Cabin rentals near Willington, Connecticut provide accommodations within 30 minutes of town across northeastern Connecticut and nearby Massachusetts. The area sits at an elevation of 640 feet with heavily wooded terrain and multiple waterways including the Natchaug River and Walker Pond. Winter temperatures drop below freezing from December through February, making most cabin facilities seasonal with operations from April through October.
What to do
Riverside activities: Charlie Brown Campground borders the Natchaug River, offering tubing opportunities. "Arts and crafts, tractor rides, and of course the tubing down the river. Lots of built in entertainment for the kids," notes a visitor at Charlie Brown Campground.
Disc golf course: West Thompson Lake Campground maintains a disc golf course on property. "We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property. Once the boat races finished each day the camp was very quiet and peaceful," according to a guest at West Thompson Lake Campground.
Hiking trails: Several campgrounds offer extensive trail networks suitable for day hikes. "Deep in the woods. Great variety of activities. Swimming lake, canoeing lake, pool, playgrounds. Choice of shade in trees or open field," writes a camper at Brialee Family Campground.
What campers like
Natural water features: Multiple campgrounds feature lakes and ponds rather than just pools. "We had an excellent experience at this camp ground. The Staff and Rangers were polite and welcoming. We were able to see some boat races and played a round of disc golf on property," reports a visitor at West Thompson Lake Campground.
Woodland settings: Sites with tree cover provide natural shade during summer months. "Large campsites, Nice basketball court, Decent bathrooms for a state campground, only complain is that they close the gate to enter at 9pm," notes a camper at West Thompson Lake Campground.
Various cabin options: Mineral Springs Family Campgrounds offers rentals suitable for different group sizes. "My family go every year and ALWAYS have fun! Whenever there is any problems, the owners are always there to help! They always have have something for everyone," mentions a regular visitor.
What you should know
No swimming in some lakes: Not all water features permit swimming. "The lake is pretty but you cannot swim or eat the fish. There are a lot of choices for hiking including a disc golf course," explains a camper at West Thompson Lake Campground.
Site privacy varies: Campgrounds have different spacing between sites. "The whole campground was dominated by seasonal campers. There was not full service sewer hook up, only gray water. There was a dump station," reports a visitor at Brialee Family Campground.
Weekend bookings fill quickly: Reserve well ahead for summer weekends at popular destinations like Waters Edge Family Campground. "This is the best spot we've had all season. Beautiful view, peaceful and gorgeous," writes a camper about their site.
Tips for camping with families
Choose activity-focused sites: Campgrounds with planned programs keep children engaged. "We weren't sure what to expect- we picked this campsite last minute because of the location. It's was really nice: our water and electric site was surrounded by super tall trees and although the sites were close, it didn't seem crowded," notes a camper at Waters Edge Family Campground.
Look for seasonal events: Many campgrounds host themed weekends and special activities. "We went two years in a row each on Halloween! They had great amenities and activities for the kids. Plus a costume contest and tricker treating," writes a camper at Odetah Camping Resort.
Check playground facilities: Quality playgrounds provide entertainment between scheduled activities. "This place has everything from a pool, splash pad, boats, food, ice cream, lots of activities, friendly helpful staff, delivery to your site from the camp store and nice shaded spacious sites," reports a visitor at Odetah Camping Resort.
Tips from RVers
Late checkout options: Some campgrounds offer extended stays for a small fee. "We did a late checkout for $5 extra, but the noon checkout and two dump stations would make leaving on time a non-issue as well," notes a camper at Charlie Brown Campground.
Utility connections vary: Not all sites include full hookups. "Not far off of 395, so that's always nice. Had a beautiful river side site. Oversized and nicely unkept. Grey dump only due to river so no biggie," explains an RVer at Charlie Brown Campground.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins)," reports a visitor at George Washington State Campground.
