Best Campgrounds near Eastford, CT

Eastford, Connecticut features a range of developed campgrounds clustered along the Natchaug River valley. Several family-friendly options dot the region including Charlie Brown Campground, known for its riverside sites and weekend activities. Peppertree Camping and Nickerson Park provide alternative locations on the same waterway. The area campgrounds accommodate a mix of tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals, with some featuring yurt options. Brialee Family Campground, located approximately 5 miles southwest in Ashford, offers additional amenities including swimming areas and planned recreational activities. Most campgrounds in this rural Connecticut region maintain seasonal operations, typically opening mid-April and closing in mid-October.

The camping season in northeastern Connecticut runs primarily from April through October, with most facilities closing for winter. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially for weekend stays and holiday periods. Gray water disposal facilities are common, though full sewer hookups vary by location. One camper noted, "Looking forward to returning. It's a quiet campground, located right on a river. My children spent hours in it playing and fishing." Fire regulations and noise restrictions are standard across most properties, with quiet hours typically enforced after 11 PM. Cell service can be spotty throughout the area, particularly in lower-lying river valleys. Walmart and other supply stores are approximately 10-15 minutes from most campgrounds, making resupply straightforward.

The Natchaug River represents a significant draw for campers in the Eastford area, with multiple campgrounds offering direct riverside access. Summer activities frequently center around water recreation, with several reviews mentioning tubing opportunities and fishing access. A recent review highlighted that "kids tube down it when it's warmer, then just hop out and walk back through the camp to start over again." Family-oriented programming is common at the larger established campgrounds, with scheduled activities like arts and crafts, tractor rides, and organized games. The camping community appears particularly welcoming to new campers, with multiple reviews mentioning helpful staff and fellow campers assisting first-time RV users. Campground layouts typically feature a mix of open field sites and more secluded wooded locations, with riverside spots commanding premium rates and earlier booking windows.

Best Camping Sites Near Eastford, Connecticut (148)

    1. Brialee Family Campground

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

    $25 - $150 / night

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

    "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."

    2. Wilderness Lake Park

    14 Reviews
    Willington, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 684-6352

    $70 / night

    "Connecticut is LACKING when it comes to outdoor activities when compared to some of the places around the country."

    "It’s a dog friendly park which was good for us, our dog could swim in the lake with us. Cute patio overlooking the lake as well with seating."

    3. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    16 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."

    4. Charlie Brown Campground

    8 Reviews
    Eastford, CT
    1 mile
    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."

    5. 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!"

    6. Wells State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Sturbridge, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 347-9257

    $17 - $55 / night

    "Beautiful campground in a nice central location nearby several nice towns in Central Massachusetts."

    "The campsites are a nice size to drive your car up to and still have ample tent/picnic table/fire space. Camp sites are clearly labeled and none are that far of a walk from the beach or bathrooms."

    7. Nickerson Park Family Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chaplin, CT
    5 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."

    8. Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

    4 Reviews
    Pomfret Center, CT
    7 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."

    9. Stateline Campresort & Cabins

    9 Reviews
    Ballouville, CT
    15 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."

    10. Peppertree Camping

    2 Reviews
    Ashford, CT
    3 miles
    Website

    "It’s a quiet campground, located right on a river. My children spent hours in it playing and fishing. Looking forward to returning."

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Recent Reviews near Eastford, CT

716 Reviews of 148 Eastford 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.

  • 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.

  • j
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Crocker's Boatyard

    Great!

    Great spot with view of harbor, a pool, bathroom and power if needed. Easy to book, good location- near many places of interest.


Guide to Eastford

Campgrounds near Eastford, Connecticut sit within the rolling hills of northeastern Connecticut's Quiet Corner region, typically at elevations between 500-700 feet. The area contains several tributaries of the Shetucket River watershed, with the Natchaug River being a central feature. Most campgrounds maintain water-oriented recreation areas with fishing access and variable gray water policies due to environmental regulations.

