Best Tent Camping near Hamden, CT

Looking for the best campgrounds near Hamden, CT? There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Hamden, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Tent Sites Near Hamden, Connecticut (14)

    1. Wildwood State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Wading River, NY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 929-4314

    $20 - $225 / night

    "Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers ."

    "Nice size camp site , bathrooms are descent, lame not having a fire ring , you have to rent one or bring your own."

    2. Hidden Lake Farm

    1 Review
    Higganum, CT
    17 miles
    +1 (860) 301-6983

    $49 / night

    "I would like to welcome your host, Mary, to our platform. There are 2 lodging options to choose from. Pets welcome! Book your stay today and come back here to leave them some love."

    3. Webb Mountain Park

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    Stevenson, CT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 452-2806

    $10 - $35 / night

    4. Chapman Pond Preserve

    1 Review
    Hadlyme, CT
    24 miles
    Website

    "Good tent platforms, picnic tables and outhouse. CT river within view. Good site"

    5. Gillette Castle State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Hadlyme, CT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 526-2336

    $5 / night

    "There's a few sites close to each other, so it is nice to go with enough people to occupy them all at once to keep it personal. You can swim and fish and relax all day!"

    6. Selden Neck State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Hadlyme, CT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 526-2336

    $5 / night

    "Selden Neck State Park is an island in the Connecticut River with no roads or development other than 4 campsites. You have to kayak or boat in."

    7. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    9 Reviews
    Cross River, NY
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7317

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."

    "There’s elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing. You have the options of a lean to here."

    8. Windmill Hill - Connecticut White Memorial Campground

    1 Review
    Bantam, CT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 567-0089

    $25 / night

    "Quiet woods atmosphere with trail’s. Wonderful place to camp. Very clean"

    9. Onion Mountain Park

    3 Reviews
    West Simsbury, CT
    33 miles
    Website

    "We arrived at the parking lot of Onion Mountain Park at around 2 pm and proceeded to get our bags packed for the hike."

    "Very peaceful overnight camping, no permit required. Small campsite, first come first served basis. Other posts claim you can park right the site, but you can not."

    10. Mountain Lakes Park

    3 Reviews
    North Salem, NY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7312

    "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."

    "A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Hamden, CT

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Hamden, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Hamden, CT is Wildwood State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 23 reviews.

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