Best Glamping near Portland, CT

Lake Compounce Campground and Wolf's Den Family Campground provide upscale glamping accommodations near Portland, Connecticut. Both locations feature climate-controlled accommodations including yurts and safari-style canvas structures with comfortable bedding, electricity, and resort-style amenities. "Extremely helpful to my newbie lack of knowledge!" mentioned one guest about the staff at Lake Compounce. These glamping sites maintain modern bathhouse facilities with clean showers and restrooms, and many units include private decks overlooking natural settings. Several accommodations come equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and easy access to drinking water. Odetah Camping Resort also offers luxury yurts with premium amenities for those seeking an elevated outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort.

The glamping destinations surrounding Portland provide access to numerous outdoor recreation options and area attractions. Seasonal activities include swimming in well-maintained pools, fishing in stocked ponds, and participating in organized weekend events like bingo nights. According to a visitor, "Very well maintained and friendly staff will stay again when in the area." Guests can explore nearby Gillette Castle State Park, the Connecticut River, and Goodspeed Opera House, all within short driving distances. Most glamping properties operate seasonally from May through October, with peak availability during summer months. Family-friendly amenities include playgrounds, game rooms, tennis courts, and basketball facilities. Many locations also offer on-site markets for convenience items and firewood sales for evening campfires.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Portland, Connecticut (34)

1. Lake Compounce Campground
12 Reviews
Bristol, CT
16 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."
2. Wolf's Den Family Campground
7 Reviews
Hadlyme, CT
13 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)."

"Love the camp ground super kind staff and great room on camp sites"

3. Riverdale Farm Campsites
11 Reviews
Clinton, CT
19 miles
Website
+1 (860) 669-5388
"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."

"Facilities are in good shape, friendly staff. Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!"
4. Rocky Neck State Park Campground
23 Reviews
South Lyme, CT
27 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"

"Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads."

5. Odetah Camping Resort
13 Reviews
Bozrah, CT
24 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."

"This place has everything from a pool, splash pad, boats, food, ice cream, lots of activities, friendly helpful staff, delivery to your site from the camp store and nice shaded spacious sites"
6. Witch Meadow Lake Campground
3 Reviews
Salem, CT
18 miles
Website
+1 (860) 859-1542
"Swimming pool, facilities, small lake as well larger lakes in the surrounding area. Great location and campground. Love it."

7. Niantic KOA
13 Reviews
South Lyme, CT
26 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. "

"Nice staff, fun coin scavenger hunt, great pool, well stocked store, wide sites, lots of grass/trees and space to stretch out."
8. Wilderness Lake Park
14 Reviews
Willington, CT
29 miles
Website
+1 (860) 684-6352
$70 / night
"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."

"Connecticut is LACKING when it comes to outdoor activities when compared to some of the places around the country."

9. Brialee Family Campground
14 Reviews
Ashford, CT
31 miles
Website
+1 (800) 303-2267
$25 - $150 / night
"They provide a store with all the essentials, a game room, laundry room, Rec hall, and multiple bathhouses throughout the Campground."

"The camp store is well stocked and inviting. Will not hesitate to come back or recommend this campground."
10. Burlingame State Park Campground
51 Reviews
Charlestown, RI
50 miles
Website
+1 (401) 322-8910
$18 / night
"Pros: Lovely location - it's in the middle of the woods, has a pond, has pond swimming. It's just minutes to the ocean by car. Hiking and biking for miles.

Camp store - well stocked."

"Things picked up on Friday/Saturday but overall we lucked out with no neighbors who were disrespectful of the quiet hours (10p - 7a)."

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Rachel P.
Ranger
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.
Amy B.
Scout
Jun. 28, 2021
Glamp Frogmore
Glamping at it's Best
Glamp Frogmore offers the privacy of camping while offering extras to make a truly unique getaway. The large tent has a couch, an extremely comfortable bed (bamboo linens, pillows, and comforter included), battery powered lanterns, a battery powered fan, and games. The private campsite has a site for an additional pop-up tent (which they will include for a fee), a fire pit (firewood included), a Coleman stove, all cooking utensils, pots and pans, and an outhouse. Take one of the trails and visit the small pond with Adirondack chairs and a horseshoe pit. The site also abuts miles of Audubon trails. Optional extras include dinner in a cast iron pot delivered in the evening, coffee and breakfast delivered in the morning, a pop-up tent, a dog bed, a cooler stocked with ice and a sampling of local beer, or seltzers, or lemonade, s'mores fixings, and homemade chocolate chip cookies upon arrival.
SANDIE B.
Guide
May. 29, 2019
Charlie Brown Campground
Well run Campground
WE come here every year with our group, RVing Women Northeast Network for our first rally of the season each year for a number of years, The reason we come back is the way we are treated, because they have pavilions that have a campfires pit and the roof is made so it takes the smoke straight up out of the pavilion yet is protective of those under the roof from rain etc. VERY enjoyable. We all park around this Pavillon. IT is well kept, kids are entertained by parents and fishing etc. Parties are present but they have quiet hour and it seems to be obeyed.
Linsey S.
Guide
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.
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Janelle G.
Guide
Mar. 15, 2021
Indian Island County Park
Great location, beautiful views
Wonderful weekend visit in the off season. Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid. No sewers sites that I could tell, and water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening. Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving (2 night visit) and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there. Nice neighbors. Dog friendly. People obeyed the quiet hours. I have not one complaint. There were hiking trails and geocaching on site. 4 stars bc no sewer at the campsite and we like full hook ups and honestly I’m guessing this is a county rule but the playgrounds could’ve been open. Outside and socially distanced after dealing with Covid for a whole year and most local parks and playgrounds being open since last May... that was upsetting. All in all we had a great weekend. Close to the LI aquarium as well! Many stores and a golf course near by too!
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Lilia W.
Traveler
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.
Carli V.
Scout
Jul. 23, 2018
Rocky Neck State Park Campground
great experience
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 drive on site and the showers were one site over. I had a great time
Tracy D.
Guide
Sep. 16, 2018
Highland Campground
Older but lots to do
The campground is older, and the roads/driveways need work. For those looking for newer facilities, this isn't the place. There are no 50 amp sites. The rec hall and the bath houses are old, but we don't mind the old fashioned spots at times. Reminds me of camping as a kid. There are a lot of activities for the kids and adults. Shuffleboard, bocci ball, fishing, bingo, playground, pit luck dinners, etc. There is wifi available.

There are a lot of seasonal campers which can sometimes feel like you're intruding on their space. There is a page of rules to follow, the seasonals ignore them.

There is no black water hookup, only gray water. You have to have them clean out the black or dump on the way out.
April L.
Ranger
Apr. 4, 2019
Odetah Camping Resort
Had no idea it was there!
Stayed in October 2018. 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. Playgrounds, bath houses throughout and fully stocked camp store with anything you could ever need. Organized events, cafe on site and quick drive (or Uber ride) to Mohegan Sun.