Cabins near Redding Ridge, Connecticut offer varying levels of accommodation within a 30-mile radius. Located in Fairfield County at approximately 740 feet elevation, Redding Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with fall bringing vibrant foliage colors from late September through October. Winter cabin stays typically require additional heating sources as temperatures can drop to 20°F.
What to do
Hiking with water views: At Lake Waramaug State Park Campground, trails combine hillside and lakeside terrain. "The trail is a nice hike up to a stunning view," notes one camper who found the park "simple and sweet" with "all of the amenities you could want from a small campsite."
Paddling opportunities: Kayaking and canoeing options abound at most water-adjacent parks. One visitor at Hammonasset State Park Campground mentioned "great hiking and bird watching" with "amazing sunset scene" that enhanced their water-based activities.
Historical exploration: The Croton Point Park area offers connections to Revolutionary War history. A visitor noted the campground is "very close to Bear Mountains state park and the train station is right there," making it convenient for exploring the Hudson Valley's historical sites within a 30-minute drive.
What campers like
Private bathroom options: Cozy Hills Campground features varying bathroom arrangements. As one camper noted, "Very nice facilities. Most of the short-term sites are on a separate loop from the seasonals, which made for a nice short-term community. Sites are well maintained, with fresh wood chips and groomed gravel."
Kid-friendly activities: At Kettletown State Park Campground, families appreciate the open areas. "The reason why I said that place is perfect for kids? It has a huge land of campsite that the kids can run around until their energy out for the night! Plus you would see awesome stars during the nighttime!"
Rustic cabin experience: Many cabins maintain a traditional camping feel while providing shelter. At Black Rock State Park, one camper reported, "Stayed in a cabin on the lower loop. Went hiking all day. Kinda close together sites, but the trails make up for it."
What you should know
Reservation timing: Summer cabin rentals book quickly at most locations. At Riverdale Farm Campsites, one visitor observed, "We did not see a single camper leave the entire time and most people lived there permanently," suggesting early booking is essential.
Maintenance varies: Facility conditions change seasonally. One camper at Wildwood State Park noted, "Bathrooms and showers were not really clean, which was surprising because most people used their personal bathroom/shower in their RV."
Cell service limitations: Several parks have connectivity issues. At Lake Waramaug, campers report "cell service is basically non-existent," with one noting their trip "was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years."
Bathroom access: Distance to facilities varies by site. As a Riverdale Farm Campsites visitor noted, "Bathrooms were clean" but locations require planning as "laundry was only accessible during business hours."
Tips for camping with families
Animal awareness: Wildlife encounters require preparation at multiple parks. A Kettletown visitor warned, "One thing that I have to say to watch out for raccoons and skunk, they love to find food. Be sure put foods in the car!"
Swimming options: Water access varies significantly. At Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce, a visitor mentioned, "Kids caught about 20 fish. The pool is nice, no deep end. It's very hilly. A golf cart is recommended if your site is far from the pool."
Entertainment options: Some locations provide structured activities. At Jellystone Park Gardiner, one camper shared, "The campground had a lot of activities but some were repetitive. It looks like Saturdays have the best activities."
Multi-generation appeal: Not all parks engage all age groups equally. A Jellystone visitor noted, "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore. I was worried my 12 year old would be too old for it but he enjoyed making friends there."
Tips from RVers
Hookup considerations: Utility access varies widely between cabin locations. At Bear Creek Campground, one RVer observed, "None of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out. The staff were very friendly and they had some activities like bingo and corn hole."
Site layout awareness: Spacing and privacy vary significantly. One RVer at Lake Compounce noted, "Even though you face your neighbor, the sites were long enough that our door wasn't directly across from our neighbor."
Accessibility issues: Some cabin areas present navigation challenges. A visitor to Riverdale mentioned, "The road into the campground is narrow and winding, so larger RVs may have trouble, but there were several of them there when we were there."
