Best Tent Camping near Cobalt, CT

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Best Tent Sites Near Cobalt, Connecticut (15)

    Alexandra M.'s photo of tent camping at Hammonasset State Park Campground near Clinton, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hammonasset State Park Campground near Clinton, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hammonasset State Park Campground near Clinton, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hammonasset State Park Campground near Clinton, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hammonasset State Park Campground near Clinton, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hammonasset State Park Campground near Clinton, CT

    1. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    71 Photos
    294 Saves
    Clinton, Connecticut

    Hammonasset Beach State Park is the largest of Connecticut’s shoreline parks. Two-mile beach, facilities for swimming, camping (third weekend in May to Columbus Day), picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking and boating; concessions. Nature center and interpretive programs. Bicycle rentals available through Labor Day, rates begin at $10 per hour and range up to $75 per week, with discounts for children. Helmets provided free to use and are mandatory for riders 15 and younger. Note: Lifeguards on duty on Wednesday through Sunday. Pricing: Weekdays: free for CT vehicles; $15/out-of-state $7 after 4:00 pm. Weekends and holidays: free for CT vehicles; $22/out-of-state $7 after 4:00 pm William F. Miller Campground. 558 open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Saltwater swimming and fishing. Individual fireplaces not provided. No pets.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $20 - $45 / night

    Ossama  B.'s photo of tent camping at Wildwood State Park Campground near Wading River, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Wildwood State Park Campground near Wading River, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Wildwood State Park Campground near Wading River, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Wildwood State Park Campground near Wading River, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Wildwood State Park Campground near Wading River, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Wildwood State Park Campground near Wading River, NY

    2. Wildwood State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    64 Photos
    219 Saves
    Wading River, New York

    Take the Virtual Tour! - WILDWOOD STATE PARK

    Wildwood State Park comprises 600 acres of undeveloped hardwood forest, terminating on the high bluff overlooking Long Island Sound. Swimmers can take advantage of the cool waters of the Sound, and picnickers can relax at shaded picnic tables as their children enjoy the nearby playground. Visitors can fish and use the hiking and cross-country ski trails, making this an enjoyable place to camp and be outdoors in any season. Geography: Wildwood State Park is located near Long Island Sound, on the north shore of Long Island, in Suffolk County. Recreation: Considered a flagship facility, visitors can enjoy the beach, biking, camper recreation programs, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. During July and August, movies are shown weekly, and once a week, campers can enjoy an evening of line or square dancing. Facilities: The park has 2 miles of beach on the Long Island sound for fishing and swimming. Each campsite has a picnic table, and dumping stations are nearby. There are 10 cottages, each with a fire ring, screened-in patio, and are available for rent through mid-November. The campground recycles newspaper and cardboard. Other amenities include food concessions, a nature trail, twelve miles of marked hiking trails, a picnic area, basketball courts, ball fields, a playground, and showers. Firewood is for sale at the park; bring your own barbecue or metal fire container.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Gillette Castle State Park Campground near Hadlyme, CT

    3. Gillette Castle State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    26 Saves
    Hadlyme, Connecticut

    Four public camps along the Connecticut River at Hurd, Gillette Castle, River Highlands and Selden Neck State Parks offer primitive, riverside sites with fireplaces and pit toilets for individuals traveling on the river.

    Use of river campsites at River Highlands, Hurd and Gillette Castle is restricted to canoers and kayakers only.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Market
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo at Hidden Lake Farm near Higganum, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hidden Lake Farm near Higganum, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hidden Lake Farm near Higganum, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hidden Lake Farm near Higganum, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hidden Lake Farm near Higganum, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Hidden Lake Farm near Higganum, CT

    4. Hidden Lake Farm

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    20 Saves
    Higganum, Connecticut

    ***Very quiet and private in back woods horse pastures on a small farm with free range chickens, a dog, and a couple of horses. Your pets are welcome too! ***

    Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails & lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity!

    *** Each campsite has its own fire-pit and table with chairs. ***

    We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons. It can be purchased for $10 per bundle on site or $12 preordered with reservation.

    Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $4.00 per 1/2 dozen. And there are also blocks of ice $5. Garbage removal is available as well $5 per bag provided.

