Best Glamping near Norfolk, CT

White Pines Campsites and Lake Compounce Campground offer upscale glamping accommodations with distinct outdoor experiences while maintaining modern comforts. White Pines houses premium yurts surrounded by woodland trails, while Lake Compounce boasts luxury glamping tents featuring real beds with premium linens, private fire pits, and climate control systems. Both locations include eco-friendly bathroom facilities, electricity, and kitchenettes stocked with essential cooking supplies. The glamping sites are positioned to maximize privacy while still providing access to shared amenities like swimming pools and communal gathering areas. Each accommodation includes furnished outdoor spaces with Adirondack chairs for evening relaxation. "The glamping spots were spacious and spread out from other sites. There was a tiny creek meandering behind our site and the woods just went on for miles," noted one visitor.

Guests at these glamping destinations enjoy exclusive on-site experiences beyond standard camping. Lake Compounce's glamping area connects directly to the amusement park with special access hours for overnight guests. White Pines features a stocked fishing pond, hiking trails with varied terrain, and organized stargazing events during clear nights. Seasonal amenities include harvest festivals in fall and guided nature walks in spring and summer. The locations sit within 30 minutes of numerous state parks, waterfalls, and the highest point in Connecticut. A recent visitor mentioned, "We've stayed from Friday to Sunday in the glamping area 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 because we were so isolated." Both sites require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from late May through early October.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Norfolk, Connecticut (29)

    1. Lone Oak Camp Sites

    12 Reviews
    Norfolk, CT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 422-2267

    "I happened upon Lone Oaks Camp Site when looking for someplace to stay in north eastern Connecticut."

    "Tons of kids activities to keep the little ones busy and great hikes around! Tons of waterfalls in the area and the highest point in Connecticut."

    2. White Pines Campsites

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

    $74 / night

    "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."

    "However one issue was the garbage situation. Had to walk a long distance to throw out the trash."

    3. Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    20 Reviews
    Copake Falls, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 329-3993

    $17 - $175 / night

    "We stayed at a platform tent site and were able to park two vehicles on site but the grounds had plenty of parking not too far from the sites."

    "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."

    4. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park

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

    "I do wish they had more bathrooms though. Especially by the pool!!! Camp staff was very friendly and helpful. The kids had a blast fishing and riding their bikes around."

    "When we arrived to check in they were very nice and gave us the breakdown of the place along with brochures of what was going on at the site."

    5. October Mountain State Forest Campground

    16 Reviews
    Lenox Dale, MA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 243-1778

    $17 - $55 / night

    "Quiet off the beaten path. There are 3 yurts available May-October (no dogs allowed in the yurts☹️. There are several tent sits available. Dogs are welcomed here!"

    "For one, the bathrooms are cleeean as hail, and this place is really well-appointed. Pooping in relative comfort basically makes this glamping."

    6. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    New Preston, CT
    22 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. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ancramdale, NY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 851-3631

    $17 - $195 / night

    "Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back."

    "Great beach, 5 minute drive from campgound. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten.

    One caveat: beware of site G006."

    8. Lake Compounce Campground

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

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

    "Has electric, water and cable TV connections.

    Clean bathrooms and nice store.

    It is part of the Lake Compounce Amusement Park.

    Stayed in September 2021."

    9. Waubeeka Family Campground

    3 Reviews
    Copake Falls, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 329-4681

    "Some new showers and bathrooms. We love going here for the activites and it is close by!! Check it out...you won't be disappointed"

    10. Northampton / Springfield KOA

    12 Reviews
    Southampton, MA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 527-9862

    "Quiet (besides occasional plane overhead) lots of trees, spacious sites, clean and modern bathrooms and showers, nice friendly helpful staff."

    "Very peaceful and very great staff. They had hayless rides and fire truck rides. This time they had a haunted house walk through."

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Glamping Reviews near Norfolk, CT

174 Reviews of 29 Norfolk Campgrounds


  • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Treetopia Campground

    Amazing camping/Glamping!

    Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! We were able to meet Betty, Treetopia’s manager, who toured us around the campground and took us into each type of rental they provide for that special camping trip. They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins! Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains and all of the nature that includes. A wonderfully inspiring place! 😊👍🏻

    If you have an RV, they have 30/50 amp with electric and water. There is no sewer, but they have a dump-station and on-site Honeywagon truck that you can schedule. They staff was wonderful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! 💗

    For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2019

    Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

    Great Spot!

    Big and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need. Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back. Fire pits are great. Can’t wait to camp here again!

  • L
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    Cute place

    My family and I stayed here a few years ago in the tent area. Not all sites are secluded, but we were the only ones so it was nice and private. At the time there was only one port-a-potty for the tent area we were in and no water source. It’s a dog friendly park which was good for us, our dog could swim in the lake with us. Cute patio overlooking the lake as well with seating. Wood delivery is awesome especially since tent area is a slight distance from office, but that is also a bonus so you’re away from the RV sites. Also price is reasonable for a private campground considering the rates a lot of other places charge.

