Best Campgrounds near Danielson, CT

Northeastern Connecticut hosts numerous cabin camping options near Danielson, with established campgrounds like Stateline Campresort & Cabins and West Thompson Lake Campground offering cabin accommodations. The region encompasses traditional state park options such as Mashamoquet Brook State Park alongside private facilities with varied amenities. Many campgrounds in the area feature RV hookups alongside their cabin rentals, providing flexibility for visitors seeking different accommodation styles within the same location.

Most cabin facilities operate seasonally, typically from April or May through mid-October. "Clean, wooded and open sites some overlook a large pond. Boat rentals, pool, game room available," noted one camper about Stateline Campresort & Cabins. Weather conditions include typical New England seasonal patterns with warm summers and colorful fall foliage that enhances the camping experience. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during peak summer months when facilities reach capacity quickly. Several campgrounds enforce minimum-stay requirements for cabin rentals, especially during holiday weekends.

Cabin amenities vary considerably between facilities, from rustic accommodations with minimal services at state parks to more developed options at private campgrounds featuring electricity, water access, and sometimes full bathrooms. The privately operated campgrounds often provide additional recreational amenities like swimming pools, fishing ponds, and organized activities. Many campgrounds maintain a mix of seasonal and transient sites, creating varied social atmospheres. Wolf Den Campground at Mashamoquet Brook State Park offers basic accommodations with access to hiking trails, while private operations like Charlie Brown Campground provide more extensive cabin options. Several facilities permit pets in designated cabins with additional fees, though policies vary significantly between operators.

Best Camping Sites Near Danielson, Connecticut (138)

    1. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    11 miles
    +1 (401) 568-6700

    $18 - $75 / night

    "So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first: This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814."

    "The campground was safe, nicely laid out so we could have a series of sites next to one another. Biking was a blast for the kids along with trail hike around pond, beach, and fishing."

    2. Stateline Campresort & Cabins

    9 Reviews
    Ballouville, CT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 774-3016

    $25 - $50 / night

    "The manager came up and they assigned me to a site next to the frog pond, but with our little kids I was t too keen on staying literally on the pond."

    3. West Thompson Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Grosvenor Dale, CT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 923-3121

    $15 - $30 / night

    "They have bathrooms and showers close by that (if I remember correctly/things haven’t changed too much in the past couple of years) were in relatively decent shape compared to others I’ve been in at campgrounds"

    "centrally located bathrooms/showers basketball court, playground and ampitheatre to keep the kids busy. hiking trails galore, disk golf, and swimming nearby. so fun!"

    4. Brialee Family Campground

    14 Reviews
    Ashford, CT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 303-2267

    $25 - $150 / night

    "Swimming lake, canoeing lake, pool, playgrounds. Choice of shade in trees or open field. Nice sites. Decent laundry and showers. Great place with kids.....lots of seasonal, but plenty short term."

    "Nice hiking around the area. Bathrooms are clean. Good for kids/families."

    5. Charlie Brown Campground

    8 Reviews
    Eastford, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 974-0142

    "Surrounded by the Natchaug forest, and adjacent to the Natchaug River. Great activities for everyone."

    "Activities were still available with social distancing of course due to Covid. Close by was Taylor Brooke Winery which was the perfect place to while away a late summer afternoon."

    6. Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

    4 Reviews
    Pomfret Center, CT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 928-6121

    $14 - $29 / night

    "Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again."

    "Wished we had time to check out the hiking trails accessible from the campground."

    7. Hopeville Pond State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 376-2920

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Well this is one of Connecticut's State Parks that offers camping, so we took advantage and made several new friends. We camped, swam, fished, hiked and picnic."

    "General: There are three sections to this campground: five canoe sites; 16 sites including one cabin behind the ranger station and what I would assume is the main section with 61 sites."

    8. Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Foster Center, RI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (774) 441-4559

    "Three miles of well kept trails to explore. Friendly community of regulars with potlucks and campfires on the weekends. Being nude in duch a wonderful place is so relaxing and good gor the soul."

    9. Nickerson Park Family Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chaplin, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 455-0007

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Staffers and other campers said kids tube down it when it's warmer, then just hop out and walk back through the camp to start over again.  Walmart & Aldi's is 10-15 minutes away."

    10. River Bend Campground

    3 Reviews
    Moosup, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 564-3440

    "There are kids everywhere on bikes and running around, so cars actually drive slowly throughout, which is nice. Sites are a bit close together."

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 138 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win


Recent Reviews near Danielson, CT

678 Reviews of 138 Danielson Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Crocker's Boatyard

    Great spot and good communication

    Was in town for the Elvis show. This was minutes from downtown definitely walkable. Will be back again!

  • Phillip H.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Mystic KOA

    KOA Mystic

    From the first interaction you see this KOA is customer focused. The staff is friendly, professional and helpful. The grounds are well maintained as are the facilities.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Giant area to pick a spot!

    So half the camp ground is closed for bathroom renovations but that still left the whole other half open and the whole campground by the water! The showers aren’t good, but that always comes with coin showers and not being able to choose the temperature. Site wise no one was around us so it was extra quiet and the park rangers are always around so always help if you need it. Walmart is less than ten minutes away too if you’re needing anything. Great location and best park in Rhode Island. Can’t wait to go back and have the bathroom renovations done!

  • Kathleen S.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Normandy Farms Campground

    Loud and crowded!

    Know what you are getting... This is a family resort that charges$20/per night, per person, OVER the two people rate. It is loud, crowded, with golf carts and kids running around. It is a resort campground with pools, frisbee court and etc... This is not a quiet, restful place to stay to visit Boston and the surrounding area or to visit family in town. Entry is gated and controlled. Want to bring your college daughter back after dinner- forget it,$20 for her and$20 her friend, for 1-2 hour visit after 7:00 PM at night! When we return, we will stay at Spacious Skies CG or the state park. The cost and inconvenience is not worth it!

