Best Cabin Camping near Enfield, CT
Austin Hawes Memorial Campground in American Legion State Forest provides rental cabins alongside the Farmington River, with access to trout fishing and hiking trails. The cabins serve as simple overnight accommodations without water hookups, though the campground maintains shower facilities and clean bathrooms within walking distance of all sites. Mineral Springs Family Campgrounds offers cabin rentals with more amenities, including electricity and furnishings. Brialee Family Campground features cabins that can accommodate families comfortably. "Our cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful," noted one visitor about their stay at Brialee.
Rustic cabins predominate at Austin Hawes, while more furnished options exist at private campgrounds like Prospect Mountain Campground and Charlie Brown Campground. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months from May through September. Prospect Mountain Campground operates seasonally from May 1st to Columbus Day, with cabin availability limited during this period. Many campgrounds are pet-friendly, though policies vary by location. A visitor to Austin Hawes noted, "We stayed right on the river side, no hook up, but they have a dump station."
Most cabin rentals provide basic furnishings but require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire rings with picnic tables to equipped kitchenettes, depending on the campground. The Pleasant Valley General Store near Austin Hawes "provides everything you need" according to one camper, and several campgrounds like Charlie Brown and Mineral Springs operate small camp stores with essentials. Waters Edge Family Campground and White Pines Campsites both offer firewood for purchase on-site, eliminating the need to transport it. Lake Compounce Campground prohibits outside alcohol but provides market services for other supplies.
