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Connecticut crams sandy Long Island Sound beaches, winding Connecticut River valleys, and fiery fall foliage into a pint-sized package ideal for RV road trips. Campers chase Mystic Seaport's wooden ships or quiet forest trails across 149 parks. Skip the sprawl; every exit ramps to adventure.
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Madison, CT
558 sites
Madison, CT
558 sites
Madison, CT
513 sites
East Canaan, CT
500 sites
CANAAN, CT
500 sites
Preston, CT
450 sites
Voluntown, CT
400 sites
Stafford Springs, CT
400 sites
Drive I-95 south coast to Hammonasset Beach State Park, Connecticut's longest public beach with RV sites steps from the surf. Cut inland via Route 66 through Meriden's Hanging Hills to Hubbard Park castle overlook. Swing north on I-91 along the Connecticut River, pausing at Gillette Castle State Park's quirky stone towers. Northeast I-84 slices the Quiet Corner's apple orchards and reservoirs.
Summer crowds beaches and state parks; book early. Fall colors peak mid-October in Litchfield Hills, perfect for leaf-peepers. Spring revives rivers for kayakers, winters challenge with snow but reward solitude. Voluntown's 9 parks base Quiet Corner forest hikes in Pachaug State Forest. East Haddam's 7 parks hug the Salmon River, ideal for anglers and families. Griswold's 6 parks anchor central woodland escapes.
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May through October delivers prime RV camping. Summer packs Long Island Sound beaches like Hammonasset with sun and surf. Fall ignites Litchfield Hills foliage for scenic drives. Spring greens rivers for fishing; dodge winter ice on highways.
Yes, most parks offer full hookups. Hammonasset Beach State Park provides 50-amp sites near the ocean. Inland, Rocky Neck State Park delivers waterfront hookups amid salt marshes. Expect 30-50 amp power, water, sewer at 80 percent of the state's 149 parks.
Gillette Castle State Park tops scenic lists with river views from stone ramparts. Sleeping Giant State Park towers over Mount Carmel with 32 miles of trails. Lighthouse Point Park dazzles with Victorian carousel and salt marsh sunsets. Each sits minutes from RV parks.
State parks charge $25-40 nightly for basic sites; free primitive spots exist in state forests. Pachaug State Forest allows dispersed camping with fire rings. Peoples State Forest offers low-cost sites near reservoirs. Check reservations; no BLM lands here, but forests fill the gap.
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