Best RV Parks & Resorts near Southbury, CT

Kettletown State Park Campground in Southbury offers 30- and 50-amp electric hookups, water access, and sewer connections for RV campers from late May through early September. Sites accommodate various RV sizes but are more suited to smaller units. Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service and can handle big rig RVs on level pads. "Sites had zero privacy and were all pull through. There was water, electric and sewer hookups at each site, but this was an expensive place to camp," noted one visitor reviewing a nearby park. Totoket Valley RV Park in North Branford features electric and water hookups with trash service, while Branch Brook Campground includes full hookup sites with 30-amp service on moderately sized pads.

Several regional RV parks close seasonally, with most shutting down between October and May. Dump stations are available at Kettletown, Lake Compounce, and Branch Brook campgrounds, though not all sites offer sewer connections at the pad. Pet policies vary by location, with most parks permitting leashed dogs but implementing breed restrictions. According to one camper, "We have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few big rig spots are available, but the dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig." Cell service remains reliable throughout the region, with most campgrounds reporting 3-4 bars of coverage. Roads leading to campgrounds occasionally present challenges for larger RVs, particularly during winter months when some access roads may not be maintained for oversized vehicles.

Best RV Sites Near Southbury, Connecticut (59)

    1. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $195 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Rudd Pond Area — Taconic State Park

    4 Reviews
    Millerton, NY
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 789-3059

    $17 - $20 / night

    "Camper van off the grid. Large site with privacy, but not many campers early season New bath house with multiple shower rooms. Wonderful hiking trails. Pond for fishing & swimming."

    "This is a really interesting campground that's situated on a hill overlooking Rudd Pond in Taconic State Park. "

    3. Totoket Valley RV Park

    1 Review
    North Branford, CT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 484-0099

    $55 / night

    "Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table."

    4. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Fishkill, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 225-7207

    $17 / night

    "It’s close to NYC and has secluded, wooded sites nestled amongst big boulders. I have camped here in all seasons including early winter when all other places were closed."

    "With Covid/social distancing requirements, many sites are closed so it’s extra quiet and spread out. I stayed at site 6 with my seven year-old daughter from Tue-Thur."

    5. Lake Compounce Campground

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

    "Very well maintained and friendly staff will stay again when in the area. Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station."

    "This was our first trip in our new to us travel trailer😃. Campground was awesome! Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area"

    6. Kettletown State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Friendly staff"

    "We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway. 

    This time we tried one of the sites on the water, and I probably wouldn't choose the same site again. "

    7. Branch Brook Campground

    2 Reviews
    Thomaston, CT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 283-8144

    "Sites are pretty close together and the campground is close to a fairly busy road. The pool and laundry areas were clean and seemed newer."

    8. Prospect Mountain Campground and RV Park

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

    "This is over the boarder in mass from ct We did a three month seasonal Site Staff is super nice and helpful We had a nice quite spot even though we where in the road to the lake"

    "Prospects mountain is a great campground for families with younger kids. They have activities every weekend such as dances, bingo, hayrides."

    9. Gentiles Campground

    7 Reviews
    Plymouth, CT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 283-8437

    $55 - $150 / night

    "Quiet CG near Waterbury CT. Close to major stores for resupply. CG has lots of friendly seasonal campers and lots of other sites."

    "Was here for Three months and it was during the winter and didn’t have any problems great people sell propane on site , and will answer an questions you have  "

    10. Interlake RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Rhinebeck, NY
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 584-3729

    $46 - $60 / night

    "It took me a while to identify a campground that was convenient for exploring the Hyde Park area, in particular the FDR National Historic Site (20-30 minutes away) and the Walkway over the Hudson, but"

    "I stayed there for 3 weeks for work it was quite priced very reasonably for full hook up and about a half hour from stunning views."

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RV Park Reviews near Southbury, CT

434 Reviews of 59 Southbury Campgrounds


  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Blydenburgh County Park

    Big Rig Camping in Blydenburgh

    We have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffock Co Campground that is not well maintained. 2 miles of the Road have many areas of missing blacktop making a very rough ride with low branches. The dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig. Most of the longer sites were very difficult to level.

