Best Cabin Camping near Gilman, CT

Several campgrounds near Gilman, Connecticut provide cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Mystic KOA in North Stonington offers deluxe cabins furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, Keurig coffee makers, and full-sized refrigerators. Hopeville Pond State Park Campground features more rustic cabin options, with one cabin located at the beginning of Loop F. Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah and Waters Edge Family Campground in Lebanon also provide cabin accommodations with access to shared facilities. According to one visitor at Mystic KOA, "The deluxe cabin was cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, Keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge."

Rustic cabins typically include basic furnishings like bunk beds and minimal amenities, while deluxe options provide more home-like comforts including kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Most state park cabins are seasonal, operating from May through September, while private resorts like Mystic KOA remain open year-round. Pet policies vary significantly between locations, with many private campgrounds allowing pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. Reservations are essential during summer months when cabin rentals fill quickly. One camper noted, "We always rented a Kamping Kabin when we came here, which is a very basic cabin with bunk beds and a small refrigerator."

Most cabin rentals provide beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels unless specifically advertised as furnished. Kitchen facilities range from simple refrigerators in basic cabins to full kitchenettes with microwaves and coffee makers in deluxe units. Fire rings and picnic tables are standard at most cabin sites, though some locations require guests to bring or rent their own cooking grates. On-site camp stores at larger facilities like Odetah Camping Resort and Mystic KOA stock essential supplies, firewood, and basic groceries, while smaller state park locations may have limited or no provisions available.

Best Cabin Sites Near Gilman, Connecticut (51)

    1. Odetah Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Bozrah, CT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 889-4144

    "Tucked away in the woods I never knew this was there! Beautiful pond and a good mix of seasonal and overnight sites as well as cabins. Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim."

    "The lake is great!! The pool area is a little small, but the attraction is the lake. The splash area at the pool is great for little kids."

    2. Waters Edge Family Campground

    10 Reviews
    Amston, CT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 642-7470

    $45 - $100 / night

    "Most amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs!"

    "We weren’t sure what to expect- we picked this campsite last minute because of the location."

    3. Strawberry Park

    13 Reviews
    Griswold, CT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 886-1944

    $60 - $120 / night

    "Plenty of open space a dog park area. 3 pools a kiddie pool and outdoor in ground hot tub. Golf cart rentals. Very clean and accommodating"

    "Kids had fun on the many play grounds. It was a bit too cold outside but the pools and hot tubs looked nice. Splash pad was clean and used by kids. Lots of roads to bike on and walk dogs."

    4. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "every campsite has its own fire pit with a grill attachment and a picnic table. my site was tent only and you couldn’t pull your car up to the site so unloading and loading was a hassle. beach is a short"

    "Park staff were very friendly and helpful. Stayed on an inner loop site at Heron and found it very difficult to back in my small trailer due to the alignment of the sites and other vehicles."

    5. Hopeville Pond State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Some of the site have 50A/20A electric hookups and there’s a dump station available.There’s a small boat ramp without trailer parking Neither pets nor alcohol are permitted."

    "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."

    6. Aces High RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Montville, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-8858

    $74 - $80 / night

    "Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups."

    "Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors."

    7. Sunfox Campground

    5 Reviews
    Versailles, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 376-1081

    "Campground is situated in a beautiful valley with a little pond, hiking trails, playground, jumping pillow, swimming pool and hot tub. Owner is very involved, energetic, and friendly."

    "They have a beautiful pool, playground and a large jumping pillow like a huge trampoline you can’t fall off of. There is a beautiful creek that many of the sites border."

    8. Hidden Acres Campground

    4 Reviews
    Versailles, CT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 887-9633

    "Sites are nice and the restrooms/showers are the cleanest I’ve seen anywhere. Lots of fun at the beach, kayaking on the lake or just hanging at your site."

    "Food sold on weekends at cabin restaurant with outdoor dining."

    9. Mystic KOA

    24 Reviews
    North Stonington, CT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 599-5101

    "The only drawback is the proximity to Interstate 95. You can hear the highway very well at night, particularly in the safari field."

    "This campground is just 15-minutes from Mystic and about an hour’s drive to Newport, Rhode Island."

    10. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "This KOA Niantic CT location is about 2 hours from home. It was the perfect place (not far from home) to practice.  "

    "His place in Niantic Connecticut very close to downtown and the beach which they have a shuttle for. The staff is very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the area."

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Cabin Reviews near Gilman, CT

415 Reviews of 51 Gilman Campgrounds


  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Huge campground, not many level sites.

    I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer. Rates are reasonable for state residents, but quite high if you are out-of-state, given the amenities. There are no hookups, but dump stations are available. Bathrooms have flush toilets and coin-operated showers. There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent.

    There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it. No alcohol allowed. 

    I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, be sure to bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks and orient your head to the uphill side. Most of the sites have some degree of visual separation from their neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts. Site have fire rings and picnic tables, but if you plan to cook over the fire, bring your own grate or plan to use sticks and/or aluminum foil. 

