7 of the Best Places to Pitch-a-Tent in Connecticut
A couple of pup tents, some bug spray, a portable grill, and some food and you've got yourself a weekend in Connecticut's great outdoors.
Between the 65 state parks and 27 state forests, not to mention all of the private campgrounds, you could spend weeks in Connecticut's scenic outdoor beauty.
What is the definition of camping? Is it a $150,000 forty foot luxury motor home with two recliners and wide screen TV, or is it a basic two-man tent? It can be both, but for the purpose of this blog, this a list of some of the more rugged campsites in Connecticut.
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KatieDobies 1BLACK ROCK STATE PARK - Watertown
$17/night for CT residents
$27/night for non-residents
*Alcohol Is Not Permitted
Call 860-283-8088 for reservations.
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CandyBox Images 2HOUSATONIC MEADOWS STATE PARK - Route 7 Sharon
$17/night CT residents
$27/night non-residents
$50/night for Rustic Cabin rentals
Call 860-672-6772 for reservations
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Peter Hazlett 3KETTLETOWN STATE PARK - Southbury
*Alcohol is Prohibited
$17/night CT residents
$27/night non-residents
$50/night Rustic cabin rentals
Call 203-264-5678 for reservations.
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Getty Images 4LAKE WARAMUG STATE PARK - New Preston
Camping fees are the same as the other state parks.
For reservations, call 860-868-0220.
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Getty Images 5MASHHAMOQUET BROOK STATE PARK - POMFRET
$14/night CT residents
$24/night non-residents
For campsite reservations, call 860-928-6121.
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Townsquare Media Boise 6ROCKY NECK STATE PARK - Niantic
$20/night CT residents
$30/night non-residents
Call 860-739-1339 for site reservations.
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Getty Images 7WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION CENTER - Litchfield
White Memorial offers two different camping experiences. Windmill Hill is a heavily wooded area where only tent camping is allowed which is $9/night.
Reservations are accepted by mail only. Click here to download the registration form.
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