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Best Campgrounds near New Fairfield, CT

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Campgrounds near New Fairfield, Connecticut include a mix of state parks and private facilities within a short drive. Kettletown State Park Campground in Southbury offers tent, RV, and cabin camping with electric hookups and shoreline access. Lake Waramaug State Park provides tent and RV sites with water views about 30 miles north. The region features several established campgrounds rather than dispersed camping options, with most sites concentrated in Connecticut and neighboring New York counties. Most facilities are seasonal operations, typically closing between September and December before reopening in spring.

The camping season in this region generally runs from late April through early October, with peak visitor numbers in July and August. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly on summer weekends. "Drive-in tent campgrounds offer adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill," noted one visitor about Harriman State Park's Beaver Pond Campground. Several campgrounds near New Fairfield experience heavy weekend crowds during summer, with facilities like swimming beaches and hiking trails drawing day visitors in addition to overnight campers. Cell service varies throughout the area, with better connectivity at developed campgrounds than in more remote areas.

Campers consistently mention the proximity to water as a significant advantage of camping in this region. Several state parks feature swimming areas, fishing access, and boat launches. While the campgrounds offer convenient access to natural settings, some visitors note the developed nature of the surrounding landscape. One camper observed that Ward Pound Ridge Reservation has "manicured grounds; sites far apart" and that "the grounds are far too well trimmed." Wildlife encounters are common, with visitors reporting bears in Harriman State Park and raccoons at Croton Point Park. Many campgrounds are within a reasonable drive of New York City, making them popular weekend destinations for urban residents seeking outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Best Camping Sites Near New Fairfield, Connecticut (102)

    1. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Fishkill, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 225-7207

    $17 / night

    "When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."

    "We were right next to the entrance for hiking trails which was convenient. The facilities are a bit of a walk, but that means it is spread out and there's plenty of room to relax and have fun."

    2. Kettletown State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Stevenson, CT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 264-5678

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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."

    3. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    9 Reviews
    Cross River, NY
    16 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."

    "The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience. The staff is friendly as well"

    4. Mountain Lakes Park

    3 Reviews
    North Salem, NY
    12 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."

    5. Camp W Herrlich

    1 Review
    Holmes, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 319-3084

    6. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    New Preston, CT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 868-0220

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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 !"

    7. Freedom Farm Homestead

    1 Review
    New Milford, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 508-1594

    $50 - $70 / night

    8. Cozy Hills Campground

    8 Reviews
    Bantam, CT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 567-2119

    $72 - $122 / night

    "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."

    9. Steep Rock Association

    1 Review
    Washington, CT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 868-9131

    "Each one is far away from the others."

    10. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $17 - $20 / night

    "Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."

    "The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."

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  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Gentiles Campground

    Nice place to stay

    Quiet CG near Waterbury CT. Close to major stores for resupply. CG has lots of friendly seasonal campers and lots of other sites. Most sites seem pretty level, but there are some steep roads in the CG. There is an airport next to CG, but it is for single engine private planes only so not a problem. Not by a major road so little traffic noise. I would stay here again.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • Mike W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Cozy Hills Campground

    First time here

    Nice facility, friendly staff. They pack us in pretty tight in some sites.

  • J
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Our go-to spot

    My wife and I love this campground. It is right at the entrance to wine country on Long Island and has a beach on the Long Island Sound. (A little rocky on the north shore)

  • Alicia B.
    Jul. 27, 2025

    River Highlands State Park River Campground

    Beautiful But Beware of Arachnids

    We only visited for the day and left around dawn, but the campsite was absolutely beautiful—especially with its location right by the river. As a heads-up, the outhouse did have quite a few wolf spiders (which might be expected in a natural setting like this). Otherwise, it’s a peaceful and scenic spot worth seeing!

  • Elizabeth M.
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    Dirty bathrooms

    This is my second time I visited the park, the first time was 4 years ago and we stayed in a cabin, but a few weeks ago we decided to stay in a tent side and it was a nice experience except for some things, the campers don't respect the quiet time at night and morning too. A lot noises until 2 am and early from 6 am. But the worst experience was bathrooms, very few for the number of sites and people it covers. They need to add more bathrooms. They rarely cleaned the bathroom in all the 6 days that I stayed. The showers didn't have enough water pressure, 2 out of 6 had only hot water, some had no paper, hairs everywhere, the toilets didn't work, and super dirty, the truth was a disgusting thing that didn't encourage to use them but there was no other option. For the price you pay is not for having the bathrooms under those conditions. I hope you get better because the truth is a park that has many things to have a good time but with the bathrooms with that condition, is not encouraged to reserve again. And please add more shadows in the areas of the tents and MORE BATHROOMS, is not enough to cover all the tents area.

