Best Cabin Camping near Bristol, CT
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.
