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Campgrounds and RV parks near Cheshire, CT

104 campgrounds and RV Parks near Cheshire, CT. Compare campsite amenities, photos, and site types to find the perfect stop for your rig on your route.

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Best campgrounds near Cheshire, CT

Bear Creek Lake Compounce Campground

Bristol, CT (9 miles away)

$$$$$

(54 sites)

Gentile's Campground

Connecticut (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(110 sites)

Totoket Valley RV Park

Connecticut (13 miles away)

$$$$$

(15 sites)

Branch Brook Campground

Thomaston, CT (14 miles away)

$$$$$

(64 sites)

Black Rock State Park

Watertown, CT (14 miles away)

$$$$$

(78 sites)

Portland Riverside Campground

Portland, CT (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(22 sites)

Kettletown State Park

Connecticut (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(61 sites)

Hurd State Park

East Hampton, CT (19 miles away)

$$$$$

White Memorial Foundation Family Campgrounds Windmill Hill

Litchfield, CT (22 miles away)

$$$$$

(65 sites)

Point Folly

Bantam, CT (22 miles away)

Windmill Hill

Litchfield, CT (22 miles away)

Nelson's Family Campground

East Hampton, CT (22 miles away)

$$$$$

(325 sites)

+15

Most common amenities

Tables Grills Pet friendly Toilets Showers Dump station Playground Laundry Firewood Internet

Camping near Cheshire, Connecticut

Cheshire sits in central Connecticut between Waterbury and New Haven, with quick access to Interstate 84, Route 8, and Interstate 691. That location puts RV travelers within a short drive of a mix of private RV parks, family-oriented resort camping, and Connecticut state park campgrounds in the western hills. The closest options range from theme-park camping at Bear Creek Lake Compounce Campground in Bristol to smaller family-run parks like Gentile's Campground and Totoket Valley RV Park. For state-park camping, Black Rock State Park in Thomaston offers wooded and open sites within walking distance of a swim pond, and Branch Brook Campground sits directly across Route 6 with full hookups and a pool. Most sites in this area are geared toward tents, travel trailers, and mid-size motorhomes. Full sewer hookups are common at private parks like Branch Brook, while state park sites and Bear Creek at Lake Compounce are water and electric only, so plan tank capacity accordingly.

Things to do around Cheshire

The biggest family draw within 20 minutes of Cheshire is Lake Compounce in Bristol, an amusement and water park with roller coasters, kids' rides, and Crocodile Cove. Campers staying at Bear Creek Lake Compounce Campground can use the shuttle to reach the park entrance directly. Outdoor options concentrate in the Western Highlands. Black Rock State Park has swimming, trout fishing, and a network of hiking trails including a section of the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail that climbs to a ridge overlooking the Naugatuck Valley. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs directly through Cheshire and offers flat, paved cycling for families. Rainy-day backups include the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston and the shops and restaurants along Cheshire's Route 10 corridor.

Camping spots and RV parks near Cheshire, CT

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When to visit: seasons and camping calendar

spring
March - May
57° / 38°F 103 mm
Private parks open in April, state parks by late May.
summer
June - August
81° / 61°F 113 mm
Peak season; weekends book weeks in advance.
fall
September - November
63° / 44°F 107 mm
Foliage peaks in October; state parks close mid-month.
winter
December - February
37° / 21°F 90 mm
Cold and snowy; nearly all campgrounds closed.

The camping season in central Connecticut is short and concentrated between late spring and mid-fall. State-run campgrounds typically open in late May and close in mid-October. Black Rock State Park's season generally runs from late May to Columbus Day, with rustic cabins available only through Labor Day. Private parks like Branch Brook Campground typically open in early April and stay open until around November 1, and Bear Creek at Lake Compounce operates roughly May through October in step with the amusement park. July and August are peak. Weekends fill early, especially at Bear Creek during summer operating days at Lake Compounce, and holiday weekends across every park should be booked well in advance. Bugs are heaviest in June; humidity peaks in July and August. September and early October are the sweet spot for RV travelers: cooler nights, thinner crowds, and fall foliage in the Litchfield Hills. Winter camping is very limited in this area, and most private parks close by early November.

Top Hosts near Cheshire, CT

Marcie16 trips - Joined Jul 2022

Marcie and her van were great! Marcie is a very low key host - she is very responsive and was so flexible about pick up and drop off times. Her solar batteries weren't working before our trip and she made sure they were replaced in time. Everything worked great and the van ran great. We spent a week in Acadia in the van. It was small enough that we were able to take it anywhere (including Cadillac Mountain, which doesn't allow anything over 21 feet) and park it with ease most places. We were worried about the sleeping arrangements but we ended up being super comfortable. We never used the propane, but the A/C worked great.

Katie A. - Sep 2026

We had a great time on our trip in Marcie’s Solis. She was straightforward, kind, and easy to communicate with.

Heather H. - Jul 2026

Class B in Middlebury

2021 • 5.0 (14)

$175 USD /night

Joe13 trips - Joined May 2021

Easy pick up and drop off. Joe and Kim go over and above to make sure your experience with the vehicle is a positive one.

Robert J. - Oct 2024

We were very pleased with our rental from Joe and Kim. The response when we had a question was instant. The unit was clean and the functionality for a 2005 unit was surprisingly good. Would definitely rent from them again.

norman C. - Oct 2024

Class B in Prospect

2005 • 5.0 (7)

$220 USD /night

How to book campgrounds near Cheshire

Connecticut state park campgrounds, including Black Rock State Park, are booked through the state's ReserveAmerica portal or by phone. Reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays, cabins book out quickly, and after Labor Day sites are advance-reservation on Fridays and Saturdays and walk-in Sunday through Thursday. The state charges a cancellation fee, and reservations cannot be cancelled within two days of arrival. Private parks handle their own bookings. Bear Creek Lake Compounce Campground takes reservations through the Lake Compounce website, and Branch Brook Campground uses an online reservation system on its site. Gentile's Campground and Totoket Valley RV Park book directly through their offices. For summer weekends, aim to book Bear Creek and Black Rock at least six to eight weeks out. Connecticut prohibits bringing firewood from out of state into state campgrounds; buy locally or on site.

What to expect on the ground

Expect a mix of wooded sites at the state parks and more open, pull-through layouts at the private RV parks. Bear Creek Lake Compounce Campground offers RV sites with water, electric, and cable TV plus 30 and 50 amp service, but no sewer hookups at the sites, so campers with larger tanks or longer stays should use the dump station on the way out. Branch Brook Campground has full-hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer, a pool, laundry, and bathrooms. Cell coverage is generally strong across central Connecticut, and Wi-Fi is available at most private parks. Black bears, raccoons, and skunks are present in the region, so food and trash should be stored in the RV or in appropriate containers overnight. Pet policies vary. Dogs are allowed at most private parks on leash but are not permitted in Black Rock's campground or cabins.

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Campgrounds and RV parks near Cheshire, CT

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Camping spots and RV parks near Cheshire, CT

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Top Hosts near Cheshire, CT

How to book campgrounds near Cheshire

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