RV camping near Morris, Connecticut offers access to diverse seasonal landscapes across the Litchfield Hills region. The area features multiple wooded campgrounds within a 30-minute drive radius, with elevations ranging from 700 to 1,100 feet. Most tent sites in the region are built on platforms to manage the sloping terrain that characterizes many local campgrounds.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Rudd Pond at Taconic State Park provides access to largemouth bass fishing. "There is plenty of fishing access from shore and you can rent a boat for the whole day to fish on the water," notes one camper who caught "2 decent-sized largemouth bass" during their stay.
Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds maintain swimming areas for cooling off. "Best swimming experience ever," reports a visitor to Lake Taghkanic State Park, which features a clean beach with imported sand. The water is "beautiful and clean" according to another camper.
Hiking connections: Trails ranging from beginner to moderate difficulty connect many campgrounds to larger trail systems. At Taconic State Park, "There is a trailhead at the end of the campground that connects to the other trails in Taconic State Park," making it easy to access longer routes directly from your campsite.
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Prospect Mountain Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "Our site was even raked clean," reports one visitor, while another notes that the bathrooms at Rudd Pond campground include "a new bath house with multiple shower rooms."
Family-oriented activities: Structured programming keeps children engaged at many campgrounds. One reviewer states that Prospect Mountain offers "activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides. They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing."
Varied site options: Many campgrounds offer a mix of tent platforms, traditional sites, and cabin rentals. A visitor to Lake Taghkanic explains: "They have both platform and dirt tent sites, all sites come equipped with fire pits. The bathrooms and showers are clean and the water stayed hot until the last weekend of the season."
What you should know
Limited privacy at some sites: Site selection matters significantly in this region. At Cozy Hills Campground, a camper observed: "The only downside was the real lack of privacy at almost all the sites we saw. It was more like staying in a summer cottage colony. Most sites were not wooded and provided no buffer from one to the next."
Terrain challenges: Many campgrounds feature significant elevation changes. "It's very hilly. A golf cart is recommended if your site is far from the pool," advises a Cozy Hills visitor. Similarly, at Gentiles Campground, "roads were narrow and steep and hard to maneuver bigger trailers and rigs."
Seasonal limitations: Most sites operate from mid-April through mid-October, with reduced amenities during shoulder seasons. A visitor to Lake Taghkanic noted that even in October, "the water stayed hot until the last weekend of the season."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with dedicated activity schedules: Clarence Fahnestock State Park provides family-friendly amenities. "There is a nice open beach on Canopus Lake with a concession area and bathhouse, which we found to be quite clean! They even have boat rentals," reports a camper.
Check site locations relative to facilities: At many campgrounds, bathroom access varies widely by site location. "My advice would be to take the sites on the hill, nearest to the bathrooms, as all these sites seemed to be generally very well maintained," suggests a Fahnestock visitor.
Consider platform tent sites for rain protection: Platform sites keep equipment dry during wet weather. "This was our second time coming to this campground and our second time getting dumped on by the rain, but have no fear!! The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection!" notes a Lake Taghkanic camper.
Tips from RVers
Plan for dump station timing: Most rv camping facilities near Morris, Connecticut require planning for sanitation. At Lake Compounce Campground, "None of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out," advises an RVer.
Check site layouts: RV site configurations vary significantly between campgrounds. At Lake Compounce, a camper noted, "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."
Verify campground roads before arrival: Narrow access routes can challenge larger motorhomes. "Roads were narrow and steep and hard to maneuver bigger trailers and rigs," warns a visitor to Gentiles Campground, while Branch Brook Campground features "big-rig friendly sites with water, electric, and sewer connections on spacious gravel pads."
