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Austin Hawes Memorial Campground at American Legion State Forest offers cabin accommodations alongside its tent and RV sites. These furnished cabins provide a convenient option for visitors seeking shelter while exploring the Farmington River area. White Pines Campsites provides cabins with electricity and basic amenities, though cabin specifications vary by location. Cabin guests typically have access to shared bathroom facilities and hot showers located in central bathhouses. Some cabins feature fire pits and picnic tables for outdoor meals. "We used to have family reunions here. Great place for family to get together," one camper noted about White Pines Campsites.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Cabins at Lone Oak Camp Sites accommodate families with electric hookups and varying levels of furnishings. Most properties require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through September. Several campgrounds including Cozy Hills and Lake Compounce Campground maintain cabin rentals with pet-friendly policies. A visitor to American Legion State Forest mentioned, "There are a few cabin sites as well. The sites are nice and large, with room for trailers."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking facilities may be available, though arrangements differ between properties. The Pleasant Valley General Store near American Legion State Forest provides essential supplies for cabin guests. Several campground offices sell firewood and ice, with White Pines Campsites offering a more extensive camp store. Cabins at Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground and Black Rock State Park provide rustic accommodations within state park settings, allowing visitors to enjoy natural surroundings while having shelter from the elements.
"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."
"I am an experienced camper and left no trace of food anywhere near my tent, fire or picnic table. The bears did not bother me."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $74 / night
Check Availability"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"
"They also have a great pool, playground and pond for fishing. They also have a nice little store and snack bar. There is also a mini golf course and a mining area where kids can “mine” “gems”."
"It looked like the sites were close together, but I was there before there were leaves on the trees and could see how there would be more privacy once they filled out."
"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"
from $72 - $122 / night
Check Availability"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."
"No hookups, but decent bathrooms, lukewarm showers and well kept. The Housatonic river is wide and shallow but good for soaking on a hot day and right behind pretty much every campsite."
"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."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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 .."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Within the campground there are also restrooms available, showers and water."
"We stayed at a platform tent site and were able to park two vehicles on site but the grounds had plenty of parking not too far from the sites."
from $21 - $175 / night
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ScoutThis 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.
GuideThis 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.
LegendFinally ventured out for a camping trip in this curious season and was delighted to find Bonnie Brae Campground in the Berkshires. It's a compact,clean campground tucked at the end of a quiet neighborhood street, within walking distance to a lake. Many of the RV site are occupied by seasonal campers, and the sites are well-kept. Some of the sites have platforms. This side of the campground was quiet most of the time. The tent and cabin loop circle around the pool area and although you could hear more conversation and noise from this section, everyone was respectful of quiet hours. They also offer a number of cabins for rent with AC and small refrigerator, but no bathrooms. The bathrooms are small, but very clean. They wouldn't meet ADA standards, but there are no drips, stains, or dirt and they seem to check in a couple of times a day to clean up if needed. The pool is now open (delayed this year due to COVID-19) and the kids in particular enjoyed it. You can add a firewood purchase to your reservation and they'll deliver it to your site.
I was in site 28 with a teardrop camper. I could have used leveling blocks because it was hard to find a great spot that was level side to side. Sites 27 & 29 each seemed a little more level and 29 was larger.
Pontoosuc Lake is a short walk away; there are boat rentals available and I saw a number of people fishing from Pontoosuc Park just above the dam. There's a rail trail nearby and Mt Greylock State Reservation offers numerous hiking opportunities 11 miles to the north.
GuideTreetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! We were able to meet Betty, Treetopia’s manager, who toured us around the campground and took us into each type of rental they provide for that special camping trip. They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins! Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains and all of the nature that includes. A wonderfully inspiring place! 😊👍🏻
If you have an RV, they have 30/50 amp with electric and water. There is no sewer, but they have a dump-station and on-site Honeywagon truck that you can schedule. They staff was wonderful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! 💗
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RangerGetaway 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!
ScoutI thought I read someplace that there is new ownership, at any rate the folks there were very nice. And the place lives up to its name. We’re not fond of RV parking lots and the sites were well spaced which gets it many extra points. We had a popup in a drive-through site at the bottom of the hill which was fine, though pretty muddy after a day of rain. With that hill there’s no place for larger RVs here unless they were to decide to use the field at the bottom. As far as infrastructure a lot of what is here is very old and dated, sometimes to the point of being comical, but it does appear some updates are happening. Bathroom building is decent and kept very clean (though it would be nice if any of the door latches on the women’s toilets worked.) It appears they have built or rebuilt some cabins. Hiking up and down the hill to the bathroom does get old and there is really no place to park there like most places have without blocking the road. Can squeeze in one car near the (ancient and yucky cold water) dishwashing station. There is a tiny campsite with cabin on the road below it, with a firepit and table like a foot away from the road. Maybe they should eliminate that site to make parking for a couple cars at least, as its a terrible campsite probably the only bad one there. (One night that site had 2 cars, with one blocking the road when we tried to drive past - they should have made the extra car stay down in the lot.) People moved their car a bit, but still had to drive very close to their bonfire. Like much of the area, there is essentially no cell coverage here. An area with wifi would be an excellent upgrade. I know, you’re camping, but sometimes you just need to do something, make a restaurant reservation, or check the weather.