  • Sylvia P.
    Sep. 15, 2020

    White Pines Campsites

    Could have been so much better

    Upon arrival, I liked the atmosphere and friendly service but our site was filthy. A bag of dog poop by a tree, trash under the picnic table, cigarette butts littering the rocks around the fire pit, and the pit was so full of ash, there was no more room for firewood. And as other reviewers stated, these sites aren’t the cheapest. I don’t normally complain but this was unacceptable in my opinion. I called the front desk and spoke with a very lovely person. She was mortified and said she’d send maintenance. No. One. Ever. Showed. Up. We waited an hour and then we just started cleaning it up ourselves so we could move on and get started on dinner.

    Our site was T3 and it was spacious and spread out from other tent sites. There was a tiny creek meandering behind the site and the woods just went on for miles. We felt grateful to be separated from the RVers and have so much space to ourselves.

    Night fell and the place turned into Margaritaville. The seasonal RVers have really taken over the place and while some have tasteful decor and lights, others not so much. Even 50 yards away from the RV section and I felt like I was in a dance club parking lot. The music was so loud. No one seemed to care. Nothing was enforced.

    Lastly, there was a lonely port-a-potty across the road from us along with a water spigot. There was trash all around the spigot that remained there throughout our stay (an entire roll of sopping wet toilet paper and an eyelash curler, guys), but the camp sanitation truck came once a day to empty that outhouse, which I never used based on the smell. If you have young kids that nap during the day, this truck would wake them. I walked the extra .2 miles to the bathhouse, which started out immaculate but quickly turned south with the sheer number of people using it. A cleaning log claimed it was tended to but it couldn’t have been true. Trash was endlessly overflowing and soap was running low.

    The loud music I could get over for the view but the uncleanliness was just annoying. What a simple thing to fix for your customers.

    Also beware of bears. We and several other neighboring campers spied a pretty big black bear not far enough away in the late morning hours. I’m sure they are fed well.

  • Christina  M.
    Jul. 28, 2017

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Great Place for First Timers

    I went here with two of my coworkers for a relaxing weekend getaway. I'm use to the rough and tough it of backpacking the AT Trail so this place had quite a few amenities I am not use to! Haha. We stayed at a platform tent site and were able to park two vehicles on site but the grounds had plenty of parking not too far from the sites. Each of the sites had a large platform (enough room for one very large tent or 2-3 smaller tents), a fire pit, and picnic table. You are very close to your neighbor in this area but when we were there everyone was very respectful. There was potable water a short walking distance away as well as flushing toilets. There was a very large open grassy field for play/sports, a playground and life guarded portion of the lake for swimming. This location was very accesible to the Bish Bash Falls trail and even had a few side trails to explore. This place is very good for easing on first timers and there were quite a few children so those who are parents should consider this a great place to get kids involved in the outdoors as well. There were other accommodations such as RV hook ups, events, and rentals but we weren't there long enough to take adavatage of those. Overall a great experience and relatively cheap for what you get. I believe it was around $30 for two nights which was the minimum.

  • Robert L.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Wilderness Lake Park

    How did I not know about this place?

    Connecticut is LACKING when it comes to outdoor activities when compared to some of the places around the country. That being said, it's more rewarding when you find a little gem like Wilderness Lake Campground.

    While this is about 60% RVs, the tent sites are great. The host gave us a secluded spot in the back to the point I didn't feel like I was at a campground other than the fire ring. We didn't need bathrooms, water or electricity, but there was a bathroom within walking distance. It also looked like they were building a little outbuilding for Women and Men's bathrooms near the tent sites. 

    The lake was quiet and we saw kids swimming in it in the morning. There was a hiking trail on the property and the host mentioned they were building a Disc Golf course on the property. Whether you have an RV, want to Car Glamp or looking to feel deep in the woods, this place checks all the boxes. It's also conveniently located off I-84(exit 70).

  • Seth K.
    Oct. 28, 2018

    Zoar Outdoor

    Campground with activities

    The campground is connected to an adventure/outing company that provides white water rafting, tubing and other water activities on a nearby river. It’s close to where locals jump off outcrops into the lazy river and hang out on the river side. They don’t allow fired at the campsites though which is annoying and their quiet hours are quite oppressive.

  • T
    Feb. 28, 2019

    Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

    A very tired campground. Full of problems and inconsistencies.

