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Best Campgrounds near Westport, CT

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Campers looking for spots near Westport, Connecticut have several state parks within driving distance. Clarence Fahnestock State Park has good trails and tends to be quieter than some other options. Along the coast, Hammonasset State Park Campground puts you right by the beach with spots that have ocean views. Kettletown State Park Campground works well for campers who prefer more tree cover and hiking paths. The basics like bathrooms and drinking water are available at all these parks. If you need showers, Hammonasset has them. Spring and fall camping near Westport means better temperatures and fewer people. The summer gets pretty crowded, so you'll want to book well ahead of time. Not many people camp during winter since it gets cold and some parks shut down completely. You can drive right up to most of these campgrounds on decent roads. At some spots, you might need to carry your gear a short way from where you park. In winter, check if roads are clear of snow before heading out. These state parks give you different camping experiences, all within reach of Westport.

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Best Camping Sites Near Westport, Connecticut (67)

    1. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    9 Reviews
    Cross River, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7317

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."

    "The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience. The staff is friendly as well"

    2. Blydenburgh County Park

    11 Reviews
    Hauppauge, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 854-3713

    "just a great place to get away from home"

    "The group camping on the fox sites is accessible by a dirt drive in. I felt like I was suddenly transported upstate when in fact I had only driven 2 towns over, (about 20 minutes from home.)"

    3. Kettletown State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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. "

    "Semi private with great view and nice walks to the water. Noise was not a problem overnight as to having problems with noises neighbors at other CT state parks."

    4. Wildwood State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $250 / night

    "The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility.

    There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."

    "However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."

    5. Mountain Lakes Park

    3 Reviews
    North Salem, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7312

    "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."

    "A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."

    6. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

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

    $17 / night

    "When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."

    "We were right next to the entrance for hiking trails which was convenient. The facilities are a bit of a walk, but that means it is spread out and there's plenty of room to relax and have fun."

    7. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $17 - $20 / night

    "Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."

    "The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."

    8. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 245-1817

    $20 - $70 / night

    "Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need."

    "   I had a hankering for East Coast seafood, so I picked Hammonesett Beach State Park for Connecticut. Our 2nd state of 5.

        Hammonesett Beach has a huge campground."

    9. Croton Point Park

    10 Reviews
    Croton-on-Hudson, NY
    29 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."

    "Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!"

    10. Battle Row Campground

    4 Reviews
    Old Bethpage, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (516) 572-8690

    $5 - $60 / night

    "You can take bike rides , and relax outside with a nice amount of space to yourself ."

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392 Reviews of 67 Westport Campgrounds

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    friendly staff at the office

    Gave us a welcome folder with lots of helpful info, can walk to get food up the street, short drive to Liberty Park where we got out and walked at night to admire the city skyline and Statue of Liberty at night. They have hook ups and big laundry room.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Gentiles Campground

    Nice place to stay

    Quiet CG near Waterbury CT. Close to major stores for resupply. CG has lots of friendly seasonal campers and lots of other sites. Most sites seem pretty level, but there are some steep roads in the CG. There is an airport next to CG, but it is for single engine private planes only so not a problem. Not by a major road so little traffic noise. I would stay here again.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • Mike W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Cozy Hills Campground

    First time here

    Nice facility, friendly staff. They pack us in pretty tight in some sites.

  • J
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Our go-to spot

    My wife and I love this campground. It is right at the entrance to wine country on Long Island and has a beach on the Long Island Sound. (A little rocky on the north shore)

  • Brittany V.
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Skyridge Trails Campground

    Fantastic new campground!

    A little over a year old, and they have tons to do! Weekly themed events, spacious sites with fantastic views. The sites are level gravel with full hook ups and include a fire pit and picnic table. Beautiful swimming pond and a serene fishing pond located on site. The outpost has anything you might have forgotten to bring and everyone is ready to make sure you are enjoying your stay!

  • H
    Jun. 28, 2025

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    Worst Camp Hosts

    Absolute worst Camp Hosts. They cancel every event they schedule while receiving free beach camping all summer. They’re an embarassment and a constant disappointment for young children. Shame on you and shame on Hammonasset.

  • Kim J.
    Jun. 8, 2025

    Cozy Hills Campground

    Very nice campground however…

    We have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2025

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Nice campground with lots of sites

    I've been going to this campground every summer for at least 5 years. Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles. I usually host group camping trips and the single vehicle rule makes that very difficult.

