Top Tent Camping near Cornwall, CT

Searching for the perfect place to pitch your tent near Cornwall? The Dyrt helps you find campsites with tent camping near Cornwall. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Cornwall, CT (32)

    Camper-submitted photo from Rudd Pond - Taconic State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Rudd Pond - Taconic State Park
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    3. Windmill Hill - White Memorial Campground

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

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    • Picnic Table

    $25 / night

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    5. Fieldstone Farmstead

    7 Reviews
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    60 Saves

    Artists have been painting this area for centuries, and it's a worthy landscape to memorialize, but nothing beats the real thing. So come camp in The Hudson Valley near the base of Stormville Mountain. You can pitch your tent in our private forest-- surrounded by nature and the sounds of farm animals (we have two roosters who call their unique song for most of the day, so be forewarned). You'll have a private area to have a bonfire and set up camp, and you'll have another separate and private patio area with a table and four chairs. Additionally, you'll have access to the treehouse overlooking our alpaca den. You'll also have private access to a two-person outhouse!

    Attached to our home, you'll be able to use the outdoor shower with amazing water pressure -- and most importantly HOT water. We'll be sure to stack it with the essentials: soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste. There's also a slop sink next to the shower that you can use to refill water containers, wash any dishes, supplies, etc.

    When we're home, we're happy to have you meet, pet, and feed the alpacas: Lala, Oona, Tilly, and Maggie. We also have a flock of chickens who provide fresh eggs which you're welcome to. Help yourself to anything growing in the garden during your visit: we have a mini orchard with peach and apple trees, and I also try to keep a small vegetable garden with some herbs and veg which I'm happy to share. We have a couple bistro sets set up around the property for you to sit and enjoy the sounds and surroundings. We even have a two-person swing and the treehouse for you to relax in while you read a book or enjoy a cup of tea. If you're looking for something more active, then feel free to walk the trails we've made and explore the forests around you.

    If you're looking for things to do off the property, then there are plenty of attractions within driving distance. We're located near to an Appalachian Trail entrance, reservoirs for boating, swimming, and floating, river towns worth exploring (like Beacon and Cold Spring), and there are plenty of gorgeous state parks to visit, hike, and explore. Upon arrival, you'll also have an opportunity to rent our kayaks and/or canoe if they're available (inquire upon arrival).

    We love our little slice of paradise, and we want to share that with you.

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    $50 - $58 / night

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    6. Riga Lean-To

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    • Dispersed
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      8. Sage's Revine

      1 Review
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      9. Onion Mountain Park

      2 Reviews
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      10. Rustic Lean-To

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      A very spacious wooded site that is in the shape of a triangle. The dimensions are approximately 100' by 100' by 50'. Perfect for the large group camp out or the family site. The Lean-to is approximately 10'x9', large enough for a small tent or keep the picnic table in there for bad weather. Large or multiple tents no problem, put your tents in the wooded area where there is room for multiple tents. There is a fire pit area, picnic table, 4 outdoor chairs and corn hole that all are included with the site. A seasonal stream runs along the campsite giving you a nice bubbling brook sound. Plenty of privacy. Within 15-20 minutes of our site is just about anything you could desire. Local restaurants, hiking, fishing, shopping, drive in movie and much much more. Rainy days no problem explore one of our nations pieces of history, Vanderbilt mansion, Theodore Roosevelt home, Montgomery Place Mansion, Poets walk, Ferncliff forest, or Art Omi. If you would like to look at some places close by, we have a google doc it is bit.ly/2KvA05U Please visit our website for list of rules, rentals, and options for our site Thank you

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      $43 - $45 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Cornwall

    472 Reviews of 32 Cornwall Campgrounds


    • Missi N.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Northampton / Springfield KOA
      Oct. 11, 2024

      Northampton / Springfield KOA

      Cute little campground

      Quiet (besides occasional plane overhead) lots of trees, spacious sites, clean and modern bathrooms and showers, nice friendly helpful staff.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
      Oct. 8, 2024

      Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

      Tightly squeezed sites.

