Best Cabin Camping near Southbury, CT

Kettletown State Park Campground and Black Rock State Park Campground provide cabin accommodations within wooded settings near Southbury. The cabins at these state parks are rustic with limited amenities, typically including beds, electricity, and picnic tables but no running water or bathroom facilities inside. Most cabins accommodate 4-6 people with basic furnishings like bunk beds and small tables. Visitors need to use the campground's communal bathhouses for showers and toilets. "The cabins are absolutely beautiful. The lots were large. Semi private with great view and nice walks to the water," noted one visitor at Kettletown State Park.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Cozy Hills Campground offers more furnished cabin options with better amenities than the state parks, including some with private bathrooms. Lake Compounce Campground features cabin rentals in a family-friendly environment with nearby attractions. Reservations are essential during the peak season of May through September when most cabin facilities operate. Kettletown State Park cabins are available from May 26 to September 4, while Cozy Hills extends their season from April 15 to October 15. A review mentioned that "The campground was clean and quiet. Will definitely come back."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary by location—state park cabins typically have outdoor fire rings but no indoor cooking capabilities, while private campgrounds may offer more extensive kitchen setups. Several campgrounds, including Cozy Hills, have on-site camp stores for basic provisions and firewood. Kettletown and Black Rock State Parks have drinking water available at communal spigots throughout the grounds, but guests should be prepared to carry water to their cabins. Grocery stores and larger supply outlets are located in Southbury and nearby towns for more substantial shopping needs.

Best Cabin Sites Near Southbury, Connecticut (31)

    1. Kettletown State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Kettletown State Park isn't just for camping. There are also hiking trails , a fishing area and a swimming hole, but the week I was there there was a high bacteria count, so no swimming was allowed."

    "Stayed in a cabin on the lower loop. Went hiking all day. Kinda close together sites, but the trails make up for it."

    2. Black Rock State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Thomaston, CT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 283-8088

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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."

    "Beautiful state park, very clean .. fishing, lake swimming, hiking trails. Bathrooms, free showers .. stores within a 5 minute drive. Most of the camp ground site are not secluded .."

    3. Cozy Hills Campground

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

    $72 - $122 / night

    "The only downside was the real lack of privacy at almost all the sites we saw.  it was more like staying in a summer cottage colony. "

    "Great camp store and grill and hot food"

    4. Lake Compounce Campground

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

    "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper. They have cabins, teepee and tent sites."

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

    5. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $50 / night

    "First off, Connecticut’s state campgrounds are not KOA’s. 

    Do not expect top of the line activities that private campgrounds have."

    "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 !"

    6. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    37 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."

    8. Austin Hawes Memorial Campground — American Legion State Forest

    12 Reviews
    Riverton, CT
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 379-0922

    $17 - $50 / night

    "We were passing through Connecticut and needed a place to crash. Loved this campsite! Very chilled and secluded in your own site. I liked that it felt like a litrle community but still quotr private."

    "Super quiet, private campgrounds nestled in the trees, right on a river. This is an anglers campground, so there was some serious fishing going on. Not many kids or partiers."

    9. White Pines Campsites

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

    $74 / night

    "We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site."

    "We got a tent spot 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 bc we were so isolated. a little disappointed in the site"

    10. Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Cornwall Bridge, CT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 672-6772

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Being from extremely overcrowded and Long Island- we decided to take a week long trip and stay at site 14 at Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground in CT."

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Cabin Reviews near Southbury, CT

269 Reviews of 31 Southbury Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Kari M.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Great spot for your whole family

    This campground overall was pretty good. It is a larger campground, with large sites. Within the campground there are also restrooms available, showers and water. 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. The campsites also have a fire ring pit and a picnic table, which was nice for my large family. It wasn't too busy when we went- we got there on a Friday night around 6pm and were able to get a spot. There are also some fun activities within the campground, and things nearby. There are some good hiking and biking trails. My family and I went on a hike one morning, and my brothers enjoyed riding their bikes along the path. There is a restaurant near by that plays live music. The night we went, it was country music. Not sure how often they do this, or if the music changes. They do also have cabins you can rent, but we enjoyed the camping experience. We were in section C, spot 85. It was a pretty good, private spot. The campground was pretty clean, although we did see some trash throughout the campground that we picked up as we walked by it.

  • 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!

  • Becca Z.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    White Pines Campsites

    Clean Campsites

    We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. 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.

    The picnic table was chained down so there weren’t many options to set up having the fire pit and picnic table where they were.

    Hiking trails were nice, good variety of easier and more difficult terrain.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2022

    Kettletown State Park Campground

    Great activities but compact sites

    I tented here while doing a river stream reconstruction project in southern Connecticut.

    To start, access to the river was great, though no swimming was allowed because of an algae bloom. The shorter hiking trails in the area were really beautiful.

    Site 32 and the upper loop was not great though. The sites were super close together and the boundary lines were unclear, so my neighbors ended up using my fire ring to secure their tent. The picnic table seemed to be shared between sites and had boards missing, so it was challenging to use when available.

    Overall, folks seemed to be there in larger groups for celebrations so things were loud well past midnight, which was challenging given how close each site was. I realize this is very time specific but there was no management presence around quiet time, and this happened both evenings I was there, so I got the sense that quiet times didn’t really apply.

    The location was great especially for folks closer to the major metro areas, but I’ll be looking elsewhere if I’m ever in the area again.

  • Reddy47
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Copake Camping Resort

    Relaxing

    Nice quiet campground. Outdoor pool, horseshoes, mini golf, outdated playground, Washer/dryers, game room. Nice store with good prices. Check-in 2pm & checkout 10am. Seemed to be about 75% seasonal sights. Full RV hookups with 50 & 30amp services. 3 different types & sizes of rental cabins.


Guide to Southbury

Cabin camping near Southbury, Connecticut offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to different preferences and needs.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $100

  • At Kettletown State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy a peaceful setting in the woods, with cabin options available for a relaxing getaway.
  • Lake Compounce Campground provides a family-friendly atmosphere with cabins close to amusement park attractions, making it a great choice for those seeking fun and adventure.
  • For a more rustic experience, Lake Waramaug State Park Campground offers cabins surrounded by beautiful landscapes, perfect for those looking to unwind by the water.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Enjoy outdoor activities like fishing and hiking

  • Riverdale Farm Campsites is located near the coast, providing opportunities for fishing and beach activities, perfect for families looking to enjoy the water.
  • For those who love hiking, Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground is nestled in a quiet area with trails nearby, ideal for exploring the natural beauty of Connecticut.
  • Lone Oak Camp Sites offers easy access to local hiking trails and a peaceful setting, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Southbury, CT is Kettletown State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 13 reviews.

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