Update- I just found and read an article about the change of ownership. Showed a picture of a recreation room. Where the heck was that? In the building labeled “the Barn?” Which I thought was an actual barn and off limits. The dyrt says there is wifi, maybe it was there? Would have been nice to know about.
GuideWe 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.
TravelerBig and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need. Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back. Fire pits are great. Can’t wait to camp here again!
TravelerFairly large campground. Tent sites available but mostly RV/Campers. WiFi in common areas isn’t great so if you’re planning on working during some down time, this isn’t the place. Nice hiking around the area. Bathrooms are clean. Good for kids/families.
Cabin accommodations near Winsted, Connecticut center around fishing access on the Farmington River and hiking opportunities in the Litchfield Hills. The region sits at elevations between 700-1,200 feet with a humid continental climate that brings warm summers and snowy winters. Most cabin rentals operate seasonally from mid-May through mid-October with overnight temperatures that can drop to the 40s even in summer months.
Fishing on the Farmington River: Campers at Austin Hawes Memorial Campground can access premier fishing spots directly from their sites. "Excellent campground for tent campers. Right on the farmington river and off the main road with access to many many other favorable fishing spots," notes Tom C. The river section near the campground operates under catch-and-release regulations for trophy trout.
Hiking to Bash Bish Falls: Visitors staying in cabins at Taconic State Park can hike directly to Massachusetts' highest waterfall. "There are plenty of hiking trails nearby and of course, trails to Bash Bish Falls which is beautiful. It was low the first time we visited and we were able to make it to the top of the falls to go swimming and the views were incredible," explains Jackie G. The falls are approximately a 1.5-mile hike from the campground.
Tubing opportunities: Cabin renters often bring their own tubes or rent from outfitters for floating the Farmington River. "We have gone tubing down the river, swimming and fishing as well," mentions Sue B. about activities at Austin Hawes Memorial Campground. Most tubing excursions last 2-3 hours depending on water levels and seasonal conditions.
Private bathrooms: Cozy Hills Campground offers individual bathroom facilities that cabin guests appreciate. "Clean private bathrooms were a plus," notes Kim T. These private facilities provide an upgrade from the shared bathhouses common at other properties.
Swimming options: The variety of swimming spots makes cabin rentals appealing during summer months. "Nice pool with time for adult only swim time," mentions Gale S. about Prospect Mountain Campground. Some locations maintain separate children's swimming areas with shallower depths for safety reasons.
Cell service limitations: Some campers value the technology break at certain cabin locations. "No cellphone service, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about it," Katherine P. notes about Austin Hawes Memorial Campground. This disconnection offers a more immersive outdoor experience for those seeking to unplug.
Site cleanliness varies: Some cabin rental locations maintain better standards than others. At White Pines Campsites, one camper reported, "Upon arrival, I liked the atmosphere and friendly service but our site was filthy. A bag of dog poop by a tree, trash under the picnic table, cigarette butts littering the rocks around the fire pit." Bringing basic cleaning supplies may be advisable.
Seasonal RV neighbors: Many cabin rental properties also host seasonal RV campers who establish semi-permanent setups. "Night fell and the place turned into Margaritaville. The seasonal RVers have really taken over the place and while some have tasteful decor and lights, others not so much," noted Sylvia P. about White Pines Campsites. Noise levels can increase on weekends.
Wildlife encounters: Bears are active in the region, particularly around improperly stored food. "We and several other neighboring campers spied a pretty big black bear not far enough away in the late morning hours," reports Sylvia P. All cabin locations require proper food storage in hard-sided containers or vehicles.
Activity-focused properties: Lake Compounce Campground provides cabin accommodations with organized activities. "They have a small playground, activities, tennis court, basketball. Not to mention its next to the amusement park," reports Nichol P. The camp hosts weekend activities like bingo and corn hole tournaments.
Fishing for children: Several cabin properties maintain stocked ponds suitable for children learning to fish. "Kids caught about 20 fish. The pool is nice, no deep end," notes Rino S. about Cozy Hills Campground. Many rental properties provide simple fishing equipment for beginners.
Protection from insects: The region's wooded setting means mosquitoes and ticks are abundant during summer months. "In the summer, this place is mosquito central, so bring lots of bug spray or be eaten alive!" warns Katherine P. Permethrin-treated clothing and proper repellents are essential for comfortable family camping.
Dump station limitations: Some properties with cabins and RV sites have limited waste disposal facilities. At Lake Compounce Campground, one RVer noted, "Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station." Campers reported occasional issues with dump station maintenance at some locations.
Platform sites: For those combining cabin and tent camping at Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground, the tent platforms provide advantages. "We used Winnebago 1700BH to block it out, and set up under the canopy of old growth pines and oaks," explains Chris A. about creating privacy between sites. The wooden platforms keep tents dry even during heavy rain.
Off-season quiet: Cabin campers seeking solitude should consider weekday visits outside peak summer months. "By 12 on Sunday-we had the entire campground to ourselves… in the middle of JULY," notes Chris A. about Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground. Many properties operate at reduced capacity from late September through early May.
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