      Although sites are squeezed in, it is a nice family campground. However the site I had was steep grade from steps to picnic table. Flat ground area for camper was very narrow.Tricky footing for older folks like my wife and I. Particularly since my wife uses a cane.

    • Elizabeth D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Dingman's Family Campground
      Sep. 30, 2024

      Dingman's Family Campground

      One of the nicest campgrounds!

      Absolutely loved this campground, sites are well spaced and the surrounding area is gorgeous! We had a tent site right on the river and couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table. Facilities were exceptionally clean and the camp store was stunning!

    • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fernwood Forest Campground
      Sep. 15, 2024

      Fernwood Forest Campground

      Great and Friendly

      This campground has a lot of amenities for what you pay. You can get a site with just water, or electric and water. Can do RV or tent. Warm showers and playground for kids with communal areas. Quiet and dark both nights and the staff is very friendly, the campground is in the family. Will definitely stay here again!

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kettletown State Park
      Sep. 10, 2024

      Kettletown State Park

      Great location, but not a good experience

      Camping Review:

      This campsite is beautifully located in the woods, offering a peaceful and serene environment. There are no busy roads nearby, which ensures a quiet setting during the day.

      However, there are several downsides to consider. The camping spots are uneven, making it challenging to set up tents or campers. Additionally, swimming at the nearby beach is restricted to residents of the village, so visitors are not allowed to swim there.

      During our stay, there were multiple large groups, including a Christian group that preached (screamingly) and played loud music until midnight, despite the designated quiet hours. Unfortunately, the management did nothing to enforce the rules, which was disruptive.

      Another significant issue was the state of the sanitary facilities. They were extremely dirty, with feces present in various places. It took a long time before anything was cleaned, which obviously kept us from using the facilities.

      Overall, while the location is beautiful, the poor management, noise issues, and dirty sanitary facilities seriously detract from the experience.

    • SomadNomad M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Granville State Forest
      Aug. 17, 2024

      Granville State Forest

      Gotta chance

      Dyrt says $17-$54 went through all the hoops to book one for tonight said $17 per night went to check out expecting a few extra fees, $58.50.....that's over the max advertised....DYRT YOU NEED TO GO THROUGH AND DELETE BAD ENTRIES. YOU ARE A DISSAPOINTMENT.

    • SomadNomad M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from October Mountain State Forest
      Aug. 17, 2024

      October Mountain State Forest

      WHAT!?

      First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed, second it yells you that the fee is $17.50 per site, I expected a little added extra fee for booking etc.... check out was $58.50 per night. I would have if they weren't so manipulative about it.

    • G Y.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Waramaug State Park
      Jul. 29, 2024

      Lake Waramaug State Park

      Quiet Rustic Camping

      My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view. Note that we are a Scout family and my husband and son have camped many days well off the grid with only the gear and food in their backpacks. That skews our point of view. 

      First off, Connecticut’s state campgrounds are not KOA’s. 

      Do not expect top of the line activities that private campgrounds have.

      What it does have are clean, large sites that are partially wooded and not out in the open. 

      The lake is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoes and for fishing. Bring your own gear but kayak and canoe rentals are available. The swim area is marginal- best for little ones. 

      This park is remote from all conveniences- pack it in or expect a drive. There have been several times I’ve driven to the Dunkin Donuts miles down the road for coffee but I find using a French press is more convenient. For takeout there’s the White Horse on 202. It’s ranked a top restaurant in the state - the food is good. 

      Never have we had issues with wildlife besides squirrels and ducks. Leave no trace is important - it keeps the unwelcome wildlife out. 

      There have been issues with the bathrooms off and on over the decades. It seems like they’ve finally fixed everything. Our trip of 7/27-28 showed everything was fine.

      The only on-site services are firewood and ice sales. The little food shack is out of business. 

      Yes, cell service is basically non-existent. Our trip this weekend was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years. Actually we were a bit disappointed because this camp ground is a great place to disconnect and relax. Being forced to put away the devices is heaven in my mind. You can drive about 5+ minutes out and get cell service. Regarding rowdiness, of the 20+ times we’ve camped only twice was it a problem. 

