Nelson’s Family Campground has been owned and operated by the Gustine family since 1964. The campground is located on 175 scenic acres in the heart of central Connecticut. Each year, thousands of families find their way to Nelson’s to join us for loads of fun activities, visiting many nearby attractions, and just kicking back and escaping. $27/night/campsite w/electric & water hookup for CT residents. $37/night/campsite w/electric & water hookup for non-CT residents; Campground Map: Cabin available for reservation. Minimum three nights: $50/night/for CT residents, Rustic Cabinplus a Processing Fee. $60/night/for non-CT residents Rustic Cabinplus a Processing Fee. Feb 02, 2021 The campground is close to major local restaurants and tourist attractions. The island itself isn’t too big, so accessing the local bike paths and beach areas shouldn’t be a problem for you. For RVing, this campground boasts 145 full hook-up sites with back-in and pull-thru options.

2020 State Park Camping Areas

**Rustic cabin reservations include a processing fee and occupancy tax.

BLACK ROCK STATE PARK

The Black Rock State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 24th through September 30th (daily).

• Route 6, Watertown
• 78 wooded and open sites. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets.
• ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
• $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $50/night Rustic Cabins for CT Resident Processing Fee **
• $60/night Rustic Cabins for non-CT residents plus Processing Fee **
• Park Office (860) 283-8088
• Campground Map:

DEVIL'S HOPYARD STATE PARK

The Devil's Hopyard Campground will be OPEN for the 2020 season from April 10 through October 11.

• 366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam
• 21 wooded sites near scenic waterfall. Stream fishing, no swimming. No pets.
• $14/night/campsite for CT residents. There is a Processing Fee for reservations.
• $24/night/campsite for non-CT residents. There is a Processing Fee for reservations.
• Office (860) 526-2336
• Campground Map:

HAMMONASSET BEACH STATE PARK

The Hammonasset Beach State Park campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 22 through October 12th (daily).

• 1288 Boston Post Road (Route 1), Madison
• William F. Miller Campground. 558 open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Salt water swimming and fishing. Inpidual fireplaces not provided. No pets.
• $20/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $35/night/campsite w/electric & water hook-up for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $30/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $45/night/campsite w/electric & water hook-up for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• Campground Office (203) 245-1817
• Park Office (203) 245-2785
• Campground Map:

Cabins can be reserved by the week only (Sunday to Sunday). Hook up near hyattsville.

• $70/night for CT residents/Rustic Cabins plus a Processing Fee.**
• $80/night for non-CT residents/Rustic Cabins plus a Processing Fee.**

HOPEVILLE POND STATE PARK

The Hopeville Pond State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 22 through October 11.

• 929 Hopeville Road, Griswold
• 80 wooded sites near pond. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Fishing, swimming. No pets.
• $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• Campground Office (860) 376-0313
• Park Office (860) 376-2920
• $27/night/campsite w/electric & water hookup for CT residents.
• $37/night/campsite w/electric & water hookup for non-CT residents
• Campground Map:

Cabin available for reservation. Minimum three nights:

• $50/night/for CT residents, Rustic Cabinplus a Processing Fee.**
• $60/night/for non-CT residents Rustic Cabinplus a Processing Fee.**

HOUSATONIC MEADOWS STATE PARK

The Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 22 through September 6 (daily).

• Route 7, Sharon
• 61 sites in rustic setting near Housatonic River. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. No swimming. No pets.
• ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
• $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $27/night/campsite for non-residents plus a Processing Fee
• $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee**
• $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-residents plus a Processing Fee**
• Campground Office (860) 672-6772
• Park Office (860) 927-3238
• Campground Map:

KETTLETOWN STATE PARK

The Kettletown State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 22 through September 6 (daily).

• 1400 Georges Hill Road, Southbury
• 61 partly wooded and open sites. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing. Trailers and RV's may not exceed 28' in length. No pets.
• ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
• $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee**
• $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-residents plus a Processing Fee**
• Campground Office (203) 264-5678
• Park Office (203) 264-5169
• Campground Map:

LAKE WARAMAUG STATE PARK

The Lake Waramaug State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 22 through September 6 (daily).

• ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
• 30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston
• 76 wooded and open sites overlooking lake. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets.
• $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee**
• $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee**
• Campground Office (860) 868-0220
• Park Office (860) 868-2592
• Campground Map:

MACEDONIA BROOK STATE PARK

The Macedonia Brook State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from April 10 through September 6 (daily). Walk-in season: April 10-May 21 .

• 159 Macedonia Brook Road, Kent
• 51 sites in rustic setting. Stream fishing, excellent hiking, no swimming. No pets. Reservations accepted April 12 through Labor Day.
• ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
• $14/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $24/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• Campground Office (860) 927-4100
• Park Office (860) 927-3238
• Campground Map:

MASHAMOQUET BROOK STATE PARK

The Mashamoquet Brook State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from April 10th through October 11 (daily).

