Camping in Connecticut
Connecticut has 3 public campgrounds on record, 3 reservable. All are run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Each row below says who runs it, how to get a site, and what it costs.
- 3
- Total
- 3
- Reservable
- 0
- First-come
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 05-22 to 09-12
- Fee
- Site: $75–$135 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 05-16 to 09-08
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $100 per night
West Thompson Lake Campground - Sites
- 24
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
No campgrounds match these filters.
How booking works in Connecticut
There is no single system: each campground books through its managing agency. 3 campgrounds book through Recreation.gov.
For a park's own hours, entrance fee, and boundary, see Connecticut state parks on publiclandsdb.com.
Narrower lists
By agency
0 first-come campgrounds need no reservation; 0 stay open year-round ; and 0 sit on a named lake . By agency: 3 Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds .
Common questions
How do I reserve a campground in Connecticut?
It depends on who runs it. Of the 3 public campgrounds on record here, 3 book through Recreation.gov.
Is boondocking legal in Connecticut?
On BLM land, dispersed camping (boondocking) is generally allowed under the agency's rules. BLM limits dispersed camping to 14 days within any 28-day period (stay limits vary by field office), asks campers to stay at least 200 feet from lakes and streams, and says most areas need no permit or reservation (blm.gov, read 2026-09-26).
What are the best campgrounds in Connecticut?
This site doesn't rate campgrounds. The most fully documented here are West Thompson Lake Campground (12 sourced facts), Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area (11 sourced facts), and Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters (10 sourced facts); the table lets you sort every campground by agency, booking, season, and fee.