Best Cabin Camping near Old Saybrook Center, CT

Several cabin accommodations near Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut provide overnight lodging options within established campgrounds. Niantic KOA offers cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, some with electricity and basic furnishings. Rocky Neck State Park Campground maintains cabin facilities within walking distance of the beach area. A review mentioned that "the campsites and bathrooms are always clean" at Rocky Neck. Getaway Machimoodus features more private cabin settings with amenities including drinking water, sewer hookups, showers, and toilets. Most cabins include picnic tables and fire pits for outdoor cooking and gathering.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Riverdale Farm Campsites and Wolf's Den Family Campground provide cabin rental options with electric hookups and access to water facilities. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets at cabin sites with proper documentation. Reservations are essential during summer months when cabins book quickly. A visitor commented that Rocky Neck State Park "books up FAST, I usually book in the wintertime." Some locations like Aces High RV Park maintain cabin availability through multiple seasons, while others operate only from late spring through early fall.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking arrangements vary between properties, with some offering more equipped kitchenettes while others provide only outdoor cooking facilities. On-site camp stores at locations like Niantic KOA stock basic provisions, though selection is limited. Firewood is available for purchase at many cabin locations. Visitors staying at cabins near downtown Niantic benefit from proximity to additional services, as noted in one review: "Follow into downtown Niantic for restaurants, an Irish pub, or a movie. Nice village area, and pedestrian friendly."

Best Cabin Sites Near Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut (39)

    1. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    10 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."

    2. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "every campsite has its own fire pit with a grill attachment and a picnic table. my site was tent only and you couldn’t pull your car up to the site so unloading and loading was a hassle. beach is a short"

    "Park staff were very friendly and helpful. Stayed on an inner loop site at Heron and found it very difficult to back in my small trailer due to the alignment of the sites and other vehicles."

    3. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "This KOA Niantic CT location is about 2 hours from home. It was the perfect place (not far from home) to practice.  "

    "His place in Niantic Connecticut very close to downtown and the beach which they have a shuttle for. The staff is very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the area."

    4. Riverdale Farm Campsites

    11 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 669-5388

    "The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground. The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice."

    "Decent location, not overrun with seasonal campers. We stayed for 3 nights, kids loved the area and playground. Wi-Fi was not so great unless we paid $6 a day for premium access."

    5. Wolf's Den Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Hadlyme, CT
    11 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."

    6. Aces High RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Montville, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-8858

    $74 - $80 / night

    "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."

    "Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors."

    7. Odetah Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Bozrah, CT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 889-4144

    "Tucked away in the woods I never knew this was there! Beautiful pond and a good mix of seasonal and overnight sites as well as cabins. Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim."

    "The lake is great!! The pool area is a little small, but the attraction is the lake. The splash area at the pool is great for little kids."

    8. North Fork Cottages & RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Greenport, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 477-0022

    9. Burlingame State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Charlestown, RI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 322-8910

    $18 / night

    "There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent."

    "Burlingame is a HUGE state park campground with over 700 sites. The location is fantastic, but with this many sites (so, with this many people), there are bound to be pros and cons."

    10. Getaway Machimoodus

    1 Review
    Moodus, CT
    14 miles
    Website

    "My first glamping experience was a winner! Machimoodus is one of the newest outposts just outside Boston and NYC."

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Cabin Reviews near Old Saybrook Center, CT

350 Reviews of 39 Old Saybrook Center Campgrounds


  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Huge campground, not many level sites.

    I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer. Rates are reasonable for state residents, but quite high if you are out-of-state, given the amenities. There are no hookups, but dump stations are available. Bathrooms have flush toilets and coin-operated showers. There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent.

    There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it. No alcohol allowed. 

    I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, be sure to bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks and orient your head to the uphill side. Most of the sites have some degree of visual separation from their neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts. Site have fire rings and picnic tables, but if you plan to cook over the fire, bring your own grate or plan to use sticks and/or aluminum foil. 

    If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside. Some are located along the pond.

    3-4 bar cell phone coverage. No road traffic. East Beach is nearby, but parking fills early.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Trip Over Life
    May. 28, 2018

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    large family friendly campground with beach access

    Hammonasset Beach State Park Campground is huge, family-friendly, and has direct beach access from the campground. There is no lifeguard on duty at the campground beach but lifeguards patrol the beach a mile or so north within the park. Smaller (car-top) boats can be launched from this area as well.

    The campsites do NOT include a fire pit (or grill). You must bring your own or there are fire tub rentals available at the campground store.

    The park includes a Nature Center complete with exhibits and activities, and hiking trails. Bald eagles can be seen on the nature reserve.

    Expect long lines at the state park entrance fee station on the weekend if the weather is nice.


Guide to Old Saybrook Center

Cabin camping near Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut provides overnight options on the southern Connecticut shoreline where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. The region maintains a humid continental climate with summer temperatures averaging 80°F during peak camping season. Most cabin accommodations operate from May through October, with select locations extending availability through winter months.

What to do

Beach access at Rocky Neck State Park Campground: Located in Niantic, the campground is connected to a spacious public beach area. One visitor noted, "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)." The beach is a short walk from camping areas.

Fishing opportunities: Hammonasset State Park Campground offers both saltwater and freshwater fishing options for campers. According to a review, "Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need." The beach area permits surf casting while inland areas have pond fishing.

Visit nearby Gillette Castle: Wolf's Den Family Campground provides cabin accommodations with proximity to historic Gillette Castle, a unique stone mansion built by actor William Gillette. As one camper mentioned, "Nearby attractions are Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera. The campground itself is really nice. Cable TV at most sites."

What campers like

Private waterfront sites: Aces High RV Park features cabin rentals overlooking a scenic pond. A camper described their experience: "Beautiful pond and natural setting with lots of ducks, geese, chickens, and wild birds. 20-minutes drive to Mystic and all the touristy stuff to see and do." These waterfront cabin sites include concrete pads with patios.

Cabin accommodations with amenities: Getaway Machimoodus provides modern cabin accommodations with large windows and private settings. One visitor reported, "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." Each cabin includes a fire ring and cooking area.

Camp store conveniences: Riverdale Farm Campsites maintains a well-stocked camp store for forgotten essentials. A camper shared, "Great Value and Nice Family owned business. The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this is an awesome small campground." The camp store offers delivery service to cabin sites.

What you should know

Bathroom cleanliness varies: Cabin campers relying on communal facilities should check reviews for current conditions. At Burlingame State Park Campground, a visitor warned, "Bath houses are usually pretty filthy, and that's because there are too many people per bath house, and people are gross." Pack cleaning wipes and hand soap as many locations no longer provide these items.

Reservation timing is critical: Most cabin locations book months in advance, particularly for weekend stays. Rocky Neck State Park fills quickly as one camper noted, "This place is so big there are different camps within the park. Good for pets, there are two dumping spots each with two dumps."

Quiet hours enforcement: Some properties maintain stricter noise policies than others. Hammonasset State Park Campground enforces evening quiet hours according to a visitor who mentioned, "Usually pretty busy, you will have neighbors, who can get loud. Make sure you set up your tent in preparedness for rain!"

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