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Several campgrounds within driving distance of Collinsville, Connecticut provide rustic cabins with varying amenities. White Pines Campsites in Barkhamsted offers cabin rentals with basic furnishings, while Black Rock State Park Campground in Watertown features cabin accommodations with access to shared bathrooms and shower facilities. Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol provides more developed cabin options with electricity and some kitchen facilities. Most cabins include beds with mattresses, small refrigerators, and outdoor fire pits with picnic tables. According to one visitor at Bonnie Brae Cabins, "They offer a number of cabins for rent with AC and small refrigerator, but no bathrooms. The bathrooms are small, but very clean."
Cabin sizes range from small one-room structures sleeping 2-4 people to larger multi-room units accommodating families of 6-8. Most state park cabins operate seasonally from May through September, while private campgrounds like Cozy Hills in Bantam and Hemlock Hill Camp Resort in Litchfield extend their cabin rental season from mid-April through mid-October. Pet policies vary significantly by location, with some facilities like Austin Hawes Memorial Campground allowing pets in select cabins while others prohibit them entirely. Advance reservations are essential, particularly for summer weekends. One reviewer noted, "They also have many nice cabins on site. We have plans to return with friends due to the proximity to home and easy access to local things to do."
Most furnished cabins provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic setups with only a microwave to more complete arrangements with small stovetops and refrigerators. Cooking utensils, pots, pans, and dishes are sometimes provided but often limited, so checking with the specific campground before arrival is recommended. Firewood can typically be purchased on-site, though some locations allow gathering of fallen wood. Nearby towns offer grocery stores and convenience shops for food and supplies, with most cabin locations within 15-20 minutes of shopping options.
"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."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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 $74 / night
Check Availability"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 .."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing. They also have a nice little store and snack bar. There is also a mini golf course and a mining area where kids can “mine” “gems”."
"It looked like the sites were close together, but I was there before there were leaves on the trees and could see how there would be more privacy once they filled out."
"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
Check Availability"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"
"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
Check Availability"No hookups, but decent bathrooms, lukewarm showers and well kept. The Housatonic river is wide and shallow but good for soaking on a hot day and right behind pretty much every campsite."
"Being from extremely overcrowded and Long Island- we decided to take a week long trip and stay at site 14 at Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground in CT."
from $17 - $50 / night
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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.
LegendFinally ventured out for a camping trip in this curious season and was delighted to find Bonnie Brae Campground in the Berkshires. It's a compact,clean campground tucked at the end of a quiet neighborhood street, within walking distance to a lake. Many of the RV site are occupied by seasonal campers, and the sites are well-kept. Some of the sites have platforms. This side of the campground was quiet most of the time. The tent and cabin loop circle around the pool area and although you could hear more conversation and noise from this section, everyone was respectful of quiet hours. They also offer a number of cabins for rent with AC and small refrigerator, but no bathrooms. The bathrooms are small, but very clean. They wouldn't meet ADA standards, but there are no drips, stains, or dirt and they seem to check in a couple of times a day to clean up if needed. The pool is now open (delayed this year due to COVID-19) and the kids in particular enjoyed it. You can add a firewood purchase to your reservation and they'll deliver it to your site.
I was in site 28 with a teardrop camper. I could have used leveling blocks because it was hard to find a great spot that was level side to side. Sites 27 & 29 each seemed a little more level and 29 was larger.
Pontoosuc Lake is a short walk away; there are boat rentals available and I saw a number of people fishing from Pontoosuc Park just above the dam. There's a rail trail nearby and Mt Greylock State Reservation offers numerous hiking opportunities 11 miles to the north.
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.
Cabin camping options near Collinsville, Connecticut provide visitors with access to the forested hills of the Farmington River Valley, where elevations range between 400-600 feet. The region's moderate climate allows for extended cabin rental seasons, with most facilities closing by mid-October when overnight temperatures regularly dip below freezing. Weekend cabin rentals typically require booking 4-6 weeks in advance during peak summer months.
Fishing on the Farmington River: At Austin Hawes Memorial Campground, fishing opportunities abound along the trophy trout river. According to visitor Tom C., "Right on the farmington river and off the main road with access to many many other favorable fishing spots. Definitely need to come back."
Hiking trails near cabins: Many rental cabins provide access to trail systems with varying difficulty levels. As one camper at Austin Hawes mentioned, "They have cabins if you want some of the creature comforts...there are hiking trails in and near the campground." The White Pine Campsites trails offer "good variety of easier and more difficult terrain," according to Becca Z.
Water activities beyond swimming: Lake Compounce Campground offers cabin rentals adjacent to the amusement park with water attractions. Danny A. noted, "Would have been nice if they had a place to swim (in the camping area) besides for at the main park." At Lake Waramaug, one reviewer explained, "The lake is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoes and for fishing. Bring your own gear but kayak and canoe rentals are available."
Privacy options at select sites: Some cabins offer more seclusion than others. At White Pines Campsites, Yoni N. explained, "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."
Wildlife sightings: The wooded settings around cabins attract varied wildlife. Sylvia P. at White Pines noted, "We and several other neighboring campers spied a pretty big black bear not far enough away in the late morning hours." At Lake Compounce, another camper reported, "As I am set up for bed I see one other large green tent that looks deserted... I hear coyotes. Won't be surprised if I see a bear in the morning."
Private bathroom facilities: Cozy Hills Campground offers improved bathroom facilities at some cabin sites. Kim T. appreciated the "Clean private bathrooms were a plus." Similarly, at Lake Compounce Campground, Diane R. found, "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper."
Limited cell service: Communication can be challenging at several cabin locations. At Austin Hawes Memorial Campground, Katherine P. warns, "No cellphone service, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about it."
Tick and mosquito precautions: Wooded cabin sites require insect preparation. At Kettletown State Park, one camper reported being "almost eaten alive by mosquitoes when we ventured into the woods. Take lots of bug spray and wear long sleeves/pants, even in the summer."
Firewood regulations: Most cabin sites have specific rules about firewood. At Austin Hawes, a visitor mentioned "excellent wood/ice supply," while others noted restrictions on gathering wood from the surrounding forest. Most sites sell firewood on-premises for $5-7 per bundle.
Activities for different age groups: Prospect Mountain Campground offers structured entertainment for children. Sandra S. shares, "They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing."
Safety considerations: At Kettletown State Park, Jennifer H. advises, "The reason why I said that place is perfect kids? It has a huge land of campsite that the kids can run around until their energy out for the night!" However, she warns to "watch out for raccoons and skunk, they love to find food. Be sure put foods in the car!"
Educational opportunities: Several cabin locations near Collinsville offer nature education. At Prospect Mountain, one camper mentioned the "mining area where kids can 'mine' gems," which provides both entertainment and learning opportunities about local geology.
Site selection for privacy: At Lone Oak Camp Sites, Natalie N. advises, "Be careful on the map for what site has what amenities, and make sure to double check power requirements because it's not labeled on the sites and it varies. Privacy is about standard rv campgrounds."
Off-season advantages: Many cabin rentals offer better availability and rates in shoulder seasons. At Kettletown, one visitor noted September weekdays provided "a quiet and clean space" with significantly fewer neighbors compared to summer weekends.
Utility considerations: For those with RVs considering cabins as an alternative, Diane R. at Lake Compounce noted, "Easy entry, long pull thrus. You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded." However, another camper pointed out, "Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station."
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