Camping Near Hartford, CT
There are 21 campgrounds within driving distance of Hartford, CT in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS, about 22 miles away. 17 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Hartford (17).
Closest campgrounds to Hartford
- NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS — 22 mi from Hartford · NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS · Vistas 6.2
- HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA — 27 mi from Hartford · HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 5.5
- Hammonasset Beach State Park — 35 mi from Hartford · CT - Madison · $22/night · Vistas 6
- WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA — 38 mi from Hartford · WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6
- INDIAN HOLLOW — 41 mi from Hartford · INDIAN HOLLOW · Vistas 6.8
- West Thompson Lake Campground — 42 mi from Hartford · West Thompson Lake Campground · Free · Vistas 6.3
- Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) — 46 mi from Hartford · Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) · Free · Vistas 5.5
- Burlingame State Park — 56 mi from Hartford · RI - Charlestown · $20/night · Vistas 5.5
- WEST HILL PARK — 60 mi from Hartford · WEST HILL PARK · Vistas 6
- TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA) — 65 mi from Hartford · TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA) · Vistas 5.5
- Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities — 86 mi from Hartford · Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities · Vistas 6.5
- Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area — 86 mi from Hartford · Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area · ~$10/night · Vistas 6
- SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH — 87 mi from Hartford · SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.4
- Townshend Lake Recreation Area — 89 mi from Hartford · Townshend Lake Recreation Area · Vistas 6
- Grout Pond Campground — 90 mi from Hartford · Grout Pond Campground · Vistas 6.5
- Winhall Brook Camping Area — 97 mi from Hartford · Winhall Brook Camping Area · Vistas 7.2
- CAMP GATEWAY- BROOKLYN NY — 103 mi from Hartford · CAMP GATEWAY- BROOKLYN NY · Vistas 5.8
- HAPGOOD POND — 103 mi from Hartford · HAPGOOD POND · Vistas 7.1
- CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND — 108 mi from Hartford · CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND · Vistas 6.3
- ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA — 109 mi from Hartford · ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA · Vistas 5.5
- CAMP GATEWAY - SANDY HOOK — 114 mi from Hartford · CAMP GATEWAY - SANDY HOOK · Free · Vistas 6.5
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Camping near Hartford FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Hartford?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS, roughly 22 miles from Hartford, CT. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Hartford?
Yes. 17 campgrounds near Hartford, CT are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Hartford page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.