    **Other attractions include local farmers markets, Gilette's Castle, and the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam. *

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $49 / night

    Jason S.'s photo of tent camping at Selden Neck State Park Campground near Hadlyme, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Selden Neck State Park Campground near Hadlyme, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Selden Neck State Park Campground near Hadlyme, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Selden Neck State Park Campground near Hadlyme, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Selden Neck State Park Campground near Hadlyme, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Selden Neck State Park Campground near Hadlyme, CT

    5. Selden Neck State Park Campground

    1 Review
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    12 Saves
    Hadlyme, Connecticut

    Selden Neck offers 4 sites: Cedars site - 20 campers Hogback site - 6 campers Springledge site - 8 campers Quarry Knob site - 12 campers

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets

    $5 / night

    Nora S.'s photo of tent camping at Onion Mountain Park near West Simsbury, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Onion Mountain Park near West Simsbury, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Onion Mountain Park near West Simsbury, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Onion Mountain Park near West Simsbury, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Onion Mountain Park near West Simsbury, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Onion Mountain Park near West Simsbury, CT

    6. Onion Mountain Park

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    151 Saves
    West Simsbury, Connecticut

    This town-owned park consists of 190 acres of wooded, rocky mountainside. Trails here are relatively easy on the flat but significantly more difficult on the hillside. The ground can be very wet after rains. Onion Mountain Park is accessed on the west side of West Mountain Rd. just south of Shingle Mill Rd. Visitors will find a good size parking lot.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Alcohol
    Sara R.'s photo of tent camping at Windmill Hill - Connecticut White Memorial Campground near Bantam, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Windmill Hill - Connecticut White Memorial Campground near Bantam, CT
    Camper-submitted photo at Windmill Hill - Connecticut White Memorial Campground near Bantam, CT

    7. Windmill Hill - Connecticut White Memorial Campground

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    9 Saves
    Bantam, Connecticut

    No vehicles larger than a van or pickup are allowed in the campground. Restricted to tent camping only.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Sodom Mountain Campground near Southwick, MA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sodom Mountain Campground near Southwick, MA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sodom Mountain Campground near Southwick, MA
    Camper-submitted photo at East Beach State Beach near Charlestown, RI
    Camper-submitted photo at East Beach State Beach near Charlestown, RI
    Camper-submitted photo at East Beach State Beach near Charlestown, RI
    Camper-submitted photo at East Beach State Beach near Charlestown, RI
    Camper-submitted photo at East Beach State Beach near Charlestown, RI

    9. East Beach State Beach

    2 Reviews
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    74 Saves
    Charlestown, Rhode Island

    Specialty camping on three (3) miles of undeveloped beach frontage is available at East Beach State Campground, located in Charlestown, Rhode Island. East Beach is one of the least developed of the Rhode Island state beaches, with limited parking and a half dozen changing rooms. This barrier beach and 10 site campground location offers four Clivus Multrum Composting Toilets for restrooms along with 3 miles of undeveloped beach frontage. Parking is very limited and fills up early on sunny summer days. A small portion of the beach is staffed with lifeguards on a seasonal basis. Utilities ARE NOT available at this campground. Special Camping/Vehicle Equipment requirements are required for camping at this location.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed

    $55 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Buck Hill Campground near Thompson, RI
    Camper-submitted photo at Buck Hill Campground near Thompson, RI
    Camper-submitted photo at Buck Hill Campground near Thompson, RI
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Recent Tent Reviews near Cobalt, Connecticut

647 Reviews of 15 Cobalt Campgrounds


  • Robert L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Lake Park
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    How did I not know about this place?

    Connecticut is LACKING when it comes to outdoor activities when compared to some of the places around the country. That being said, it's more rewarding when you find a little gem like Wilderness Lake Campground.

    While this is about 60% RVs, the tent sites are great. The host gave us a secluded spot in the back to the point I didn't feel like I was at a campground other than the fire ring. We didn't need bathrooms, water or electricity, but there was a bathroom within walking distance. It also looked like they were building a little outbuilding for Women and Men's bathrooms near the tent sites. 

    The lake was quiet and we saw kids swimming in it in the morning. There was a hiking trail on the property and the host mentioned they were building a Disc Golf course on the property. Whether you have an RV, want to Car Glamp or looking to feel deep in the woods, this place checks all the boxes. It's also conveniently located off I-84(exit 70).