    This campground changed in the last few years, but not for the better. It is apparent that the manager does not like campers. If you have a tent, you are treated ok, until you violate one of their endless rules. Then they have the police escort you out.. If you have a pop-up or anything above the ground on wheels they make your life miserable and prevent you from camping in the front row where the sites are larger, level, and have a lake view. Bathrooms are dirty and uncared for, toilet paper is non-existent in the afternoon. Alcohol is not allowed but is poorly enforced. Quiet hours are not enforced. Two cars per site is not enforced. Loud Boomboxes are the norm. People using the lakeside state park walk through your campsite to go use the campground bathroom and showers - hence the toilet paper issue in the bathroom. Unfortunately, some of those day picnickers think your stuff is free for the taking. NEVER LEAVE YOUR STUFF UNGUARDED. The numerous skunks are an unwelcomed camp amenity. Watch your children, cars go racing through the campground! If you are looking for stress free and peaceful, this is not the place. It is party central on the weekends.The staff leaves at random times, either 3 pm, 5 pm or 9 pm and then you are on your own. But don't worry, there is a sometimes functioning emergency phone outside the camp office. Oh yes, and there is no cell service in that area. Have fun. But I'm not going back. Are you sure you want to camp here?

  • Scott K.
    Jun. 21, 2023

    Foolhardy Hill

    Spotless, Well equiped, Friendly, Quiet

    Foolhardy Hill is the nicest facility that I have ever "Camped". I used quotes, because this is NOT a "roughing it" Campground. Katie and Biddy, the host/owners, are the nicest and most accommodating. This "off the grid" place is convenient, comfortable, spotless clean and I would HIGHLY recommend a stay. I would also recommend renting the entire facility for a family reunion, off site business meeting, fishing club meeting, or just a place to meet up with a bunch of old friends... The bathrooms are clean and the showers are HOT. The pavilion provides a meeting place for groups to maybe discuss the day's catch, the one that got away, or just to meet new friends. The pavilion also has everything you will need for grilling, flat top cooking and 2+ gas burners. 

    I was here for fishing. Foolhardy is located centrally for the best the Deerfield River has to offer. 

    Pets welcome, but leave the little ones at home (unless renting the entire facility). 

    If I have to leave just ONE negative comment; after the shower, the mirror above the sink was VERY fogged! (Did i mention, the showers are HOT!) :-D


Guide to Norfolk

The northwest corner of Connecticut delivers some of Connecticut's highest elevations, with Norfolk sitting at over 1,300 feet above sea level. The region's mixed hardwood forests transition through vibrant foliage seasons, with camping options available from April through mid-October when temperatures range from 40°F at night to 80°F during summer days. The area's state parks and private campgrounds offer accommodations from tent sites to full yurt camping experiences.

What to do

Hiking to waterfalls: 3 miles from Norfolk, Taconic State Park provides direct trail access to Bash Bish Falls. "Great spot for weekend or week long camping, it's nice out there a bunch of hiking to do," notes Louis R. The trail system connects to Massachusetts' highest waterfall and offers varied terrain options.

Fishing access: 20-minute drive from town centers. Prospect Mountain Campground provides shoreline fishing opportunities in their stocked pond. One visitor mentioned, "We had a nice quite spot even though we where in the road to the lake," highlighting the easy water access regardless of site location.

Star observation: Year-round opportunities when skies are clear. The higher elevations provide reduced light pollution compared to Connecticut's coastal areas. "Stars can be seen well and tons of kind and friendly campers," notes Ashley A. from Lone Oak Campsites, who appreciates the night sky visibility in this elevated region.

What campers like

Clean swimming facilities: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground maintains a well-kept beach area with organized swimming zones. "The lake is beautiful and clean. Expect to pay $15 fee (I think) to use your paddleboards / kyacks etc. Worth every penny," reports Mellisa T., highlighting the water recreation opportunities.

Spacious tent platforms: Many sites offer raised wooden platforms to keep gear dry during wet weather. "The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection!" explains Rosie R. at Lake Taghkanic, demonstrating their value during inclement weather.

Trail variety: October Mountain State Forest offers terrain ranging from marsh trails to mountain ascents. "You have to check out the marsh trail it is absolutely stunning," recommends Adam S., pointing to specific trails worth exploring within the 16,500-acre forest.

What you should know

Limited cell coverage: Most campgrounds in the Norfolk region have spotty or non-existent cell service. At Lake Waramaug State Park, "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., suggesting visitors should plan accordingly.

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close by mid-October. White Pines Campsites operates "April 16 to Columbus Day weekend," while Lone Oak Campsites runs "Apr 15 to Oct 15," requiring advance planning for shoulder season visits.

Yurt camping Norfolk, Connecticut options: For those seeking yurt accommodations, October Mountain State Forest offers "3 yurts available May-October (no dogs allowed in the yurts)," according to Cheryl B., providing an alternative to traditional tent or RV camping.

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