sites is that they are far away from the bathrooms. Garbage cans are scattered throughout the campground so you don’t have to walk very far to dump your trash. There is no sewer but the electric (50-amp) worked well. There is cable but the channels were not HD so we switched to our over-the-air antenna and got great HD reception with about 60 channels. There is wifi but we could not get it at our site so we just used our Verizon hotspot (which had great reception). The water pressure is very high so we dialed our regulator back to around 45.  Roads and sites are gravel. All the sites are level and have a picnic table and fire pit.  We noticed that some of the fire pits needed to be cleaned out because rude campers littered them with water bottles, cans, and other garbage in the fire pits. One of the downsides is the noise from local recycling/transfer station. There is a dump station set to the side as you enter/exit. It was a little tight for us getting our 45’ RV in there but it was doable. There is only one sewer dump so we can image that it can be pretty backed up on Sundays when everybody checks out.

    • Kai F.
      Oct. 27, 2026

      White Pines Campsites

      Did Some Fishing

      After a busy few weeks, this was exactly the break we needed. The kids went swimming, we did some fishing, and everyone came home tired in a good way lol.

    • T
      Oct. 23, 2026

      White Pines Campsites

      Bunch Of Extra Trips

      White Pines made a really good home base for our trip. We spent most of the days checking out different spots around northwest Connecticut and came back here in the evenings. Made dinner outside, had a fire, and just relaxed. The campground itself had everything we needed without having to make a bunch of extra trips into town.

    • H
      Oct. 21, 2026

      White Pines Campsites

      Some Actual Downtime

      We brought our camper up for the weekend and the kids immediately wanted to go to the pool.😂 They also loved the fishing pond and exploring around the campground. There was plenty to keep them busy while we got some actual downtime.

    • J
      Oct. 20, 2026

      GrandView CampResort & Cottages

      Friendly staff and very clean facilities. They have sites with sewage hookups along with water and electric. Sites are small and very close together. I liked how many dog waste receptacles were available all over the property.

    • E
      Oct. 17, 2026

      White Pines Campsites

      Rest Of The Day

      One thing I really liked was having wifi when we needed it. Nice to be able to check in on work and then put the phone away and enjoy the rest of the day.

    • D
      Oct. 15, 2026

      White Pines Campsites

      Perfect Camping Day

      Nice campground with a good mix of activities. We went fishing one morning, spent the afternoon at the pool and had a fire that night. Pretty much a perfect camping day.

    • N
      Oct. 14, 2026

      White Pines Campsites

      Cook And Hang Out

      We stayed in a cabin and it worked out perfectly for us. Spent the days exploring the area and came back in the evening to cook and hang out. Would definetly do it again.

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 10, 2026

      Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

      Taconic SP Copake Falls

      A nice wooded campground that was quiet despite being almost full on our Friday night stay.

      The site we stayed at (64) had some pretty large roots to drive over and may have been an issue for a low clearance vehicle (we have a Subaru Outback).

      The shower / house bathroom combo units weee very clean with hot water and baby changing station.

    Guide to Bristol

    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.

    What to do

    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.

    What campers like

    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.

    What you should know

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Bristol, CT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bristol, CT is Lake Compounce Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.

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