Best Glamping near Willimantic, CT
Odetah Camping Resort and Charlie Brown Campground house upscale glamping accommodations near Willimantic, offering a blend of outdoor adventure and modern comfort. Odetah features waterfront yurts with premium bedding, climate control, and private decks overlooking their scenic pond. Charlie Brown Campground provides safari-style canvas tents with real beds, electricity, and rustic-chic furnishings along the peaceful Natchaug River. "Glamp Frogmore offers the privacy of camping while offering extras to make a truly unique getaway. The large tent has a couch, an extremely comfortable bed with bamboo linens, pillows, and comforter included, battery powered lanterns, a battery powered fan, and games," noted one visitor. Both locations maintain well-appointed bathhouses with hot showers and flush toilets within walking distance of glamping units, while some premium accommodations include private en-suite facilities.
Wilderness Lake Park's glamping sites sit adjacent to a serene fishing lake with swimming areas and hiking trails throughout the 100-acre property. The park is currently developing a disc golf course to complement existing recreation options. Strawberry Park and Peppertree Camping provide glamping guests with scheduled activities including outdoor movies, organized games, and seasonal celebrations. According to a camper, "Optional extras include dinner in a cast iron pot delivered in the evening, coffee and breakfast delivered in the morning, a pop-up tent, a dog bed, a cooler stocked with ice and a sampling of local beer, or seltzers, or lemonade, s'mores fixings, and homemade chocolate chip cookies upon arrival." Most glamping sites require reservations well in advance, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods. The glamping season typically runs from April through October, with some locations offering heated accommodations for shoulder-season stays.
