Best Cabin Camping near Stamford, CT

Cabins near Stamford provide varying levels of amenities across several state parks and recreation areas. Heckscher State Park Campground offers fully furnished beachside cottages with modern facilities including full kitchens, propane fireplaces, WiFi access, and private bathrooms with showers. "This was a last-minute booking for us and we were delighted with the beachside cottage, with enough amenities that mom and dad did not worry," noted one visitor who appreciated the modern kitchen accessories including coffee makers, plates, and cooking utensils. Sebago Cabin Camp in Harriman State Park features more rustic accommodations with electricity, refrigerators, and double hot plates but no plumbing or heating systems, making them suitable for warmer months.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Wildwood State Park Campground provides cabin options with varying amenities, while the cottages at Heckscher State Park include screened-in porches, decks with chaise lounges, and separate bedrooms. Most locations require advance reservations, with peak season bookings sometimes filling up a year in advance. Pet policies vary by location—Heckscher State Park and Wildwood State Park allow pets at their cabin sites, while other locations may restrict animals. A camper noted that Sebago cabins are "VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge. You still feel like you are 'roughing it' but with the convenience of a fridge."

Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. The Heckscher State Park cottages are exceptions, providing nearly everything except "bedding, food, drinks, and personal items." Cooking facilities range from full kitchens in premium cottages to simple hot plates in rustic cabins. Fire rings and outdoor grills are common at most cabin sites, though some parks require rental of fire pits for an additional fee. Sebago cabins typically include a full-sized refrigerator and double hot plate inside, with fire pits and grills outside. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, visitors should secure food properly as wildlife encounters with squirrels, raccoons, and skunks are common at several parks in the region.

Best Cabin Sites Near Stamford, Connecticut (21)

    1. Croton Point Park

    9 Reviews
    Croton-on-Hudson, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 862-5290

    $30 - $60 / night

    "Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."

    "Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."

    2. Kettletown State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Stevenson, CT
    31 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."

    3. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park

    6 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (617) 523-0636

    "They offer cabins and campsites.  We spent 4 nights in the campsite area and this is a first class facility.  Very clean. "

    "Beautiful lakes all over the place.

    The AMC camp in Harriman is fantastic too! Those are reserved and paid cabins and platforms."

    4. Wildwood State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Wading River, NY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 929-4314

    $24 - $250 / night

    "Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers ."

    "Big Park 3 minute walk to the Long Island Sound. Have to rent a fire pit, so that is kind of lame. However Big restrooms with free luke warm showers, so that is kind of good."

    5. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

    6 Reviews
    Sloatsburg, NY
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 429-2039

    $74 - $130 / night

    "They have rustic cabins. Theae do not have plumbing or heat. It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."

    "Near lake Welch- which is phenomenal for easy nearly- beach like camping. The cabins are "rustic" - but there's what you need: cots, electricity, a fridge."

    6. Heckscher State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Great River, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 581-2100

    $24 - $320 / night

    "This was a last-minute booking for us and we were delighted with the beachside cottage, with enough amenities that mom and dad did not worry we had their cutie with us for "camping"."

    "Overall my experience was positive.

    Camping Sites

    Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill."

    7. West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Highland Falls, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 774-9524

    $25 - $40 / night

    "We were very impressed with the playground on site!"

    "Love the proximity to NYC - I always look for areas that are not too far, but not too close to NY. Beautiful but small-ish tent sites."

    8. Collective Governors Island

    5 Reviews
    Jersey City, NY
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    9. Watch Hill Fire Island Campground — Fire Island National Seashore

    7 Reviews
    Bayport, NY
    40 miles
    +1 (631) 597-6074

    $35 - $299 / night

    "You are not quite roughing it as there are showers and running water at the Watchhill campground. Reservations highly recommended!"

    "Camping gets you away from the bustle. It is a little less than a half mile walk from the ferry dock and located behind the dunes which offer some protection. Take a quick walk down to the beach."

    10. Camp Glen Gray

    2 Reviews
    Oakland, NJ
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-7234

    $5 - $200 / night

    "One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."

    "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Stamford, CT is Croton Point Park with a 3.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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