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Looking for the best place to go car camping in Connecticut? Simply drive up to the campsite, set up your tent, and you're good to go! Search nearby car campsites or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Connecticut

The Best Car Camping in Connecticut

If you're in search of the best Coventry Lake car camping, then look no further. Here you'll find the best drive-in and walk-in campgrounds. Simply drive up to the campsite, set up your tent, and you're good to go! And with a walk-in site, the short walk from car to site means you can still bring everything you need. Find our top-rated drive-in campsites from other campers like you in seconds.

Coventry Lake

The Best Car Camping Near Coventry Lake, Connecticut

Wooded sites with tent pads and cooking grills or open, grassy, full-hookup sites with 30 Amp and/or 50 Amp electrical service and cable television.

Moosemeadow Camping Resort

Wilderness Lake Park

Waters Edge Family Campground

Brialee Family Campground is located in the Northeast Corner of Connecticut, on 120 acres of beautiful grounds, surrounded by the Natchaug State Forest. A true country setting, with rolling hills, forest, and farms.&nbsp; Brialee was founded by Ed& Addie Specyalski in 1974, and is still being run by the Specyalski family today! With planned and supervised activities for all ages, staples like ceramics, bingo, free crafts, and live entertainment every weekend, and park amenities like a pond, pool, splash pad, and more.​ Brialee is proud of maintaining a family-run business that has a strong focus and dedication to family camping, and is built on referrals and positive feedback from camping families like you.



Brialee Family Campground

Nickerson Park Family Campground

Salem Farms Campground is located on 157 beautiful acres in rural Salem, Connecticut. We have a total of 189 campsites. Typical RV sites are about 40' x 50' and have water, electric (30& 50 amp sites available), gray water, cable and WIFI hook ups on site. We also have a dump station and honey wagon service and pull thru sites available. There are 14 primitive tent sites and we offer rental trailers as well. All sites come with a picnic table, trash can and fire ring for use while staying with us. On site we have a laundry facility, showers, snack bar/ ice cream bar, game room, lounge, 2 swimming pools, 2 playgrounds, corn hole, bocce, horseshoes, mini- golf, tennis, basketball, shuffle board, volley ball, a 5 acre rec. field, hiking trails and planned family activities. The store has LP gas, coffee, newspapers, ice, wood, RV supplies and much more available. The campground does have a security gate at the entrance. We offer daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal camping. We are also pet friendly!

Salem Farms Campground

Peppertree Camping

Owned and operated by the Gustine family since 1964, Nelson’s Family Campground is located on 175 scenic acres in the heart of central Connecticut. Whether you are visiting or working in Connecticut, Nelson’s Family Campground offers spacious sewer sites that make our park the perfect destination for a week, month, or an entire summer. Every year thousands of families, many of them repeat customers, find their way to Nelson’s to join us for loads of fun activities, visiting many nearby attractions, and just kicking back and escaping for a while. We cater to all ages and lifestyles and welcome tent & popup campers, full time travelers, seasonals, and weekenders alike. As we celebrate over 50 years in the camping industry, we invite you to visit and experience all the family fun and camping excitement that we have to offer. 

Nelson's Family Campground

Mineral Springs Family Campgrounds

THE IDEAL GETAWAY: Charlie Brown Campground is located in the peaceful, pre-revolutionary town of Eastford, Connecticut. It is nestled among rolling hills, sleepy rivers and 12,000 plus acres of state park and forests. With miles of nature trails for horseback riding, biking, walking and some of the best fishing in the state, Charlie Brown Campground offers families an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

GREAT LOCATION: Less than 40 miles from Hartford or Providence, Charlie Brown Campground is far enough to get away from it all but still right in your own back yard. This seasonal campground is well revered for its more than 30 landscaped and manicured acres and especially for its 85 grassy, over sized campsites that are perfect for family gatherings and can easily accommodate the largest RV or camper.

