Best Cabin Camping near Centerbrook, CT

Several cabin options exist within a short drive of Centerbrook, Connecticut, including Hammonasset State Park Campground and Getaway Machimoodus. Cabins at Hammonasset feature basic accommodations with bunk beds and picnic tables, while Getaway Machimoodus provides more upscale cabins with large picture windows, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms. "Getaway is fabulous! 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," noted one visitor. Most cabins include electricity, though amenities vary significantly between rustic state park options and private resort-style accommodations.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Niantic KOA offers traditional Kamping Kabins with bunk beds and small refrigerators, while Rocky Neck State Park provides more basic cabin structures. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when most campgrounds operate at full capacity. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside." Pet policies vary by location, with some state park cabins prohibiting pets entirely while private campgrounds like Aces High RV Park welcome them.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities range from basic fire rings outside rustic cabins to fully equipped kitchenettes in deluxe units. Getaway Machimoodus cabins include cookware and dishes, while state park cabins typically provide only sleeping platforms. Stop & Shop grocery store is located within a 10-minute drive of Hammonasset, and many campgrounds operate small camp stores with essential supplies. Riverdale Farm Campsites and Wolf's Den Family Campground both maintain on-site markets for basic provisions. Winter cabin stays require additional preparation, as water systems may be winterized at some locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Centerbrook, Connecticut (41)

    1. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 245-1817

    $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."

    2. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "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"

    "Park staff were very friendly and helpful. Stayed on an inner loop site at Heron and found it very difficult to back in my small trailer due to the alignment of the sites and other vehicles."

    3. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "This KOA Niantic CT location is about 2 hours from home. It was the perfect place (not far from home) to practice.  "

    "His place in Niantic Connecticut very close to downtown and the beach which they have a shuttle for. The staff is very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the area."

    4. Riverdale Farm Campsites

    11 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 669-5388

    "The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground. The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice."

    "Decent location, not overrun with seasonal campers. We stayed for 3 nights, kids loved the area and playground. Wi-Fi was not so great unless we paid $6 a day for premium access."

    5. Wolf's Den Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Hadlyme, CT
    7 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)."

    "Mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids. Family oriented park. Bingo, board games, and other activities available. Honey wagon available. Grey dump at site."

    6. Aces High RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Montville, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-8858

    $74 - $80 / night

    "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."

    "Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors."

    7. Odetah Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Bozrah, CT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 889-4144

    "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."

    "The lake is great!! The pool area is a little small, but the attraction is the lake. The splash area at the pool is great for little kids."

    8. GrandView CampResort & Cottages

    2 Reviews
    Moodus, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 873-3332

    $30 - $70 / night

    "Not much privacy but very spaced out"

    9. Getaway Machimoodus

    1 Review
    Moodus, CT
    10 miles
    Website

    "My first glamping experience was a winner! Machimoodus is one of the newest outposts just outside Boston and NYC."

    10. Waters Edge Family Campground

    10 Reviews
    Amston, CT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 642-7470

    $45 - $100 / night

    "Most amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs!"

    "We weren’t sure what to expect- we picked this campsite last minute because of the location."

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Cabin Reviews near Centerbrook, CT

362 Reviews of 41 Centerbrook Campgrounds


  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Huge campground, not many level sites.

    I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer. Rates are reasonable for state residents, but quite high if you are out-of-state, given the amenities. There are no hookups, but dump stations are available. Bathrooms have flush toilets and coin-operated showers. There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent.

    There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it. No alcohol allowed. 

    I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, be sure to bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks and orient your head to the uphill side. Most of the sites have some degree of visual separation from their neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts. Site have fire rings and picnic tables, but if you plan to cook over the fire, bring your own grate or plan to use sticks and/or aluminum foil. 

    If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside. Some are located along the pond.

    3-4 bar cell phone coverage. No road traffic. East Beach is nearby, but parking fills early.

  • M
    Mar. 18, 2017

    Black Rock State Park Campground

    A nice family friendly campground

    This 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.

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Mystic KOA

    Awesome Sunsets at the Mystic KOA

    Didn’t quite feel like camping, but it was still a lovely weekend away at the Mystic KOA. We decided to head down to check out the aquarium and stayed at a deluxe cabin. It was cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge. Only complaint was an odd, musty smell we couldn’t quite figure out.

    The grounds are large with vast amounts of space. Be forewarned that it’s right off of 95, and the sound definitely carries. Trees are sparse in areas, but the sunsets were a nice trade off. Amenities seemed nice from what we could tell - cool outdoor movie screen, pools and playground, though we certainly didn’t get to enjoy these things in February.

  • S
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    Great Beach

    This 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.

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 15, 2022

    Getaway Machimoodus

    First Time Glamper!

    Getaway 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!

  • Linsey S.
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Mystic KOA

    Wasp Breeding Ground!

    Pros: Helpful staff, morning garbage pickup, excellent laundry facility, plenty of activities and amenities for children. Cons: Wasps!! Wasps everywhere!! We did our best to keep them at bay by lighting some sage but they were persistent. Not much privacy back in the tent/cabin areas, camp sites very close together and people have the ability to stare right into your site.

  • N
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    Shady Spot walking distance from Beach

    I’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.

  • Tom S.
    Dec. 10, 2021

    Aces High RV Park

    Nice campground

    Clean, 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.