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Lake Park
    Sep. 18, 2019

    Wilderness Lake Park

    Best. Campground. In CT.

    Man I love his place. Quiet rv and tent site park. Portopotties scattered about and showers and such near the entrance. Tent sites are nice and isolated, but not scary far apart. Lots of wildlife so keep your food sealed... Nice walking trails and free kayaks as available. I always get site 1, it's in its own area with pretty flat terrain. To reserve, fill out the form on the website and you'll get a confirmation. You can pay at the office when you check in. they'll also bring firewood to your site.the kid that works there is really nice but I always forget his name!

  • Tom R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Burlingame State Park Campground
    May. 29, 2019

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Nice state run campground

    Book early before memorial day, sites fill up quick and around 4th of July.  I went here for years with friends and family. Great sites. Flat level. Some of the best tent camping in the state.

  • Ruth K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Compounce Campground
    Sep. 27, 2021

    Lake Compounce Campground

    Great Stopover or Amusement Park visit

    Campground is only years old. Sites were large enough for RV. NO privacy, bit tent sites were ok. Fre showers for number of campsites, but very clean. Affiliated with Lake Compounce Amusement Park adjacent to campground.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Brialee Family Campground
    Jun. 25, 2020

    Brialee Family Campground

    Large Family Campground

    Fairly 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.

  • Todd J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hopeville Pond State Park Campground
    Aug. 30, 2018

    Hopeville Pond State Park Campground

    Great for families

    Stay at least once or twice a year. Always a good time. RV and Tent sites with one cabin as well as canoe sites off the beatin' path. Public beach with another beach for campers. Store on site for firewood and ice.

  • Will A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mystic KOA
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Mystic KOA

    Great camping experience for all ages

    Stayed at a great wooded tent site - quiet during the week and packed out by the weekend. Close to the bathrooms, with water spigot and electric hook up. Two small ponds with enough blue gill action to excite the kids. Worth checking out!

  • Christina M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whispering Pines Campground
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Whispering Pines Campground

    Whispering pines

    Busy campground with a lot of RV sites on top of each other. Campsite was large and set in the back. Hike to the bathroom from tent site. Two sites right on top of each other but lots of room. Screaming children all night took away from the peacefulness.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Lake Park
    Aug. 25, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    RV park

    $60 cash. Maybe tent sites less but not given the option. Not good value. (State parks in CT and MA requiring 24 hr advance rez.)Water/elec. Some porta potties in tents area. A little swampy lake. Mostly permanent summer residents parked with big rigs and plastic decor. But, almost nobody around mid week August. As prev reviews, woodsy, moderately secluded up in tent area. Visited in the time of COVID. WEAR A MASK!

  • Y
    Camper-submitted photo from White Pines Campsites
    Apr. 28, 2021

    White Pines Campsites

    Great for a group!

    We camped here with a group of friends - about a dozen in all. It was easy to coordinate with the staff to get a few tent sites and a cabin in close distance. Campsites were a bit minimal, and amenities were OK. Overall we were looking for a quiet and clean space and this was excellent for that.

  • Elaine C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kettletown State Park Campground
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Kettletown State Park Campground

    Camping in nature, not too far from civilization

    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. Also, when swimming is allowed, there isnt a lifeguard.

    The campsites are varied, you can tent camp, use a camper, or they also have a few cabins you can rent. Be advised, there isn't a kitchen or bathroom in the cabins!

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Hammonasset State Park Campground
    Sep. 18, 2019

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    Nice family place

    Good family campground with access to the ocean. No fire pits in the ground but you can bring your own ($50 on Amazon) or rent one (bring cash). I've done tent camping here in the summer but don't know much about the RV side, although I believe they have dump stations and such. Restrooms and showers are pretty good too, but typical campground bathrooms. 4 stars cuz I'm not a huge fan of the beaches, if I could give 4.9 stars I would.