      Also, this place is not glamping. The area is rural, so cows do moo at 6am, and kids are up even earlier. If you like to sleep in skip and rent a B&B. 

      Also if you want a better place to swim go to Mt.Tom state park about 10 minutes up the road. It’s a day use only park-no camping- but the lake is gorgeous and there are very few people there.

    • mike
      Camper-submitted photo from Fieldstone Farmstead
      Jul. 15, 2024

      Fieldstone Farmstead

      Amazing experience!

      My partner and I booked a weekend at Fieldstone Farmstead and it was such a pleasant experience.

      The outdoor shower and outhouse were such an appreciated amenity. The proximity to hiking trails and lakes was such an added benefit as well. We would have been happy hanging out in the alpaca pen all day, but it was great to cool off in the nearby lake.

      The campsite was clean and free of leaves and sticks.

      Always felt safe on the property and the star gazing was a beautiful sight. Clean, quiet and cozy weekend. Would recommend to anyone.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River

      Great Campsite for Families and Kids

      Great first tent camping experience for kids. Lots of activities, clean restrooms. One thing to keep in mind is the tent sites on the opposite side of the road from the river has no shade. Site gets pretty hot on a sunny day. Sites by the river have some shade.

    • Bianca D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Fieldstone Farmstead
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Fieldstone Farmstead

      Peaceful and relaxing stay

      Although we were rained on in the beginning, the stay was very relaxing and pleasant. Dave and Kate were extremely kind and helpful. The animals were also very adorable and sweet to be around. I would definitely recommend staying here and visiting parks in the area.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
      Jul. 1, 2024

      Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

      Great weekend site

      We rented a rustic campsite for a long weekend and it was way better than expected. The staff was helpful, the site was pretty and there are so many places to hike and the best of the Berkshires so close by. There are only two showers in each gendered bathroom, but there are so many RVs here it never was an issue. The pool is being renovated so it is currently closed.

    • Robinson E.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Taghkanic State Park
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Lake Taghkanic State Park

      The cleanliness of the facilities at the campsite

      @geometry dash lite talk with me It is quite peaceful, spotless, and well worth the money. The showers are hot and have lots of water pressure. The cleanliness of the facilities at the campsite is influenced by the volume of activity.

    • Topher L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock State Park
      Jun. 14, 2024

      Black Rock State Park

      Great Place to Relax

      The staff greeted with warm welcomes and big smiles. Even when I arrived on a rainy Sunday. Stayed until Friday. And the grounds staff smiled and waved as they went by. The family next to me offered me dinner one night after I spent the whole day working on my RV. Spanish rice chicken the works the plate could barely hold it all. No body bothered me and I was right front and center. Kids riding around on the bikes and lots of laughter from other sites. It was nice. Was able to just relax and do some school work and watch some webinars and get some much needed work done. This was my first of many stops on my countrywide trip. From NJ originally. Spent almost a week here in CT hitting Hartford for the weekend then off to Rhode Island. It was great. No water or electric hookup but I have solar and a generator and they have a wash area for dishes and REALLY HOT showers. Lol I like my showers hot butt my biscuits were burnin lol. They also have a dump station and a place to fill up ur water tank as well. 5 star all the way. Side note...the map online is misleading. I thought site 1 was like away and sorta back by no one...ha noppeeee I was riiiight in the middle where EVERYONE saw me lmao. No tree cover or anything! Lol. All good tho. That was my own fault for not calling and asking lol helped me level up on my social anxiety 😂🫣🤗😅

    • michael A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Brookside Campground
      Jun. 9, 2024

      Brookside Campground

      Great experience

      I went last year with my kids they loved the arcade small but it's a camp ground the playground area was nice. We use tents and got a bad storm the owner called and let up bunk in the arcade for the night since she was worried. They have animals the kids can go check out. The pool is nice and they offer fun activists for the kids as well honestly try it out.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
      Jun. 3, 2024

      Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

      A peaceful place with character.

      My first visit to New York state was amazing, largely in part due to my campsite at the Woodland Hills campground. I had a back in site and was having problems with my camper, and they were able to change to a pull through at time of check in. However, it was in early May and before the summer crowds. The pond has a fountain which sounds like a small waterfall at night, and wildflowers were in bloom. Very nice bathrooms and showers, and my dog loved the dog park.