What to do

Water tubing opportunities: Charlie Brown Campground offers river access where many visitors enjoy floating downstream. According to one visitor, "Deep in the woods. Great variety of activities. Swimming lake, canoeing lake, pool, playgrounds. Choice of shade in trees or open field. Nice sites. Decent laundry and showers. Great place with kids."

Hiking nearby: West Thompson Lake Campground provides multiple trail systems including a disc golf course. A recent visitor noted, "with only 22 sitez and about half woth el3xtric and water, this basic family campground is perfect! centrally located bathrooms/showers basketball court, playground and ampitheatre to keep the kids busy. hiking trails galore, disk golf, and swimming nearby."

Free boating access: Wilderness Lake Campground provides complimentary watercraft for campers. A visitor reported, "Immediately entering the campground a kid (maybe early 20s) greeted us at our truck and showed us where to pull over for our paperwork. He escorted us to our site and made sure we had everything we needed as we set up. Beautiful views, spacious site and lots to do. They even had free kayaks/canoes for the lake."

What campers like

Riverside sites: Peppertree Camping offers premium locations along the Natchaug waterway. A recent visitor shared, "We had our very first camping experience with our new camper at this campground and it was everything we could have imagined and more. It's a beautiful campground, the gentleman and his family who own it are sooooo nice and they helped us a lot when it came to learning how to properly use our camper."

Privacy between sites: Wilderness Lake Park provides separation between campsites in some areas. One visitor mentioned, "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."

Clean facilities: George Washington State Campground maintains well-kept restrooms and showers. A visitor observed, "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins). Staff was friendly and helpful, with park rangers making regular rounds."

What you should know

Cash/electronic payment policies: Some campgrounds have specific payment requirements. A Wilderness Lake visitor noted, "Heads up, they are cash or Venmo only so be prepared."

Off-season availability: Several campgrounds operate beyond the typical May-October season. A visitor to Stateline Campresort reported in October, "Called on Sunday morning and reserved a spot for 2 nights. Was very helpful on the phone, though was not informed that on Sunday the office and store closes early at 3 but was still able to check in easy enough. Clean bath house and restrooms, quiet despite there being a pretty full park. Overall not bad for the off season cost of $30."

Gray water limitations: River proximity affects waste disposal policies. At Charlie Brown Campground, "Not far off of 395, so that's always nice. Had a beautiful river side site. Oversized and nicely unkept. Grey dump only due to river so no biggie. Staff was friendly and there was some stuff to do. Crafts for kids a band a wagon ride. Good place overall and great price."

Tips for camping with families

Activity schedules: Brialee Family Campground organizes regular programming for various ages. A visitor observed, "The campground offers activities pretty much hourly for kids and adults to enjoy. Along with a pool, they also have a beach and a separate beach for dogs. They provide a store with all the essentials, a game room, laundry room, Rec hall, and multiple bathhouses throughout the Campground."

Late checkout options: Some campgrounds offer flexibility with departure times. A visitor to Charlie Brown Campground reported, "We did a late checkout for $5 extra, but the noon checkout and two dump stations would make leaving on time a non-issue as well."

Playgrounds and recreation: Stateline Campresort provides multiple recreation options. As one visitor described, "Clean, wooded and open sites some overlook a large pond. Boat rentals, pool, game room available. The site we had overlooked the pond and was perfect."

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: Some campgrounds have both open and shaded options. At Stateline Campresort, "The sites are very well set up. You have your pick of shady sites or sites with no trees."

Hookup limitations: Most campgrounds near Eastford offer partial hookups. At Mashamoquet Brook State Park's Wolf Den Campground, "The parking pads are paved and a few have overhanging branches, but the trees provide separation and some shade on largely open sites that tend to open up toward the back with open areas for pitching tents. Sites have fire rings with grills and picnic tables. Site 20 is the only one with electric."

Staff assistance for setup: Many campground staff provide assistance with RV parking. As one visitor to Wilderness Lake noted, "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."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Eastford, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Eastford, CT offers a wide range of camping options, with 148 campgrounds and RV parks near Eastford, CT and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Eastford, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eastford, CT is Brialee Family Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Eastford, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Eastford, CT.

What parks are near Eastford, CT?

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