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    Campgrounds in Morris, Connecticut encompass a range of accommodation options from lakeside retreats to wooded hideaways. Point Folly Campground on Bantam Lake provides direct water access for kayaking and fishing, while Cozy Hills Campground offers more developed facilities with electric hookups and shower access. The landscape features a mix of state parks and private campgrounds, with both tent and RV sites widely available. Several campgrounds in the area feature cabin options, particularly at Black Rock State Park Campground and Lake Waramaug State Park which offer traditional camping amenities alongside cabin rentals.

    Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from May through mid-October, with limited year-round options. Facilities vary considerably across sites, from basic amenities at primitive locations to full hookups at more developed campgrounds. "The campground was clean and quiet. Pool was nice and clean but a little cold," noted one visitor about Cozy Hills. Road conditions can be challenging at some locations, with campers reporting steep, narrow roads at certain facilities like Gentiles Campground. Winter closures affect most state parks, though a few private campgrounds remain accessible. Cell phone coverage varies significantly, with some remote locations having minimal to no service.

    Waterfront camping areas receive particularly positive feedback from visitors, especially those seeking fishing opportunities. According to one camper at Point Folly, "Point Folly is a small, quiet campground that has water, pit toilets and I think a dumping station. The campground is right on Bantam Lake which is great for boaters/kayakers, fisherman and families." Black Rock State Park provides hiking trails with scenic views and waterfalls alongside camping facilities. Privacy between sites varies considerably across the region, with some campgrounds offering well-separated wooded sites while others feature more open layouts with limited screening between neighbors. Many developed campgrounds offer family-friendly amenities including pools, playgrounds and organized activities, particularly at larger establishments. Campers frequently mention the clean facilities at most locations, though bathroom access and proximity can be inconsistent at some of the more sprawling properties.

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    Best Campgrounds near Morris (109)

      1. Cozy Hills Campground

      4.4(9)4mi from MorrisRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there."

      "We stayed near the water. Clean private bathrooms were a plus. Clean pool but only 3 feet deep."

      from $72 - $122 / night

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      2. Black Rock State Park Campground

      4.2(6)5mi from Morris68 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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 .."

      "The family next to me offered me dinner one night after I spent the whole day working on my RV. Spanish rice chicken the works the plate could barely hold it all."

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      3. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

      3.1(9)10mi from Morris73 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view."

      "One of my favorite so far , went with family , to comply w covid and social distancing, the camp only rent your site and no one on your left or right or across ! Amazing !"

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      4. Lake Compounce Campground

      4.5(12)15mi from MorrisRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Affiliated with Lake Compounce Amusement Park adjacent to campground."

      "It is adjacent to an amusement park so there were lots of families here. None of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out."

      5. Gentiles Campground

      3.1(7)8mi from MorrisRVs, Tents

      "Quiet CG near Waterbury CT. Close to major stores for resupply. CG has lots of friendly seasonal campers and lots of other sites."

      "There’s two brand new bathrooms on site one of which is conveniently located right by the pool. Owners are doing new renovations to make this place look good!"

      from $55 - $150 / night

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      6. Point Folly Campground

      4.5(2)2mi from MorrisRVs, Tents

      "The campground is right on Bantam Lake which is great for boaters/kayakers  fisherman and families.  I have found the east side of the lake to be much more windy than the west side of the lake.   "

      "Beautiful lake for swimming, kayaking or fishing. Small little island"

      7. Austin Hawes Memorial Campground — American Legion State Forest

      4.4(16)20mi from Morris35 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      "Right on the farmington river and off the main road with access to many many other favorable fishing spots. Definitely need to come back. Great rates on all sites."

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      8. Kettletown State Park Campground

      4.3(12)18mi from Morris53 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway.  This time we tried one of the sites on the water, and I probably wouldn't choose the same site again. "

      "Semi private with great view and nice walks to the water. Noise was not a problem overnight as to having problems with noises neighbors at other CT state parks."

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      9. Windmill Hill - Connecticut White Memorial Campground

      5.0(1)3mi from MorrisTents

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

      from $25 / night

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      10. Branch Brook Campground

      3.5(2)6mi from MorrisRVs, Tents

      "Sites are pretty close together and the campground is close to a fairly busy road. The pool and laundry areas were clean and seemed newer."

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    527 Reviews of 109 Morris Campgrounds


    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 17, 2026

      Totoket Valley RV Park

      Very Friendly and quick check in/out!