    If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside. Some are located along the pond.

    3-4 bar cell phone coverage. No road traffic. East Beach is nearby, but parking fills early.

  • M
    Mar. 18, 2017

    Black Rock State Park Campground

    A nice family friendly campground

    This is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Mystic KOA

    Awesome Sunsets at the Mystic KOA

    Didn’t quite feel like camping, but it was still a lovely weekend away at the Mystic KOA. We decided to head down to check out the aquarium and stayed at a deluxe cabin. It was cute and clean and furnished with linens, cookware, utensils, kitchen essentials, keurig coffee maker/pods, and full-sized fridge. Only complaint was an odd, musty smell we couldn’t quite figure out.

    The grounds are large with vast amounts of space. Be forewarned that it’s right off of 95, and the sound definitely carries. Trees are sparse in areas, but the sunsets were a nice trade off. Amenities seemed nice from what we could tell - cool outdoor movie screen, pools and playground, though we certainly didn’t get to enjoy these things in February.

  • S
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    Great Beach

    This campground has great sites with great beach access. Running water and full bathrooms. Also close local shopping and restaurants. Campground is extremely reasonably priced. You have to book early as this Campground books extremely quickly during peak season.

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 15, 2022

    Getaway Machimoodus

    First Time Glamper!

    Getaway is fabulous! My first glamping experience was a winner! Machimoodus is one of the newest outposts just outside Boston and NYC. My bf and I went during one of the snowiest weekends all winter, but it was completely worth it!

    First of all, the huge picture window in the cabin is AMAZING. It is just so rejuvenating waking up to freshly fallen snow on the trees - corny I know, but 100% accurate. The cabin was beautiful and rustic, and outfitted with cookware, dishes, a Bluetooth capable radio, essentials like coffee for purchase, books and a shovel for the snow.

    Since the outpost was new, the fire pit was brand new, and despite the snow, we were able to cook on it. Very easy to use.

    Only critiques would be the lackluster water pressure in the shower and how icy the walkway leading up from the driveway got in the cold weather. The water pressure was a small price to pay, however, and the icy walkway is resolved easily enough wearing micro-spikes.

    I can’t recommend enough. It can be a pricy excursion, but the outposts are established in very beautiful settings. I cannot wait to check out more!

  • Linsey S.
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Mystic KOA

    Wasp Breeding Ground!

    Pros: Helpful staff, morning garbage pickup, excellent laundry facility, plenty of activities and amenities for children. Cons: Wasps!! Wasps everywhere!! We did our best to keep them at bay by lighting some sage but they were persistent. Not much privacy back in the tent/cabin areas, camp sites very close together and people have the ability to stare right into your site.

  • Becca Z.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    White Pines Campsites

    Clean Campsites

    We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site. A lot of the sites we drove by were pretty sloped- I would recommend a drive though if you can beforehand.

    The picnic table was chained down so there weren’t many options to set up having the fire pit and picnic table where they were.

    Hiking trails were nice, good variety of easier and more difficult terrain.

  • N
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    Shady Spot walking distance from Beach

    I’ve lived in CT all my life but never used the Rocky Neck State Park Campground until now.

    The campgrounds are named after water fowl: Crane, Egret, Osprey, Heron etc...We stayed in Egret. We camped at site #4 (sunny) then moved to #38 (shady).

    Both spots were quiet, music low and people minded their business. Equal mix of RVs big and small as well as many tents.

    Bathhouses and toilets were not as cleaned as I would have liked but passable. Coronavirus social distancing required.

    Sites include one paved parking spot (ours was very muddy) a fire pit and a picnic table. No water or electric hookup. Wi-fi not available at this campground. Fire wood is sold at camp office. There is no store in park - no ice either.

    A lot of you children. Short walk to Rock Neck beach. Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids.

    Anyone with kayaks can’t easily get to boat launch. It’s 4-5 miles by car at 4 mile river boat launch. See photos.

  • Tom S.
    Dec. 10, 2021

    Aces High RV Park

    Nice campground

    Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.


Guide to Gilman

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Gilman, Connecticut, where you can enjoy nature while having the comforts of home.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Mystic KOA, families can enjoy daily activities, two pools, and a pub truck for adult beverages, making it a fun spot for all ages.
  • Rocky Neck State Park Campground offers easy access to the beach, perfect for swimming and sunbathing, along with hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Brialee Family Campground features a sandy beach and a lake for swimming, plus organized activities that keep kids entertained throughout your stay.

Explore the wonders of Mystic Aquarium

  • Just a short drive from Mystic KOA, the Mystic Aquarium is a must-visit for families, showcasing marine life and interactive exhibits.
  • Odetah Camping Resort is conveniently located near Mystic, allowing easy access to the aquarium and other local attractions.
  • Niantic KOA provides a shuttle service to nearby attractions, including the Mystic Aquarium, making it a great base for exploration.

Cabins are available at Brialee Family Campground

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Gilman, CT is Odetah Camping Resort with a 3.9-star rating from 13 reviews.

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