• 147 Wolf Den Drive, (Route 44), Pomfret, CT
• Wolf Den Campground, 35 open sites. Bathrooms, showers, dumping station. Fishing, hiking, swimming nearby. No pets.
  • $14/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $24/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • Additional $15 charge for water/electric trailer hookup (site 20)
  • (860) 928-6121 (Park Office)
• Campground Map:
• 320 Mashamoquet Road, (Route 44) Pomfret, CT
• Mashamoquet Brook Campground, 18 wooded sites. Composting toilets. Dumping station fishing, hiking, and swimming nearby. No pets.
  • $14/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $24/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • (860) 928-6121 (Park Office)
• Campground Map:

ROCKY NECK STATE PARK

The Rocky Neck State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 22 through October 11 (daily).

• 244 West Main Street (Route 156), Niantic
• 160 wooded and open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Salt water fishing and swimming. No pets.
• $20/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $30/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• Campground Map:

Cabins can be reserved by the week only (Sunday to Sunday).

• $70/night/for CT residents, Rustic Cabinplus a Processing Fee.**
• $80/night/for non-CT residents Rustic Cabinplus a Processing Fee.**
• Campground Office: (860) 739-1339/Park Main Office: (860) 739-5471

SALT ROCK CAMPGROUND

The Salt Rock State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season, from May 22 through October 11 (daily).

• 173 Scotland Road (Rte. 97), Baltic, 06330
• Exit 83 off I-395. Go left, follow Rte. 97 through Baltic. 2 miles north on the left, just past Salt Rock Road.
• 71 tent and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Utilities to some sites, bathroom, dumping station, showers, in-ground swimming pool (opens mid June).
• Fishing allowed.
• Two pets/site permitted.
• Nightly Rates for CT residents:
  • $33/night for a tent site
  • $37/night for a site with electricity and water
  • $40/night for a site with electricity, water, and sewer
    plus a Processing Fee
  • Rates for non-CT residents are $45, $48, and $52 per night plus a Processing Fee.
• Extended Stay Rates for CT residents:
  • $222/ 7-night week tent sites
  • $249/ 7-night week with electric, and water
  • $270/ 7-night week with electric, water, and sewer
    plus a Processing Fee

• Extended Stay Rates for non-CT residents:

  • $300/ 7-night week tent sites
  • $330/ 7-night week with electric, and water
  • $352/ 7-night week with electric, water, and sewer
    plus a Processing Fee
• (860) 822-0884
• Campground Map:

STATE FOREST CAMPING AREAS

AMERICAN LEGION STATE FOREST

The Austin Hawes Campground in American Legion State Forest will be open for the 2020 season from April 10 through October 11 (daily).

• West River Road, Pleasant Valley
• Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground, midway between Pleasant Valley and Riverton on West River Road. 30 sites in pine woods. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing. No swimming. One pet/site permitted.
• The campground is located near State lands that are open to hunting
• $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee**
• $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-residents plus a Processing Fee**
• Campground Office (860) 379-0922
• Forest Headquarters (860) 379-2469
• Campground Map:

PACHAUG STATE FOREST

The Green Falls Campground in Pachaug State Forest will be open for the 2020 season, from April 10 through October 11 (daily).

• Voluntown
• Reservations are needed
• ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
• The campgrounds are located near State lands that are open to hunting
• Two camping areas:
• Green Falls Campground, off Route 138, 3 miles east of Voluntown. 18 wooded sites. Pond fishing, swimming. One pet/site permitted.
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • Forest Headquarters (860) 376-4075
  • Campground Map:

The Mount Misery Campground in Pachaug State Forest will be open for the 2020 season from April 10 through October 11 (daily). .

• Mt. Misery Campground, off route 49, north of Voluntown. 22 wooded sites. Stream fishing, swimming nearby. One pet/site permitted.
  • Reservations are needed
  • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • Forest Headquarters (860) 376-4075
  • Campground Map:

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HORSE CAMP AREAS

The following campgrounds have been designed exclusively for equestrian use. Open April 10, close on Thanksgiving. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camping is offered for riders who can provide their own mounts. Horse rentals are not available.

NATCHAUG STATE FOREST

• 109 Kingsbury Road, Eastford
• Silvermine Horse Camp. 15 wooded sites. Basic facilities only - campers are responsible for cleaning sites and carrying out all trash. Pet permitted. No fee.
• The campground is located on State lands that are open to hunting
• (860) 928-6121 (Mashamoquet Brook State Park Office)

PACHAUG STATE FOREST

The Equestrian Campground at Pachaug State Forest will be open for the 2020 season, from April 10 through October 11 (daily).

• Voluntown
• Frog Hollow Horse Camp. 18 semi-wooded sites. Pet permitted.
• The campground is located on State lands that are open to hunting
• $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
• Campground Closes Columbus Day (10/12/2020) at Noon
• (860) 376-4075

Content updated August 2020

Camping

Walk-in campers will not be permitted for the 2020 season. All campers must make reservations in advance of their stay. Reservations must include the names of all campers. Visitors to campsites will not be permitted, only registered campers will be permitted in the campground. River Camping is closed for the 2020 season.

Pursuant to Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7BBB, all travelers entering Connecticut from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents, or higher than a 10% test positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average, are directed to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days. Please review the Connecticut Travel Advisory webpage of Connecticut’s COVID-19 Response website for the list of states currently affected.

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