      I was in the area and needed a location to hook up. Temperature at 7:00 p.m. was 85 in July which is expected. They're able to get me in for the night. Quick and easy. Had smoke from the Canadian Wildfire which made for a good sunset

    • Greg S.
      Jul. 8, 2026

      Mills Norrie State Park Campground

      4.7 stars

      Excellent campground! The forest is beautiful, the Hudson River is super close, there are great trails, and the surrounding area is beautiful. Sites are electric only, so make sure your water pump is working and fresh water tank is full. There are spigots for filling and a nice dump station. The player is excellent. I don't think tetn camping here would be great because the tent sites are closer together and there are trains that pass regularly. We couldn't hear the trains in our camper and our site was large and private with great Forest and hammock trees. The mansion tours at Vanderbilt and Mills were awesome!

    • Julia B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 2, 2026

      Lake Compounce Campground

      Very clean, friendly staff and not crowded

      We arrived after 10pm so we couldn’t go into the general store to check in. But there was an envelope with our name and a description of where we had to go. Because it was so dark we couldn’t find it but the security guard was really helpful and showed us the way. We spent a really quiet night at this campground at a tent site with our rooftop tent and appreciated the clean showers and friendly staff. We would come back anytime.

    • hutton family
      Jul. 2, 2026

      Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

      Amazing stay

      I called as we were 3 hours away for a spot for the night. The lady who answered was amazing and asked everything to pick us the right spot. We showed up after hours and found our spot. It was so peaceful and so beautiful. Bathrooms were extremely clean! I recommend this spot to everyone! Well worth it!

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 27, 2026

      Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground

      Nice midweek stay location

      Tall pines, the sound of the mighty housatonic river, and some car noise on the nearby 2 lane. The campground is landscaped and maintained beautifully. the highlight is the river, ever-present in sound. The primo sites are on the northern end , where most sites are right on the water, and just a small descent. Bathrooms are good, not great. Showers are push button automatic, water was warm. We have a small RV, the dump site is up the main road about a 1/2 mile in a turnout. Free for campers, on your honor. At office were college aged young men and women in very casual street clothes all very nice, and mannerly, but not very knowledgeable, and hard to believe they could handle an adverse situation. I asked for the soap to be filled in the mens room on Thursday afternoon at 4 and it was still not done at noon the next day. -it’s a 2 minute walk from the office. I asked about a hike, they told me a trail head was a mile up the road. We found a spur directly across the street. I miss real docents, with knowledge, and wearing the garb. All sites not directly on the river side have paths down to get there. Did a nice little moderate hike just across the street called Pine Knob. Nice vista, quick 760ft ascent, combines withe AT for a length, then back down total 3 miles the way we did it. Some nice restaurants in Kent. Found a good breakfast in Goshen. We’ll be going back.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 25, 2026

      Hemlock Ridge MUA Dispersed

      Charming mossy woods on a ridge

      Arrived at night on a weekday to find two other vehicles parked in the lot, srilll was able to find a fire ring with a level area relatively easy. Very quiet, just the sounds of owls hooting at night. Very nice mixed forest, seems managed well. It is somewhat buggy. But doesn’t seem to be overly infested with ticks at least.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 25, 2026

      Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground

      The nice part of Connecticut

      A really nice campground for tenters and dry campers. No hookups, but decent bathrooms, lukewarm showers and well kept. The Housatonic river is wide and shallow but good for soaking on a hot day and right behind pretty much every campsite. The riverside sites have a clear view, the others you walk through the woods. The only negative is Route 7, which gets busy in the mornings, and at rush hours, but quiets down at night. Not a busy highway to begin with, but a major route. A good up and down hike right across the street, 760 ft ascent in a mile or so, 3 mile loop, you see AT through hikers on the portion of the combined trail. There is a drinking water tap you can hook a hose to for filling your RV, or jugs. No dump station. We had our class B here. Sites mostly level. Come during the week for better privacy. Supposedly fly fisherman come on weekends. Cute cabins for rent in a awesome location.

    • Eric LeBoeuf
      Jun. 23, 2026

      October Mountain State Forest Campground

      Idk where to start

      First off the cons the train at 130 am is wonderful to get woken up to 2nd the sites are on top of each other 3 not many level sites didnt hear the buzzing at all no daddy long legs but ticks let's talk about how many ticks I got in the park I pulled 7 off of me in 5 nights at that park

    • Julie S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 22, 2026

      Mills Norrie State Park Campground

      Quiet park, old showers

      Spent one night here. The park is quiet. The facilities are a little outdated, although they said that newer ones had been built by the marina. I wasn’t up for the 15 minute walk, having just hiked up a mountain. My spot included electrical and water hook ups.