  • Diane R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Compounce Campground
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Lake Compounce Campground

    Great campground

    Easy entry, long pull thrus. You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded. Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper. They have cabins, teepee and tent sites. This is attached to an amusement park but far enough away not to be a bother. If ever in the area again we will definitely stay again.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Wells State Park Campground
    May. 24, 2021

    Wells State Park Campground

    Hiking Gem in Sturbridge

    Beautiful campground in a nice central location nearby several nice towns in Central Massachusetts. The hiking is some of the best I have seen from a campground in the area, with a huge system of trails which are all very well marked. These trails vary greatly in terms of difficulty, a few of the trails are doable in less than 15 minutes if you maintain a quick pace. The harder trails, including the one going up to Carpenter's Rocks are more strenuous and feature a good amount of elevation gain, rocky terrain, and very worthwhile views for the trouble.

    Not usually too busy on the trails, though expect hordes of people at the parking lot especially during the warmer months. Firewood is easily available, if a bit pricey, and the tent sites are generously sized with plenty of room for multiple shelters. Have spotted beavers deep into some of the water-adjacent trails, as well as many species of birds.

    Definitely give this one a try if you're in the area. Rental fees for the tent sites are very reasonable, and it's worthwhile to come for the trails and views alone.

  • Megin F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park

    Loved it

    I flew up here from Louisiana and met my sister in a primitive tent site. The grounds were absolutely beautiful and very well maintained! Pool was lovely and refreshing. I do wish they had more bathrooms though. Especially by the pool!!! Camp staff was very friendly and helpful. The kids had a blast fishing and riding their bikes around. We are going to make this a yearly thing from now on!!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Sturbridge
    May. 28, 2019

    Thousand Trails Sturbridge

    Campsite

    I was probably the only person tent camping in the entire resort. The manager was able to give me a great campsite away from all of the RVs and cabins. It was right at the entrance however you did have to hike up a short 50ft hill to get to the site. It had a great new fire ring and the campsite was very clean/cleared. Running showers and flushable bathroom was very close. I dinged a star from this review because I have seen campgrounds with cleaner bathrooms

  • Nadia V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sears Bellows County Park
    Aug. 24, 2016

    Sears Bellows County Park

    Relaxing-Good for your whole family!

    Sears Bellows in New York is a lot of fun. It really does offer a lot of outdoor activities for you and your family. I have stayed at this campsite 1 time, and stayed 2 nights. This campground does offer tent sites as well as RV/trailer sites. When I went with my friends in college, we just stayed in the tent sites and really enjoyed it. The campground is very well kept and clean which I really liked. They do have quite a bit of garbage's to dump your trash in. One thing I really liked about this campground is that there was a river/pond close by (Bellows Pond). The first night I stayed here my friends and I rented some rowboats and went on the water. It was a lot of fun, and the price of the rowboat was pretty cheap. The next morning we got up and did some hiking. The trails were beautiful, and the flowers were in bloom. There were people who were also biking on these trails, which looked like so much fun! We also saw some people fishing in the pond- and it seemed like most people were catching. The people who stayed in the campsite next to us were cooking up some type of fish for their dinner that they caught that day. One thing to note is that there are not any electrical hook-ups, so if that is something you need you might now want to come stay here. I would love to come back here someday, but stay maybe a day or two longer to do more things- I would also bring my bike and fishing pole to do more outdoor activities. I would also advise to rent the rowboats because that was a lot of fun!

  • Morrow L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter - CLOSED
    Sep. 8, 2018

    Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter - CLOSED

    Pin

    Sleeping Giant has been closed since May 2018. A tornado came through and knocked down many trees near the main entrance to and major parking lot for the park (on Mount Carmel Avenue across from Quinnipiac University).

    This entrance area has been cleared and is being rebuilt. The picnic and pavilion areas were also affected (though less so) and will be renovated also.

    In the past the picnic shelter and pavilion areas were well shaded by trees and were a wonderful place to bring the family or even large groups of people for a party. This will presumably be so at some point in the future after the park re-opens.

    There were Sleeping Giant Park campground sites which could be reserved and used for tent camping back in the twentieth century. I remember them from the 1980s. They have not been available for many years now.

  • Alex S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Neck State Park Campground
    May. 13, 2020

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    Best New England beach campground!

    The beach is about a 1 mile walk or drive from the campground.  The walk is lovely and I have seen deer, turkeys, many birds, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife along the way. There are several osprey nests too. Many families bring bikes. 