    • Inez W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Rondout Valley
      May. 22, 2024

      Thousand Trails Rondout Valley

      My first TT stay and it's better than expcted

      This was my first stay at any TT campground and I wasn't sure what to expect with this campground as the reviews are so mixed. While I don't have other TT campgrounds to compare this to, I do have a lot of experience in state parks and private campgrounds. If you are looking for an RV resort-type place, this isn't it. If you are looking for a CAMPground, this is a wonderful place! The grounds are well-kept and the bathrooms are clean. Th campground itself is pretty quiet, although there is some noise by the playground. Once school is out, I'm sure it will be busier.

      The only problem I had was that my Starlink didn't work at the first site (372 - full hookup) but they let me choose another site (435 - no sewer) and I was happy as a clam. Oh yea, the sewer connection in 372 ran uphill for me, but my pipe sits very low.

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from Freedom Farm Homestead
      Apr. 9, 2024

      Freedom Farm Homestead

      New to the Dyrt!

      Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

    • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Whip O Will Campsites
      Mar. 13, 2024

      Whip O Will Campsites

      Rainy Rain Rain 🌧

      The campground was so huge the grounds were so nice. It had a little arcade, a nice lake, and playground. We like the surrounding area, the mountains and hikes are awesome but we went during October when it was cold and would love to come back when it's warmer so we can actually see what's going on there. People were very nice when we interacted with them.



    Guide to Cornwall

    Camping near Cornwall, Connecticut, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do:

    • Hiking: There are great trails nearby, like the ones at Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park. One reviewer mentioned, "The NYS Parks has done a lot of work on the surrounding trails," making it a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
    • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, October Mountain State Forest is close to the Housatonic River, which is great for catching fish. A camper noted, "The campsite was peaceful and quiet and mostly tucked into the hillside," perfect for a relaxing day by the water.
    • Star Gazing: Many campers love the clear night skies. One visitor at Clarence Fahnestock State Park said, "A place to relax and watch the stars," highlighting the peaceful atmosphere.

    What campers like:

    • Privacy: Campers appreciate the secluded spots at Mills Norrie State Park Campground. One review mentioned, "50 & 51 are nice & private," making it a great choice for those wanting some space.
    • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A camper at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground said, "The showers are hot and have lots of water pressure," which is always a nice touch after a long day outdoors.
    • Family-Friendly Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. One family at Kettletown State Park Campground mentioned, "Great area to camp with kids," making it a solid choice for family trips.

    What you should know:

    • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Lone Oak Camp Sites expressed frustration, saying, "The sheer armada of golf carts constantly going up and down the road make you feel like you’re camping on a highway."
    • Site Size: Campsites can be close together. One camper at Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce noted, "The sites were long so even though you face your neighbor, the sites were long enough that our door wasn't directly across from our neighbor."
    • Reservation Policies: Some campgrounds require reservations in advance. A camper at October Mountain State Forest mentioned, "First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed," so plan ahead.

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. One parent at Mills Norrie State Park Campground said, "The beautiful playground equipment was a good-send for our family."
    • Pack Extra Gear: Be prepared for rainy weather. A family at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground advised, "Bring extra tarps and rope!" to keep everyone dry.
    • Plan for Quiet Hours: Make sure to respect quiet hours, especially if you have little ones. A camper at Kettletown State Park Campground mentioned, "Noise was not a problem overnight," which is ideal for families.

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: RVers should be mindful of site sizes. One reviewer at Clarence Fahnestock State Park warned, "Careful which site you choose," especially if you have a larger rig.
    • Look for Amenities: Make sure the campground has the amenities you need. A visitor at Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce appreciated the "clean bathrooms and nice store," which can make a big difference during your stay.
    • Be Prepared for Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A camper at Austin Hawes Memorial - American Legion State Forest noted, "No cellphone service, which is either a good or bad thing," depending on your needs.

    Camping near Cornwall, Connecticut, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Cornwall, CT?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Cornwall, CT is Rudd Pond - Taconic State Park with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.

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