[Babydoll9983]

Yes, I know it's cold...but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any camp sites near/in CT (do not need to go much further north) that are still open? I'm looking to try to make it out one more time this year. I suppose ideal would maybe be close to a small coastal town or a place that we can walk around during the day that is not too challenging. Just looking to enjoy one more decent weekend outside. Thanks. All responses greatly appreciated!

[KH02]

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325040&depNav_GID=1621

The official State Park and Forest camping season extends through September 30th. However, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection provides additional camping opportunities at selected facilities around the state from October 1 - December 31.
ALL OTHERS CLOSE IN THE END OF OCTOBER!!!


Houstatonic Meadows State Park CLOSES DEC 31
Route 7, Cornwall Bridge
Dumping station, flush toilets, showers through October 9th
Alcohol-free campground. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
$26.00/night/campsite
Campground Office (860) 672-6772
Park Office (860) 927-3238
Campground closes December 31

Pachaug State Forest
Mt. Misery Campground, Route 49, Voluntown
Pit toilets
The campground is located near State lands that are open to hunting
$22.00/night/campsite.
No fee from October 12 through December 31.
Forest Headquarters (860) 376-4075
Campground closes December 31

[Ourdreamhouse]

Originally Posted by KH02

The official State Park and Forest camping season extends through September 30th. However, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection provides additional camping opportunities at selected facilities around the state from October 1 - December 31.
ALL OTHERS CLOSE IN THE END OF OCTOBER!!!


Houstatonic Meadows State Park CLOSES DEC 31
Route 7, Cornwall Bridge
Dumping station, flush toilets, showers through October 9th
Alcohol-free campground. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
$26.00/night/campsite
Campground Office (860) 672-6772
Park Office (860) 927-3238
Campground closes December 31

I believe that at Housatonic Meadows, as well as the other State Parks that are still open, camping fees are waived after Columbus Day. It's considered "off-season."

[wavehunter007]

Originally Posted by Babydoll9983

Yes, I know it's cold...but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any camp sites near/in CT (do not need to go much further north) that are still open? I'm looking to try to make it out one more time this year. I suppose ideal would maybe be close to a small coastal town or a place that we can walk around during the day that is not too challenging. Just looking to enjoy one more decent weekend outside. Thanks. All responses greatly appreciated!

You might want to try Aces High at Exit 74 off I-95 in East Lyme, Connecticut. This is right on the Connecticut coast. Since the water is still about 55 F in November…the nights are warmer than you will find anywhere in Connecticut in November and early December (which as an occasional camper I know is important- lol). The coast of southeast Connecticut has the warmest weather in late fall/early winter, with temps often 45 to 50 F for highs. The area is safe, super clean, and the beach, casino, Mystic, …etc is close. A lot of Canadians RV here on their way south in November – March. I don’t know about tent camping however, you might want to check it out. I know they fish here all winter since the ponds and marsh rarely will freeze.

Here is their site. Good Luck.
Aces High RV Park, East Lyme, Connecticut

[Babydoll9983]

Thanks everyone so much for the help!