  • J
    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!

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2023

    Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

    Some Spots Great and some Not So Great

    Pelton Pond - Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: Some spots: 4 , Some grouped spots: 2 Price 2023: $23 Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: Some sites good. Some very poor. Site Spacing: Some sites good. Some very poor. Site surface: Grass/dirt/mud Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Quiet at our spot. Road Noise: Pretty load at our spot Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. At bathrooms and hand pumps Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Very old and very clean. Flush toilets. Heated. Showers: Very old and very clean. Heated Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 3to 4 bars Setting: Spread out through a deciduous forest Weather: 50s high Bugs: None Solar: Food in some sites. Host: Did not see a host Rig size: 40’ max. Careful which site you choose. Sites: Pictures are of some of the more private sites which can have a trailer. Some sites are grouped in open areas. These lack privacy.

  • 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.

  • Kevin J.
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Wolf's Den Family Campground

    Perfect location central in Connecticut

    This place is off Route 9 in Connecticut on the east side of the Connecticut River (major RT 9 highway is on west side). You need to cross the river via bridge to Goodspeed Opera house and past to get to the RV campground. Nearby attractions are Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera. The campground itself is realy nice. Cable TV at most sites. Only electric 30 or 50A, and water; but there are a few dumpstations around in the camp. Very peaceful. There are activities on Friday and Saturday (like Bingo). Great store with extended hours. The camp staff will help you with anything. Really long or tall RV will need to stay close to the front of the campground, as typical older campground is not designed for 40 foot long or 10 foot high campers.

  • S
    Sep. 18, 2022

    Riverdale Farm Campsites

    Good location near CT coast

    Nice campground. Facilities are in good shape, friendly staff. Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2021

    Riverdale Farm Campsites

    Great camping near Mystic off I-95

    This is a really nice family campground just a mile or so off I-95 in Clinton, CT. It is about 20 miles from Mystic and the historic seaport center. Most of the roads are paved, the sites are large and level, there are full hookups, and a dump station. There are a lot of seasonal residents, but still plenty of open sites for travelers. There is a playground, game room, “adult ” lounge, a laundry, a swimming pond, and river access for fishing and swimming. Internet is an extra fee! ($6/day) The road into the campground is narrow and winding, so larger RV mss as y have trouble, but there were several of them there when we were there. There is a security gate at the entrance.

  • 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.

  • N
    Jul. 2, 2020

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    Peaceful 4th of July 2020

    This campsite is near the shore in my home state of CT. It took a little over an hour to get here. Our spot was near a large salt marsh.

    The park and beach were full occupancy for campers without reservations. I saw no tents - maybe due to COVID. There are ample bathhouses but the one near me is locked up. I suspect the others may also be closed.

    A pair of geese and their goslings came to visit. See video and pictures.

    No campfires allowed without a fire pit. You can rent one at the small camp store for a $20 deposit plus $12 first night the $2 each night - pay in advance.

    Sites are large and clean. My site has trees for shade and a place to hang my hammock. But the park officials made me take it down :(.

    Water hookup but no electricity on our sites. Water for drinking only was on my site but you can’t connect with a hose to your camper in most of the less expensive sites. There are more expensive sites with full hookups but no Wi-Fi.

    Price of my site is very affordable around $20 a night.

    I saw 2 dump stations near exit. Supermarkets a few miles down the road.

    Easy to walk to the beach. Plan to kayak. There is a boat launch at Meig’s Point where you can drive 100 feet from the water to unload from your car. Lovely small beaches, walkways and jetties for fishing or photos of nature.


Guide to Southbury

Discover the charm of RV camping near Southbury, Connecticut, where you can enjoy a mix of nature and modern amenities at various well-reviewed parks.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • At Totoket Valley RV Park, you'll find convenient electrical hookups and sewer connections, making your stay comfortable and hassle-free.

RVers appreciate amenities like clean water and picnic areas

Explore the scenic beauty of the Catskills

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Southbury, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Southbury, CT is Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 12 reviews.

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