Best Cabin Camping near Washington Depot, CT

Several cabin rental options exist within state parks and private campgrounds near Washington Depot, Connecticut. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground offers basic cabins with electricity and beds, while Cozy Hills Campground provides more furnished options with picnic tables and fire rings. Kettletown State Park Campground and Black Rock State Park Campground both feature cabin accommodations with varying amenities. "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," noted one visitor about their glamping experience in the region. Most cabins include access to shared bathrooms with showers, though some premium options may feature private facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lake Compounce Campground offers family-sized cabin layouts alongside their tent and RV sites. Hemlock Hill Camp Resort provides cabin rentals with basic amenities, while White Pines Campsites features both standard and deluxe cabin options. Reservations are essential during summer months when most parks operate at full capacity. A camper wrote, "We stayed at site 85 in Sunny Crest and liked having some privacy. The sites nearby had some trees providing space between each site." Most state park cabins prohibit pets, though some private campgrounds allow them for an additional fee. Booking windows typically open 6-12 months in advance for peak summer season.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely - some offer only outdoor fire rings with grill grates, while others provide mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Lone Oak Camp Sites and Austin Hawes Memorial Campground stock firewood for purchase. Cooking equipment, food storage containers, and cleaning supplies are rarely provided. Camp stores at larger facilities like Cozy Hills Campground sell basic provisions, ice, and forgotten essentials. Grocery stores and markets can be found within a 10-15 minute drive of most cabin locations, making it convenient to stock up before arrival.

Best Cabin Sites Near Washington Depot, Connecticut (39)

    1. Cozy Hills Campground

    8 Reviews
    Bantam, CT
    6 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"

    2. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    New Preston, CT
    6 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 !"

    3. Kettletown State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Stevenson, CT
    16 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."

    4. Black Rock State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Thomaston, CT
    11 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 .."

    5. Lake Compounce Campground

    12 Reviews
    Bristol, CT
    21 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."

    6. Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Cornwall Bridge, CT
    14 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."

    8. Lone Oak Camp Sites

    12 Reviews
    Norfolk, CT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 422-2267

    "I happened upon Lone Oaks Camp Site when looking for someplace to stay in north eastern Connecticut."

    "Great little store. Activities for the kids. Not a ton of privacy, but we didn’t mind much. Nice change from the dry camping we usually gravitate towards"

    9. Austin Hawes Memorial Campground — American Legion State Forest

    12 Reviews
    Riverton, CT
    26 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."

    10. White Pines Campsites

    11 Reviews
    Winsted, CT
    25 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"

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Cabin Reviews near Washington Depot, CT

323 Reviews of 39 Washington Depot 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.

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    FAMILY HEAVEN

    This is a HUGE Jellystone park in upstate NY. There are literally hundreds of cabins and RV sites. We are in site 136, which is a back in spot. Plenty of room between campers. Gravel spot which is pretty level. Full hookups. Picnic table, cable, fire ring, large camp store, showers, toilets, and full laundry area. Also has playgrounds, pillow jump, fishing pond, golf carts, game room, Waterpark, pool, and tennis courts. All of this nestled into the mountains. Nice and family friendly.

  • 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.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    Chillaxing Getaway

    We stayed at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort along the Walllkill River in Gardiner, NY, for a four-night chill-out vacation. We’re so glad we did! 

    Our site was called Riverfront Red Carpet. It was spacious, level, waterfront, and partially shaded thanks to some mature trees. Site#22 included a large concrete pad, picnic table, charcoal grill, and large fire ring. Everything was in great condition. It was nice having plenty of space to not be on top of our neighbors. We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine. 

    The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean. There’s a small waterpark which seemed good for younger kids, an eatery, and ice cream shop. The camp store was well-stocked with food, camping supplies, and souvenirs. There is a game room and multiple bath houses(which we didn’t use). The park’s roadways are all paved and easy to navigate. Despite being nearly filled to capacity including tons of young children, the park was quiet each night with no noisy ‘bad campers.’ 

    We found our interactions with the staff to be helpful and attentive. We really appreciate friendly staff. 

    Overall, this was a great stay at a great RV park. I’d only mention two negatives, neither was a big deal. It took 45-minutes to check-in. In fairness, we arrived at check-in time(3:00 PM) on a Sunday. There were a dozen other RVs checking in at the same time and they just weren’t equipped for that. Also, our Verizon cell service was practically non-existent and the park’s wifi service was just as horrible. If we needed connectivity, this would have been a major problem. I reduced a star in my review simply because it’s 2021 and wifi has become an expectation. 

    We booked on campspot.com and paid$196 per night+$35 to lock our site+$2 booking fee less a 20% promo discount.

  • 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.

  • Derek W.
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Blue Mountain Reservation

    Great campground in the Eastern Catskills

    This was my first time staying at this campground. I went here with my friend and we were using it as our base camp as we went out in trails in the eastern Catskills notably the Devils Path, echo lake, etc. It’s proximity to those trail heads was great and we had perfect weather. The campsites are nothing special here, they come with a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. I used the charcoal grill every night to cook our meals so that worked out perfectly. They have a camp store at the front of the property and it’s stocked with basically anything you could think of needing including charcoal, ice, firewood among other camp items. They had private bathroom/ showers which was a really nice luxury. As someone who typically goes backpacking it was nice to go hiking, shower, cook, and then relax by the fire. They have a pool which I did not use but it looked nice. The staff here was very friendly and helpful. If you ordered firewood they would deliver it right to your site which was appreciated. My only complaint would be that the campsites felt like they were somewhat on top of each other. Despite that I would still recommend staying here 4.5/5 stars. Pictures are from our campsite, and the places we hiked while staying here which were echo lake, the Eastern Devils Path, and huckleberry point.


Guide to Washington Depot

Cabin camping near Washington Depot, Connecticut, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $150

Explore nearby attractions like Southford Falls

Enjoy activities like fishing and hiking

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Washington Depot, CT is Cozy Hills Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 8 reviews.

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