  • Trip Over Life
    May. 28, 2018

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    large family friendly campground with beach access

    Hammonasset 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.


Guide to Centerbrook

Cabin options near Centerbrook, Connecticut range from waterfront sites to wooded retreats across several state parks and private campgrounds. The area's mixed hardwood forests and proximity to Long Island Sound create a moderate climate with summer highs averaging 85°F and lows around 65°F. Winter cabin camping requires preparation as nighttime temperatures typically drop below freezing from December through February.

What to do

Beach access: Rocky Neck State Park Campground features cabins within walking distance of its shoreline. "Beach is a short walk away from the camping site, but the camp sites do fill up FAST over the summer up until school starts back up so if you plan to camp, BOOK AHEAD!" notes Bianca M.

Fishing opportunities: Waters Edge Family Campground provides lakeside cabin options with fishing access. "There is a little lake for fishing, kayaking and swimming if you like. The camp store is adequately supplied and they had just enough actives for the kids to be engaged," according to Erin M.

Hiking trails: Nearby cabins offer access to woodland paths. "Beautiful campground right near the beach. Hiking trails along the coast line. Beautiful state park," reports Timothy R. about Rocky Neck State Park.

Wildlife viewing: Cabin sites often include opportunities for bird watching. "We've read some reviews, but we surprised how nice this place is, large sights, mostly families, not loud, descent bathrooms, warm showers, nice beaches, great hiking and bird watching," writes Ossama B.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Cabins at Riverdale Farm Campsites receive positive reviews for their generous sizing. "Nice camp spot horribly rude people and staff," notes Emma C., highlighting the importance of booking cabins well in advance despite staff concerns.

Privacy options: Some cabin locations offer more seclusion than others. "We weren't sure what to expect- we picked this campsite last minute because of the location. It's was really nice: our water and electric site was surrounded by super tall trees and although the sites were close, it didn't seem crowded," writes Erin M.

Seasonal activities: Wolf's Den Family Campground organizes events throughout the camping season. "This place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River. You need to cross the river via bridge to Goodspeed Opera house and past to get to the RV campground. Nearby attractions are Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera," notes Kevin J.

Accessibility: Many cabins are situated for easy access to attractions. "Great Value and Nice Family owned business. The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground. The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice," says Nick H. about Riverdale Farm Campsites.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Booking windows open several months in advance for most cabins. "We stayed here many times growing up, and it has begun to get very popular and crowded. I would recommend reserving early to get some of the more private campgrounds on the outskirts and near the woods or you may be in the field with everyone else," advises Jackie G.

Cabin amenities: Aces High RV Park provides diverse cabin options. "We stayed at Aces High RV Park for a long holiday weekend to visit with our daughter in Connecticut. We paid $150/night for a 'Premium Waterfront FHU Site' on the lake. A bit pricey, but really nice site including level concrete pad and patio, clean and well-maintained utilities, and beautiful view," shares Matt S.

Seasonal differences: Winter cabin access varies significantly. "We went two years in a row each on Halloween! They had great amenities and activities for the kids. Plus a costume contest and tricker treating," notes Brian P. about Odetah Camping Resort's off-season offerings.

Bathhouse conditions: Facilities vary widely between properties. "The campgrounds are clean and spacious but very open, being a beach there are a few campers who enjoy staying up quite late and listening to music. I don't mind the noise but the nats (little black flies) make it nearly impossible to enjoy an evening," explains Bianca M.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Odetah Camping Resort offers multiple recreation options for children. "Amenities Amenities Amenities!!!! This Campground earns the name resort campground! We had so much fun & we were never short on something to do," writes Happy Camper L., emphasizing the range of activities available.

Swimming options: Water features differ significantly between cabin locations. "The salt water pool was clean. Booked a site for October before we left. Showers could use updating," mentions Rebecca S. about Waters Edge Family Campground.

Entertainment schedules: Many cabin sites organize children's activities. "The campgrounds have nice facilities like a shop, good showers, a playground, and volleyball courts. Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this," cautions Laura L.

Safety considerations: Cabin sites have varying levels of supervision. "My biggest gripe is lack of any enforcement. No one enforces the parks rules so some groups tend to be rowdy later in the evening, children on bikes darting in front of moving cars," warns Jason B.

Tips from RVers

Site access: Niantic KOA provides cabins with varying levels of RV access. "Sites are very large and spaced out for privacy. The staff was friendly and helpful. If your heading North or South through CT this is a good stop over," reports Matt T.

Hookup availability: Utility connections differ between cabin locations. "We've been going to Hammonasset for years as a large family gathering. Most sites don't have hook ups so you have to run off battery and water storage tanks if you have a RV," explains Jason B.

Seasonal restrictions: Winter cabin rentals often have modified services. "The actual beach isn't too nice; not soft sand, broken shells, and cigarettes. However, the campgrounds have nice facilities like a shop, good showers, a playground, and volleyball courts," mentions Laura L.

Local attractions: Cabin locations offer varying proximity to points of interest. "It has a nice pool, a game room, and mini golf for $2/person. There's a winery nearby and Gillette castle within a few minutes. At the back of the property, there's also a fishing pond, which my husband loved," shares Laura L. about Wolf's Den Family Campground.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Centerbrook, CT is Hammonasset State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 39 reviews.

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