    That aside, this is a very nice campground with various kinds of sites. You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded. This is one of my favorite campgrounds solely because there are platform sites so I can place my tent on a concrete or wooden platform. There is a separate area for RVs vs tents. There is also a store where you can get a cup of coffee in the morning and lots of goodies throughout the day.

    There are hiking trails and you can walk to the beach. Note - it is a downhill walk to the beach. The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk.

    There are lots of stores nearby as well as orchards to pick your own fruits. I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away. There is also a Tanger Outlet nearby. I've been there during a full on thunderstorm and watched as the trees swayed in the wind.

    Lovely campground with lots of activities to entertain you.

Guide to Westport

Camping near Westport, Connecticut, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Clarence Fahnestock State Park. One camper mentioned, "The NYS Parks has done a lot of work on the surrounding trails," making it a great spot for all hiking levels.
  • Beach Access: Enjoy the sun and sand at Hammonasset State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "The beach was popular," highlighting its appeal for a day of swimming and relaxation.
  • Fishing: Cast a line at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner. One happy camper said, "This place is so much fun," especially for families looking to enjoy outdoor activities.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms at Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park. A reviewer noted, "I enjoy the beach/lakefront, and regularly cleaned bathroom and shower facilities."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy the activities at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner. One parent mentioned, "My kids enjoyed themselves a lot, and that is what matters."
  • Convenient Location: Campers love the accessibility of Hammonasset State Park Campground. A visitor said, "This campground is very close to our home," making it a great local getaway.

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Be prepared for noise, especially on weekends. A camper at Wildwood State Park Campground mentioned, "The crowd stayed awake playing music all night very loudly."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Kettletown State Park Campground, have limited facilities. A visitor pointed out, "The bathhouse is really just in dire need of updating."
  • Crowded Sites: Campers at Rocky Neck State Park Campground noted that sites can be close together. One reviewer said, "The sites were super close together and the boundary lines were unclear."

Tips for camping with families

  • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of activities for kids, like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner. A parent shared, "Tons of activities on location. Beautiful view of the river!"
  • Pack Essentials: Bring everything you need, especially if you're going to a place like Sandy Hook — Gateway National Recreation Area, where amenities can be limited. A camper advised, "You must lug your gear in, but there are large carts for that purpose."
  • Choose the Right Site: Look for sites that offer some privacy. A camper at Clarence Fahnestock State Park mentioned, "Some sites are grouped in open areas. These lack privacy."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at New York City North-Newburgh KOA noted, "The RV/trailer only section is really nice, wooded."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check ahead. A camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner mentioned, "Our site was spacious, level, waterfront, and partially shaded."
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Weekends can get busy, especially at popular spots like Hammonasset State Park Campground. A visitor said, "If you are looking for a site it’s best to book far in advance."

Camping near Westport, CT, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds in Westport?

While Westport itself has limited camping options, excellent campgrounds can be found within reasonable driving distance. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park is highly rated, featuring drive-in tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. For privacy seekers, the back section (sites #1, 13, 15, 21, 23) offers a quieter experience. Croton Point Park provides a breathtaking family-friendly camping experience right on the Hudson River with private tent sites, nearby bathrooms with showers, and plenty of portable toilets throughout the grounds. Both locations offer scenic natural settings while still being accessible from the Westport area.

How far are the camping areas from downtown Westport?

Most camping options require a drive from downtown Westport. Macedonia Brook State Park Campground is one of the closer options, located approximately 35-40 minutes from Westport in Kent, CT. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers another relatively close option, about 25-30 minutes from downtown Westport. For those willing to drive a bit further, more camping choices become available within a 45-60 minute radius. Most campgrounds in the region are accessible via major highways and roads, making them relatively convenient despite the distance. Consider traffic patterns when planning your trip, as weekend travel times may increase during peak summer months.

What amenities are available at Westport campgrounds?

Campgrounds near Westport offer a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. Hammonasset State Park Campground provides well-maintained showers and bathrooms, a fully-stocked camp store, and easy beach access. Facilities include playgrounds, bike paths, and nearby ice cream and coffee shops. Kettletown State Park Campground offers river access, hiking trails, and basic facilities including restrooms, though swimming availability may depend on water conditions. Most campgrounds in the region provide standard amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings with grills, potable water, and restroom facilities, with some offering shower access. For RV campers, several parks have designated sites with appropriate hookups and services.

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