  • S
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    Close to a beach, serenity hiding in city life

    Some areas to hike on a small scale. Nice view of the water. No ocean views. Many unlevel sites. Fairly close together.

  • Ryan G.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Mount Misery Campground

    Lived up to its name

    Sites/facilities were as expected and I could have been very satisfied with our 1 night stay.  There are a lot of rules for camping here, which is confusing because there does not appear to be anyone to enforce them.  Late arrivals? Noise? I suspect that the couple who pulled into the site next to ours after 10PM with two cars and an infant are homeless and poached the site.  They were not there for the hiking or the camping experience and their infant child screamed or babbled through most of the night.  That plus the adults talking, car doors opening and closing, engine running, baby einstein videos playing...  In the morning they packed up and left.  I'm not an advocate of criminalizing homelessness, but if you are looking for a night in the woods listening to crickets and owls, this is not the place.

  • Michael
    Sep. 20, 2025

    The Quarry Campground

    The Quarry Campground

    Very quiet. At night all you can hear is the crackling of the campfire.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Massasoit State Park Campground

    Campsite was great, staff was rough

    I loved our campsite. But the staff was pretty rude. I was there for a family reunion. I told the staff my mom and dad would be dropping me off the next day, so they added their name to the site as it is a mile walk in. They didn’t give us another car tag, just said if there names were in the site we were good. Next night, we get dropped off in the rain, with a 50 lb bag of dog food and they wouldn’t let me parents take me to my site. Eventually we convinced them of we left my dad and sister at the front gate with them in the pouring rain, my mom could drive us in. They never even checked our reservation to see if the names were in there. Bring a car if you are camping here in a motorhome

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Fort Getty Campground

    Great Park Just Not for Camping

    Forty Getty Park RV Campground seems like a great location, with a good bit of history and a lot to offer to anyone visiting, which is why I was eager to visit it this past weekend while traveling through the Jamestown area of Rhode Island. I'd still call it a great place to visit, just not the best to attempt to stay at overnight or camp at. That is something else entirely in this case. 

    THE GOOD👍 Again, an absolutely gorgeous location on the shores of Jamestown😍 that being the park, NOT the campgrounds. The campground itself🏕 and particularly the⛺️ tenting section are pretty far removed from any of that and the water itself in reality. 

    THE Bad. In actuality, the campground looks to be a complete afterthought. More like, What should we do with this little grassy area next to the RV park?... oh maybe that can be for tents! Or,. Where the hell are we going to fit some tents⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️around here? Oh, I know, how about over on the hill by the bathrooms?🚻 next to the RV park fencing? Oh yeah, that sounds Perfect👍 

    The Ugly There's no Ugly. The people seem nice, the park is great,t and everyone working there was polite and courteous. It's just a shame they haven't given any real consideration to the camping section or provided a real space for campers to come enough the area. What you're left with is a grassy knoll with a bunch of tent sites tightly clustered together and right next to or on top of the RV park in a way that didn't seem necessary.


Guide to Danielson

Camping near Danielson, Connecticut, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Explore local parks: Check out Wompatuck State Park Campground for hiking and biking trails. One reviewer mentioned, "Wompatuck is a charming state park with numerous hidden trails known mostly to locals."
  • Visit the beach: At Hammonasset State Park Campground, you can enjoy the beach without extra fees. A visitor shared, "The beach was popular, and there was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in."
  • Fishing and swimming: Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground is great for fishing and swimming. One camper noted, "Very clean, spacious, bathrooms and showers are clean."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms. A review for George Washington State Campground stated, "Bathrooms were very clean with hot showers."
  • Friendly staff: Many campers mention helpful staff. At Mystic KOA, a visitor said, "The staff are amazing and the entire place is completely geared to families."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy roomy sites at Boston/Cape Cod KOA. One review highlighted, "Site 309 was a pull-through with a fire-pit, cement pad, and level site with grass for the dog."

What you should know:

  • Booking in advance: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A visitor at Hammonasset State Park Campground advised, "If you are looking for a site, it’s best to book far in advance."
  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A review for Rocky Neck State Park Campground mentioned, "Overnight noise was an issue. Lots of cars coming and going."
  • Limited privacy: Sites can be close together, especially in busy campgrounds. A camper at Massasoit State Park Campground noted, "A lot of sites lack privacy."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. One review for Normandy Farms Campground said, "It has so many things for the kids to do."
  • Pack essentials: Bring everything you need, as some campgrounds lack stores. A visitor at Hammonasset State Park Campground mentioned, "There is no on-site camp store for last-minute necessities."
  • Plan for downtime: Make sure to have games or activities for quieter moments. A camper at Minute Man Campground said, "The rec hall had no games in it like the website showed."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site levels: Some sites may not be level, so bring leveling blocks. A review for Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground noted, "Our fifth wheel front jacks are on the ground and two of the four wheels are off the ground."
  • Book the right section: For larger RVs, choose sites that accommodate bigger rigs. A camper at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground advised, "My advice is to book the back section if you're a big Class A with a toad."
  • Be aware of amenities: Some campgrounds may have limited amenities. A visitor at Mystic KOA mentioned, "The wi-fi didn’t quite reach our part of the park."

Camping near Danielson, Connecticut, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Danielson, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Danielson, CT is George Washington State Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 25 reviews.

What parks are near Danielson, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Danielson, CT that allow camping, notably Westville Lake and Buffumville Lake.