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Campgrounds and RV parks near Shelton, CT

69 campgrounds and RV Parks near Shelton, 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 Shelton, CT

Kettletown State Park

Connecticut (10 miles away)

$$$$$

(61 sites)

Totoket Valley RV Park

Connecticut (14 miles away)

$$$$$

(15 sites)

Gentile's Campground

Connecticut (22 miles away)

$$$$$

(110 sites)

Branch Brook Campground

Thomaston, CT (23 miles away)

$$$$$

(64 sites)

Black Rock State Park

Watertown, CT (23 miles away)

$$$$$

(78 sites)

Bear Creek Lake Compounce Campground

Bristol, CT (24 miles away)

$$$$$

(54 sites)

Riverdale Farm CampSites

Clinton, CT (26 miles away)

$$$$$

(250 sites)

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Hammonasset Beach State Park

Connecticut (28 miles away)

$$$$$

(552 sites)

Point Folly

Bantam, CT (28 miles away)

Wildwood State Park

Wading River, NY (29 miles away)

$$$$$

(314 sites)

White Memorial Foundation Family Campgrounds Windmill Hill

Litchfield, CT (29 miles away)

$$$$$

(65 sites)

Windmill Hill

Litchfield, CT (29 miles away)

Most common amenities

Tables Grills Toilets Showers Dump station Pet friendly Playground Laundry Firewood General store

Campgrounds near Shelton, Connecticut

Shelton sits in southwestern Connecticut's lower Naugatuck Valley, within an easy drive of both Long Island Sound and the wooded uplands of Litchfield County. RV travelers use the city as a base for state park camping to the north and west, with private RV parks filling the gap where public campgrounds are limited to the warm-weather season. The closest public option is Kettletown State Park on the eastern shore of Lake Zoar, a 605-acre park popular four seasons a year, though its campground will remain closed for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to flood damage sustained during an unprecedented heavy rainfall event in August 2024. Farther north near Watertown and Thomaston, Black Rock State Park offers a full state-run campground on Black Rock Pond, and Branch Brook Campground in Thomaston provides a private RV park with hookups. Gentile's Campground and Totoket Valley RV Park round out the private options within reach of Shelton, giving travelers a mix of hookup sites, seasonal spots, and short-stay accommodations across the region.

Things to do near Shelton

State parks anchor most itineraries. Black Rock Pond is one of Connecticut's 13 designated trout parks, regularly restocked throughout the spring and fall, and the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail connects the park to the woodland sections of the Mattatuck State Forest. Kettletown's day-use area still offers hiking and Lake Zoar views, with the Miller Trail and youth group campsites open per scheduled park hours even while the campground is closed. From Branch Brook Campground, guests use the pool, pickleball, brook fishing, and neighboring trails, plus the nearby town of Thomaston for restaurants and supplies. Route 8 gives quick access south to Shelton and north into Litchfield County. The Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers support paddling and fishing throughout the region, and beaches on Long Island Sound are a short drive south for day trips.

Camping spots and RV parks near Shelton, CT

Where

Seasonal information

spring
March - May
57° / 39°F 100 mm
State parks reopen in late May; rustic early on
summer
June - August
81° / 63°F 105 mm
Peak season; summer weekends should be booked early
fall
September - November
61° / 45°F 95 mm
Foliage draws visitors; state sites close by Columbus Day
winter
December - February
38° / 25°F 90 mm
Cold and damp; state park campgrounds closed

Public camping in this part of Connecticut runs on a strict warm-season schedule. Black Rock State Park's 2026 season opens Friday, May 22 and closes Monday, October 12 at noon, with early-season sites operating as rustic camping only, meaning no bathrooms, showers, or running water, and portable toilets available near the campground office. After Labor Day, Black Rock shifts to a limited pattern, and cabins are not available after Labor Day. The campground closes for the season on Columbus Day. The Kettletown State Park campground will remain closed for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to flood damages sustained during the unprecedented heavy rainfall event in August 2024, and a reopening date has not yet been determined. Private parks stretch the calendar further. Branch Brook Campground is located on 435 Watertown Road in Thomaston and is open April 1 through November 1, and it keeps 70 sites available, including many seasonal and year-long rentals, making it one of the few options for shoulder-season RV stays in the area.

Top Hosts near Shelton, 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

Connecticut state park campgrounds, including Black Rock, use ReserveAmerica online or by phone at 1-877-668-CAMP (2267). Reservations can be made for the day before arrival and up to 11 months in advance, so summer weekends at Black Rock should be locked in early. Check-in requires ID and documentation: the primary occupant must be present to check in and register, must be 18 or older (21 for cabins), must present valid government-issued photo identification, and must provide valid vehicle registration. The maximum length of stay is fourteen consecutive days, after which all members of the camping party must vacate the park for 5 days before reserving a site again. Private parks book directly. Branch Brook Campground takes reservations through its own website and by phone, and travelers looking for full hookups or big-rig sites should call ahead with RV length and amperage to confirm a suitable spot.

What to expect

State-park camping in this region is rustic by design. Black Rock's campground offers 78 campsites, some wooded and some open, and four rustic cabins within walking distance to the beach, fishing pond, recreation field, and hiking trails, with a bathhouse and dumping station. Alcohol is prohibited at Black Rock, and no pets are allowed in the campground, and the same alcohol and pet bans apply at Kettletown. Private parks offer a different experience. Branch Brook Campground offers full hookup RV and tent camping, with a pool, laundry, and pickleball, though the park is home to several long-time seasonal campers and also hosts families and single-night visitors passing through. Black bears, deer, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife share this space, so food, hygiene items, and trash should be stored in appropriate containers or inside the vehicle.

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