    There are several camping areas at Rocky Neck - I think Crane is the best because it is quiet and the bathrooms are updated. 

    The tent camping area is in a field without much privacy or shade. I recommend setting up your tent at a traditional site.

    The beach is great for relaxing and beach combing. The water is warm and shallow, very calm. No floats or toys are allowed in the water, not sure why. Don't bring your kite either as the Amtrak is next to the beach, it's interesting when it goes by!

    Sometimes generators are an issue, but there are limited hours at which they can run.

    Lots of dumpsters for easy trash disposal. Firewood available for a low price on site, don't bring any outside wood. 

    Campground is not too far from a Walmart if you forget something. There's a gas station close by too for ice.

    This campground books up FAST, I usually book in the wintertime. I stay for a week at a time.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Lake Park
    Jun. 25, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    Really enjoyed our time here

    Quaint little campground. Not many tenting sites but along a beautiful lake. Pets allowed. Bathrooms close by 10, something to keep in mind. And they’re cash or check only! Taylor Pond is not far and a great hike to bring both kids and pets. This campground was perfect for us and our dog. Bring your own kayaks or use the campgrounds free of charge.

  • Ryan A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground
    May. 21, 2024

    Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground

    Good Location for Hiking, Lots of Garbage, Not Recommended

    Camped here on a Friday night in Site 16, yet another campground recommended in“Best Tent Camping: New England.” Overall I was not impressed. The campsites are right next to each other and are marked with posts. The sites are so close that the posts are marked with the site number on both sides which tells me that there has been confusion in the past.

    The sites along the creek mostly have worn paths to walk to it but it’s nothing impressive and I wouldn’t want to eat fish that came out of it. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, some have the kind where the top flips over and others have the moveable grate that goes up and down. There is a large dumpster in the campground and several porta-potties. The old outhouses have been permanently closed and locked shut. My campsite had a lot of trash in it, old tent stakes, plastic bottle caps, plastic fork, broken glass, etc. Not good.

    Some of the people there were camping in a group and were blasting music. I didn’t see a single park ranger the entire night so I’m not sure how often they police it. Someone in a pickup truck came into the campground, did a u-turn, and sped out at 30 mph which was really annoying and unsafe.

    Across the street from the campground is a trail to Chapman Falls, which will take less than 10 minutes to hike to, but it’s a pretty waterfall despite all the foam and garbage around it.

    This is a pretty basic campground and is nothing special. Out of all the sites I think 22 looked the best, it is more isolated and you can hear the waterfalls from it, which would be relaxing. The downside is that it’s right next to the entrance and road so you’ll get car headlights at night.

    I woke in the morning to a gray sky and hundreds of birds singing– it was my favorite part of the trip. I delayed getting up to enjoy the moment. I also didn’t see any ticks but I’m sure there are plenty based on other reviews.

    I’ve always thought that if states were condiments Connecticut would be mayonnaise– relatively unremarkable and bland. This campground fits that description perfectly.

  • Timothey S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wells State Park Campground
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Wells State Park Campground

    Odd lil campground ... but fine ... but odd

    We stayed here for two nights of Tent Camping.   We had a nice time and got to hike a bit and do some kayaking.    They layout is a tad bizarre in my opinion  but we had a nice time.... then the rain came (see video) but that's not the campground's fault.   We left saying that was a fine place but we would not be rushing back.

    Pros 

    • Several  hiking trails that are accessible directly from the campground

    • Clean bathroom and clean free showers,  push button operation so you get one  temperature, which was warm

    • There is a dedicated sink for dish washing

    • The camp sites are very well spaced apart so you get plenty of privacy and it's very quiet

    Cons 

    • There are only two bathrooms for the entire campground.  We were right next to it so it was fine for us but for many sites it would be **literally  over a ten minute walk. ** I was wondering why the bathroom had a tiny parking lot ... it's so people can drive there because it's so far way from so many sites.  
    • There is one place to put your trash and it's by the main entrance / check in  location.  So to throw out trash after you cook ... you have to drive to drop off your trash.  We walked once to see how it would be and it was about 20 minutes round trip. 
    • You can hear traffic noise from the highway
    • I know you're out doors when you camp and I get that but the mosquitoes here were something out of a soviet lab.  There were super intense and we had to take refuge more than we often do when camping.   We had candles, bug spray and even fog but at times it was no match for these fellas.
  • Ryan A.
    Camper-submitted photo from George Washington State Campground
    May. 15, 2024

    George Washington State Campground

    An OK Campground but not Great

    Camped out here for two nights after reading about this place in the"Best Tent Camping: New England" book. It's better than the other campgrounds in Rhode Island that I looked at (Burlingame, Fort Getty) but isn't my favorite campground. If you're not a Rhode Island resident the fee for most sites is$36/night. Is it worth it? Eh, probably not unless you're really jonesing to camp for a weekend in the Ocean State. 

