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Best Cabin Camping near Hartford, CT

441 Reviews

Several campgrounds near Hartford offer cabin accommodations ranging from rustic to well-appointed. Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol provides cabin rentals with electric hookups and modern amenities, while Austin Hawes Memorial Campground in American Legion State Forest offers more rustic cabin options along the Farmington River. "Very well maintained and friendly staff will stay again when in the area," noted one visitor about Lake Compounce. GrandView CampResort & Cottages in Moodus and Wolf's Den Family Campground in East Haddam also feature cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities including electricity, picnic tables, and fire rings.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season from May through October. Pet policies vary by campground, with Lake Compounce, Wolf's Den, and GrandView all allowing pets at their cabin sites. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cabin sites at Austin Hawes Memorial are "nice and big private sites" offering "peace and quiet while providing a great location for fishing and hiking." Hammonasset State Park Campground in Madison and Black Rock State Park in Watertown offer seasonal cabin rentals that typically close after Labor Day.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering basic cooking equipment while others provide only outdoor fire rings or grills. Several campgrounds have on-site stores selling firewood, ice, and basic provisions. White Pines Campsites and Brialee Family Campground feature market facilities where campers can purchase supplies. The Pleasant Valley General Store near Austin Hawes Memorial Campground "provides everything you need in addition to live bait and even a rod and reel to purchase if you forget yours," according to one review.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Hartford, Connecticut (52)

    1. Lake Compounce Campground

    12 Reviews
    Bristol, CT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 583-3300

    "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper. They have cabins, teepee and tent sites."

    "As I am set up for bed I see one other large green tent that looks deserted."

    2. Austin Hawes Memorial Campground — American Legion State Forest

    12 Reviews
    Riverton, CT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 379-0922

    $17 - $50 / night

    "We were passing through Connecticut and needed a place to crash. Loved this campsite! Very chilled and secluded in your own site. I liked that it felt like a litrle community but still quotr private."

    "Super quiet, private campgrounds nestled in the trees, right on a river. This is an anglers campground, so there was some serious fishing going on. Not many kids or partiers."

    3. White Pines Campsites

    11 Reviews
    Winsted, CT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 379-0124

    $74 / night

    "We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site."

    "We got a tent spot and it was perfect since it was the furthest one away and there was no one near us which is probably why we loved it so much bc we were so isolated. a little disappointed in the site"

    4. Waters Edge Family Campground

    10 Reviews
    Amston, CT
    22 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."

    5. Brialee Family Campground

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

    $25 - $150 / night

    "Tent sites available but mostly RV/Campers. WiFi in common areas isn’t great so if you’re planning on working during some down time, this isn’t the place. Nice hiking around the area."

    "They provide a store with all the essentials, a game room, laundry room, Rec hall, and multiple bathhouses throughout the Campground."

    6. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 245-1817

    $20 - $70 / night

    "Running water and full bathrooms. Also close local shopping and restaurants. Campground is extremely reasonably priced."

    "_Hammonasset Beach State Park Campground is huge, family-friendly, and has direct beach access from the campground."

    7. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Granville, MA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 357-6494

    "They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing. They also have a nice little store and snack bar. There is also a mini golf course and a mining area where kids can “mine” “gems”."

    "It looked like the sites were close together, but I was there before there were leaves on the trees and could see how there would be more privacy once they filled out."

    8. Black Rock State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Thomaston, CT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 283-8088

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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."

    "Beautiful state park, very clean .. fishing, lake swimming, hiking trails. Bathrooms, free showers .. stores within a 5 minute drive. Most of the camp ground site are not secluded .."

    9. Wolf's Den Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Hadlyme, CT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 873-9681

    "This place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River (major RT 9 highway is on west side)."

    "Mini golf, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lots of playgrounds for the kids. Family oriented park. Bingo, board games, and other activities available. Honey wagon available. Grey dump at site."

    10. GrandView CampResort & Cottages

    2 Reviews
    Moodus, CT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 873-3332

    $30 - $70 / night

    "Not much privacy but very spaced out"

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441 Reviews of 52 Hartford Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • Kari M.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Great spot for your whole family

    This campground overall was pretty good. It is a larger campground, with large sites. Within the campground there are also restrooms available, showers and water. I would advise to bring your own water, because the running water they provide doesn't taste the best and smells like rotten eggs. Just my opinion. The campsites also have a fire ring pit and a picnic table, which was nice for my large family. It wasn't too busy when we went- we got there on a Friday night around 6pm and were able to get a spot. There are also some fun activities within the campground, and things nearby. There are some good hiking and biking trails. My family and I went on a hike one morning, and my brothers enjoyed riding their bikes along the path. There is a restaurant near by that plays live music. The night we went, it was country music. Not sure how often they do this, or if the music changes. They do also have cabins you can rent, but we enjoyed the camping experience. We were in section C, spot 85. It was a pretty good, private spot. The campground was pretty clean, although we did see some trash throughout the campground that we picked up as we walked by it.

  • 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 Hartford

Cabin camping near Hartford, Connecticut offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home.

Cabins are available at Brialee Family Campground

  • This campground features beautiful and clean cabins, making it an ideal spot for families looking to enjoy a fun-filled getaway.
  • With a sandy beach and various activities, Brialee ensures that kids have plenty to do while adults can relax.
  • The friendly staff and engaging activities make it a well-reviewed choice for a memorable cabin camping experience.

Explore the nearby Black Rock State Park Campground

  • Nestled in a scenic area, this campground offers cabins that provide easy access to hiking trails and stunning views.
  • The park is perfect for fishing, swimming, and enjoying nature, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Visitors appreciate the clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, enhancing the overall camping experience.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Lake Compounce Campground, families can enjoy the adjacent amusement park, providing endless entertainment options.
  • Odetah Camping Resort features a beach on a pond, a splash pad, and various family-friendly activities, ensuring a fun-filled stay.
  • Mineral Springs Family Campgrounds offers a welcoming environment with clean sites and friendly staff, perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy nature.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Hartford, CT is Lake Compounce Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.

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