The Best Camping in Connecticut

Looking for the best camping in Connecticut? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Connecticut. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Connecticut

East Haddam, Connecticut

Explore Chapman Falls in Devil's Hopyard SP

4.3

If you map to Chapman Falls in East Haddam, CT, you will be brought to a parking lot opposite from the waterfall in Devil's Hopyard, a beautiful Connecticut state park. Once there, it's only a few minute walk down a very clear trail to the base of the 60 foot falls. There's plenty of room to set ...
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Kent, Connecticut

Hike the Ridge Loop Trail, Macedonia Brook SP

3.0

For a quick weekend trip from Newport, RI, Macedonia Brook State Park had a lot to offer for its size. In three or four hours, with lunch, you can hike the 6.4 mile ridge trail and get some fresh air without having to hike on too busy of trails. The elevation gain is only around 700 ft, however, ...
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Sharon, Connecticut

Hike the Pine Knob Loop, Housatonic Meadows SP

5.0

2.5 mi / 770 ft gain

The Pine Knob loop is a 2.5 mile loop trail that takes you through beautiful thick woods filled with vistas, wild flowers and tons of wild life. You will start your adventure at the Pine Knob Trail head where you will be able to a Connecticut Appalachian trail guide. Pine Knob is a blue blaze ...
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North Stonington, Connecticut

Hike Narragansett Trail

4.0

10.7 mi / 1 ft gain

Narragansett Trail is a 10.7 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a lake located near North Stonington, Connecticut.
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Kent, Connecticut

Hike Herrick Trail Preserve Via Appalachian Trail Loop

8.9 mi / 1 ft gain

Herrick Trail Preserve via Appalachian Trail Loop is a 9 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Sherman, Connecticut.
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Madison, Connecticut

Hike Hammonasset Beach State Park Walk

3.4 mi / 32 ft gain

Hammonasset Beach State Park Walk is a 3.4 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near Madison, Connecticut.
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Sherman, Connecticut

Hike Appalachian Trail: Hoyt Road To Bull's Bridge

7.9 mi / 1 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Hoyt Road to Bull's Bridge is a 8.5 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Gaylordsville, Connecticut.
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Canaan, Connecticut

Hike Appalachian Trail: Falls Village To West Cornwall Road

18.2 mi / 3 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Falls Village to West Cornwall Road is a 18.2 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Cornwall, Connecticut.
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East Haddam, Connecticut

Hike Richard Goodwin Trail

13 mi / 1 ft gain

Richard Goodwin Trail is a 13 mile point-to-point hike that takes you past wildlife located near East Haddam, Connecticut.
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Kent, Connecticut

Hike Kent Falls Via Appalachian Trail

6.7 mi / 147 ft gain

Kent Falls via Appalachian Trail is a 6.7 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Kent, Connecticut.
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Salisbury, Connecticut

Hike Mount Prospect And Raccoon Hill Via Appalachian Trail

6.3 mi / 1 ft gain

Mount Prospect and Raccoon Hill via Appalachian Trail is a 6.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Falls Village, Connecticut.
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Salisbury, Connecticut

Hike Appalachian Trail: Salisbury To Jug End Road

15.6 mi / 4 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Salisbury to Jug End Road is a 15.6 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a lake located near Salisbury, Connecticut.
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Salisbury, Connecticut

Hike Sharon Mountain Via Appalachian Trail

4.7 mi / 1 ft gain

Sharon Mountain via Appalachian Trail is a 4.7 mile out and back hike that takes you past great forest setting located near West Cornwall, Connecticut.
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Salisbury, Connecticut

Hike Lions Head Via Appalachian Trail

4.4 mi / 1 ft gain

Lions Head via Appalachian Trail is a 4.4 mile out and back hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Salisbury, Connecticut.
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Salisbury, Connecticut

Hike Appalachian Trail: Lions Head To Bear Mountain

8.2 mi / 1 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Lions Head to Bear Mountain is a 8.2 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near Salisbury, Connecticut.
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Salisbury, Connecticut

Hike Appalachian Trail: Bear Mountain To Race Brook Falls

9.2 mi / 2 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Bear Mountain to Race Brook Falls is a 9.2 mile point-to-point hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Salisbury, Connecticut.
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