  • sdwalter@bellsouth.net
    Jul. 10, 2025

    Interlake RV Park & Campground

    Great campsite.

    Great Campsite. Well maintained. Lots of pretty lots under the shade. Good for Families. Pool. Recreation Barn. Recycling. Some people stay here all summer. Close to FDR home and library...a must to see. Quaint towns nearby.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Alander Trail Camground — Mount Washington State Forest

    Amazing Dispersed Camping

    Absolutely love this spot and highly recommend if you’re looking for a super private, true primitive camping experience. You have to park at the entrance and hike in about 1.5-2 miles with everything on your back to get to the spots. Once you get there, theres quite a few sites to choose from and each offer quite a bit or privacy. It’s completely free and it usually isn’t too busy since most people don’t like having to carry all their stuff in that far. You will be in the heart of the forest/woods so definitely make sure to be prepared. We had some scares with coyotes and bears in the past but never anything crazy. They give you a semi-flat area for a tent, a fire pit and grill rack, one picnic table, and a bear box you would be sharing with other campers nearby

  • Brittany V.
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Skyridge Trails Campground

    Fantastic new campground!

    A little over a year old, and they have tons to do! Weekly themed events, spacious sites with fantastic views. The sites are level gravel with full hook ups and include a fire pit and picnic table. Beautiful swimming pond and a serene fishing pond located on site. The outpost has anything you might have forgotten to bring and everyone is ready to make sure you are enjoying your stay!

Guide to New Fairfield

Camping near New Fairfield, Connecticut, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The area is known for its scenic trails. Campers love the trails at North-South Lake Campground, with one reviewer saying, "Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly."
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds have lakes or beaches. At Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park, one visitor mentioned, "This is also an ideal place to relax and explore."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds has two private lakes. A camper shared, "You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river."

What campers like:

  • Natural beauty: Campers appreciate the scenic views. One reviewer at Woodland Valley Campground - DEC said, "The campsites all have fire pits with grills and picnic tables. There's a full-time campsite host, showers, bathrooms, and a trash room."
  • Clean facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at Kenneth L Wilson Campground noted, "The bathrooms were very clean and new and the showers were free and temperature controlled to perfectly warm!!"
  • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner offer tons of activities. One parent said, "This place is so much fun. My whole family loved the activities, awesome pools and water area."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially on weekends. A camper at Wildwood State Park Campground mentioned, "The crowd stayed awake playing music all night very loudly."
  • Site proximity: Campsites can be close together, which might not suit everyone. A review for Taconic State Park stated, "Sites are a little close together for my liking."
  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Kenneth L Wilson Campground shared, "For what it's worth, I had basically no cell service with Verizon."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the right campground: Look for family-friendly options like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner, where one reviewer said, "We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to check what activities are available. A camper at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds noted, "There are playgrounds for the kids, basketball, pool and a remote control car track."
  • Pack essentials: Bring bug spray and sunscreen. A visitor at Woodland Valley Campground - DEC reminded, "Bring your shower sandals!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds mentioned, "We have a large 5th wheel RV, and we were assured that it would fit. It did- technically."
  • Be prepared for tight spaces: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A review for Taconic State Park said, "I questioned the structural integrity of after looking underneath lol… it held up though."
  • Book in advance: Popular campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park advised, "When I plan my trip around the spring, fall, or summer weekends that look sparse it is quiet, clean, and the others that are at the sites are nature lovers enjoying the scenery."

Camping around New Fairfield, Connecticut, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What recreation services and amenities are available at New Fairfield campgrounds?

Campgrounds near New Fairfield offer diverse recreation options and amenities. Lone Oak Camp Sites provides numerous children's activities, nearby hiking opportunities, and access to local waterfalls. The area is also known for excellent stargazing. Beaver Pond Campground features picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and access to Welch Lake with a lifeguard-monitored beach. Many sites include amenities like running water, toilet facilities, and trash service, though availability varies by location.

Where can I find tent campgrounds near New Fairfield, CT?

Several excellent tent camping options surround New Fairfield. Kettletown State Park Campground offers tent sites with beautiful hiking trails and river access, though swimming availability depends on water conditions. Macedonia Brook State Park Campground is perfect for tent campers, featuring clean facilities, running water, and is particularly good for teaching wilderness skills. Both parks are within reasonable driving distance of New Fairfield and provide a true Connecticut outdoor experience.

What camping is available near New Fairfield, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, New Fairfield, CT offers a wide range of camping options, with 102 campgrounds and RV parks near New Fairfield, CT and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near New Fairfield, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near New Fairfield, CT is Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 34 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near New Fairfield, CT?

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

What parks are near New Fairfield, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near New Fairfield, CT that allow camping, notably Hop Brook Lake and Northfield Brook Lake.

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