    It does have some great things going for it, namely the hiking trails and views of the lake. There are some tent-only sites which are numbered T1-T5. I stayed in T5 and it was the best of the bunch because it had the most privacy and space, including a grassy area. The other tent-only sites were fairly small and if you go to any mixed use sites you run the risk of having an RV next to you. The A1-A7 sites are remote and hike in, but you're going to have to hike either 0.4 or 0.6 miles through some uneven terrain. The next best group of sites would be 19-24 which are on their own small loop near the lake. 

    The things I didn't like were the streetlights over the port-a-potties that shine all night. There is a manned gate where you check in and you have to get let into the campground during the day, but at night the gates are wide open and it seems like some people know this because there are a few oddballs around in the early morning. There is swimming at the lake but it looked way too dirty. 

    Overall the place was managed very well, the sites were cleanish and the grounds were taken care of. The employees drove by at least once an hour, I thought they were collecting trash from dumpsters but the only place with a dumpster is near the entrance. I couldn't figure out why they kept driving by so often. I had a good time, it was relaxing and scratched the camping itch.

  • John D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Neck State Park Campground
    May. 3, 2015

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    Great park in a great location

    I have been camping at Rocky Neck State Park for decades, both tent camping, and now In a 30' camper. Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads. If you can, stay away from the front gates during the typical peak arrival / departure times. Traffic jams occur, partly because you're also in-line with the car loads of beach goers. The beach and beach parking lots fill to capacity. Week ends are the worst.

    The campgrounds are located within internal loops. Most sites are quite level. Park-like settings surrounding a large lawn. Bathhouses are being rehabbed, deemed adequate; can be seedy towards the end of the season. Park is routinely patrolled by State Conservation Officers who will put you out if needed. CT State Police and local officers also patrol. Camp roads are paved, and lots and lots of kids spend time riding bikes, coloring with chalk, skateboarding, roller blading.

    No electrical hook-ups; potable water spigots located within the camping circles. Generators allowed, but there are quiet hours. Dump upon exit; its up top by the entrance booths.

    There is a "tent-only area" which is nice and abuts a paved road for campers to walk / bike to the beach. Use this. Stay off the main road to the beach if you can. The speed limit is enforced, but sporadically. The fines are very stiff (you receive a State traffic ticket from the Officer).

    This beach road leads you to a wonderful overlook where lots of people take their kids crabbing for Blueshells. There are size regulations so be careful. The regs are posted. Bring some raw chicken wings and kite string and have some fun. You can also follow the signs that will lead you to nature walks. Amazing.

    During inclement weather some campers leave the park. We always recommend taking a right out of the park onto east bound Route 156. Follow into downtown Niantic for restaurants, an Irish pub, or a movie. Nice village area, and pedestrian friendly.

    Rocky Neck is a very nice park, and if I had to list one complaint, it is that the State is in a financial tight-spot, and has been cutting services and personnel. Entrance booths go unmanned and that leads to traffic jams that extend out and onto the main road. Very , very messy. Life guard towers at the beach are empty at times. Bath houses can be filthy.

    All things considered, I would recommend this park..


Guide to Cobalt

Tent camping near Cobalt, Connecticut offers a variety of scenic locations and activities for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

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Tent campers should check out Hammonasset State Park

  • This campground features a large area with various loops, but be mindful of the older facilities in some sections, as noted by visitors at Hammonasset State Park Campground.
  • With plenty of sunny sites and a few shaded options, it’s a great spot for solar panel users and those who enjoy the sun.
  • The campground is conveniently located near local seafood restaurants, making it easy to grab a bite after a day of outdoor fun.

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