FUNCTION HALL RENTAL: Our awesome Recreation Hall with its stone fireplace, new heating system and full kitchen facilities is now available to rent for various functions. Affordable, convenient, and a great place for your special event, the hall might be just right for you.

CONVENIENCES: This picturesque campground may be full of country charm but it is still savvy enough to provide guests with wireless, high-speed internet, 16 channels of Direct TV cable and 30 or 50 AMP electrical service, arcade style video games and a large screen TV with full surround sound for watching movies or the big game or race.

UNIQUELY SCENIC: With a leisurely drive from Charlie Brown Campground, over scenic byways and through quaint towns formed when the country was still young, you will soon find yourself amongst country fairs, rustic farms, historic landmarks and friendly locals.

The swimming hole at CBC marks the head of the Natchaug River. This class IV drop pool river is just as thrilling for kayakers during the spring thaw as it is for the anglers, both young and old, when it slows down during warmer months becoming the second most heavily stocked Trophy Rivers in the state.

LOCAL CHARM: Time seems to slow down as you stroll through the areas famous antiques district, visit museums or treat yourself and the kids to a farm fresh ice cream cone at one of the many roadside dairy stands.

Just a little further off the beaten path you and your family can experience the New England tradition of crafting maple syrup. At a local sugar house, you can see and taste how sap is collected and then boiled down to make maple syrup and sugar.

For another local treat, stop off at one of the areas' many apple orchards. Here you and your children can pick crisp juicy apples right off the trees, pick out a carving pumpkin and even go for a tractor or horse drawn hay ride as you sip on fresh-pressed apple cider.

FUN or JUST RELAXING: Whatever your inclination might be, Charlie Brown Campground has many wonderful activities and special events to offer throughout the season.

Great care is taken to ensure that there is an abundance of camping activities such as themed weekends, barbecues, moon bounces, pony rides, horseshoe tournaments, entertainment, etc. to choose from so that your stay will not only be fun and memorable, but will keep you coming back again and again.

Charlie Brown Campground 

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Bridgeport, CT has a lot to offer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Bridgeport. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Bridgeport. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Bridgeport

The Best Camping Near Bridgeport, Connecticut

Looking for the best campgrounds near New Haven, CT? New Haven is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Get the dirt on all the best camping near New Haven. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

New Haven

The Best Camping Near New Haven, Connecticut

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Stamford, CT has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Stamford and user-submitted reviews.

Stamford

The Best Camping Near Stamford, Connecticut

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Hartford, CT has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Connecticut camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Hartford and user-submitted reviews.

Hartford

The Best Camping Near Hartford, Connecticut

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Waterbury, CT has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Waterbury and user-submitted reviews.

Waterbury

The Best Camping Near Waterbury, Connecticut

Are you in need of a campground near Norwalk, CT? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Connecticut camping adventure.

Norwalk

The Best Camping Near Norwalk, Connecticut

Are you in need of a campground near Danbury, CT? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Danbury is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Discover great camping spots near Danbury, reviewed by campers like you.

Danbury

The Best Camping Near Danbury, Connecticut

New Britain is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near New Britain, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Connecticut camping adventure.

New Britain

The Best Camping Near New Britain, Connecticut

West Hartford is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are West Hartford campgrounds just for you. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near West Hartford and user-submitted reviews.

West Hartford

The Best Camping Near West Hartford, Connecticut

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Meriden. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Meriden is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Meriden, CT. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Meriden

The Best Camping Near Meriden, Connecticut

Hop Brook Lake is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Hop Brook Lake is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Hop Brook Lake, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Hop Brook Lake

The Best Camping Near Hop Brook Lake, Connecticut

Northfield Brook Lake is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Northfield Brook Lake is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Discover great camping spots near Northfield Brook Lake, reviewed by campers like you.

Northfield Brook Lake

The Best Camping Near Northfield Brook Lake, Connecticut

Join the fun near Surry Mountain Lake. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Surry Mountain Lake is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Surry Mountain Lake. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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