    Guide to Morris

    Campgrounds around Morris, Connecticut sit within the Litchfield Hills region at elevations ranging from 600-1,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Summer temperatures typically reach 70-85°F with moderate humidity, while spring and fall bring cooler temperatures with vibrant foliage changes. Most campgrounds in this area operate from May through October with limited winter accessibility at select locations.

    What to do

    Kayaking and boating access: Point Folly Campground offers direct access to Bantam Lake. "Point Folly is a small, quiet campground that has water, pit toilets and I think a dumping station. The campground is right on Bantam Lake which is great for boaters/kayakers, fisherman and families," notes Judy S. The eastern side of the lake tends to experience stronger winds than the western side.

    Hiking varied terrain: Black Rock State Park Campground provides multiple trail options with scenic overlooks. "Lot of good hiking trails with a scenic view and waterfall to discover," reports one visitor. Nearby attractions include Leather Man Cave, Whitestone Cliffs, and Tory's Den for additional exploration options.

    Fishing opportunities: Austin Hawes Memorial Campground sits alongside the Farmington River with excellent fishing access. "Trophy trout river with excellent fishing, but catch and release only," notes Melissa R. Multiple sites back directly to the river, providing convenient access for anglers.

    What campers like

    Privacy between sites: Many campsites at Austin Hawes Memorial Campground offer more seclusion than other area options. "Well spaced out lots, you have a lot of privacy," notes Austin S. The spacing creates a quieter atmosphere compared to more densely packed campgrounds in the region.

    Clean facilities: Lake Compounce Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "Very nice facilities. Sites are well maintained, with fresh wood chips and groomed gravel," according to Jon R. The campground offers bathroom facilities with showers that receive positive reviews for cleanliness.

    Family-friendly amenities: Cozy Hills Campground provides numerous organized activities. "Well maintained, very clean campground. Lots and lots of activities for kids! Arts & Crafts, Arcade, Bingo, Casino Night etc. Pool is very nice for families - with no deep end, really safe for younger kids," shares Ann S. The campground also features fishing on-site with a camp store offering meals.

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Lake Waramaug State Park Campground has minimal connectivity. "Cell service is basically non-existent. Our trip this weekend was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years," explains G Y. This campground intentionally creates a disconnected experience, though reception improves about 5 minutes away by car.

    Road conditions: Gentiles Campground features challenging access roads. "Roads were narrow and steep and hard to maneuver bigger trailers and rigs," warns Mae. Sites at several campgrounds in the region may be difficult to reach with larger vehicles.

    Seasonal crowds: Lake Waramaug experiences significant differences between weekday and weekend use. "If you go during the week the place is a ghost town... I would never camp here on a weekend.... it is a party place then," advises Katrina M. Similar patterns occur at several campgrounds in the region, with notable noise and activity increases during summer weekends.

    Tips for camping with families

    Activity options: Kettletown State Park Campground provides diverse recreation. "Kettletown State Park isn't just for camping. There are also hiking trails, a fishing area and a swimming hole," explains Elaine C. The campground offers both tent sites and cabins, though note that cabins lack kitchens and bathrooms.

    Site selection considerations: Cozy Hills Campground requires strategic planning for families. "It's very hilly. A golf cart is recommended if your site is far from the pool," advises Rino S. Families report that sites near amenities provide easier access for children, while more distant sites might require additional transportation.

    Swimming options: Several campgrounds have swimming restrictions or limitations. Lake Compounce Campground has a pool but lacks a natural swimming area. At Kettletown, swimming availability depends on water quality testing, with occasional closures due to bacteria levels.

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup availability: Lake Compounce Campground provides partial hookups. "This was good for an overnight stop on our way south. The sites were long so even though you face your neighbor, the sites were long enough that our door wasn't directly across from our neighbor. None of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out," reports Tina. Water and electric connections are available, along with cable TV at most sites.

    Site spacing and privacy: Many RV sites throughout the region provide limited separation. "Nice facility, friendly staff. They pack us in pretty tight in some sites," notes Mike W. about Cozy Hills Campground. Most developed campgrounds feature open layouts with limited screening between neighbors compared to more primitive options.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Morris, CT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Morris, CT offers a wide range of camping options, with 109 campgrounds and RV parks near Morris, CT and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

    Which is the most popular campground near Morris, CT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Morris, CT is Cozy Hills Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 9 reviews.

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Morris, CT.

    What parks are near Morris, CT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Morris, CT that allow camping, notably Northfield Brook Lake and Hop Brook Lake.