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The Best Camping in East Lyme

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Top camping spots in and near East Lyme

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • East Hampton, Connecticut

    Hike Air Line State Park Trail

    42.7 mi / 1 ft gain
    Air Line State Park Trail is a 42.7 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a river located near East Hampton, Connecticut.
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  • Guilford, Connecticut

    Hike New England Trail (Net)

    207.3 mi / 31 ft gain
    New England Trail (NET) is a 207.3 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a lake located near Guilford, Connecticut.
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  • Montauk, New York

    Camp at Hither Hills State Park

    4.0
    Fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves at Hither Hills State Park, a beautiful oceanside campground with good facilities and access to swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking. The grounds offer beautiful sandy beaches, as well as woodland hikes. The Walking Dunes of Napeague Harbor make for an eas...
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  • Charlestown, Rhode Island

    Burlingame State Park Campground Trail

    9.5 mi / 646 ft gain
    Burlingame State Park Campground Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charlestown, Rhode Island.
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  • Glastonbury, Connecticut

    Hike Shenipsit Trail

    11.4 mi / 1 ft gain
    Shenipsit Trail is a 11.4 mile out and back hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Glastonbury, Connecticut.
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  • Charlestown, Rhode Island

    Car Camp at Charlestown Breachway Campground

    Rhode Island is nicknamed the Ocean State for a reason, and camping by the coast is something absolutely necessary while in New England. During the summer and early fall, Charlestown, RI, as well as the surrounding beach towns, come alive with tourists from all over the globe. The Breachway Campg...
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  • West Greenwich, Rhode Island

    Upper Piney, Sawmill, Elephant, Pinto, Ring Road, Venom, Out-and-Back

    17.59 mi / 1457 ft gain
    Upper Piney, Sawmill, Elephant, Pinto, Ring Road, Venom, Out-and-Back is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near West Greenwich, Rhode Island.
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  • Calverton, New York

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    4.71 mi / 253 ft gain
    Wildwood State Park Campground is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wading River, New York.
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  • Calverton, New York

    Camp at Wildwood State Park

    5.0
    With a beach on Long Island Sound, forested hikes, and reliable amenities, Wildwood State Park is a great spot for a weekend of outdoor activities, easily accessible by public transportation. The Yellow Trail, a 3.8 mile loop, is a great way to tour the park, with many rest stops along the way. S...
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  • Union, Connecticut

    Hike Mashapaug Pond View Trail (Blue/White Bar)

    5.2 mi / 639 ft gain
    Mashapaug Pond View Trail (Blue/White Bar) is a 5.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Stafford Springs, Connecticut.
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