Tagged: connecticut

Honest take on hot springs camping in Connecticut — why there aren't any, which campgrounds have hot tubs, and where to actually soak.

winter camping in connecticut is thin on options, heavy on wet cold, and mostly happens in state forests like Pachaug. heres the real version.

A Connecticut camping calendar from a former ranger: why September wins, which weeks to skip, and specific state-park picks month by month.

How Connecticut camping reservations really work — state parks, the DEEP portal, AT shelters, and the rules that trip people up.

Straight talk on Connecticut camping season: which months work, which ones bite, and the shoulder-season window most folks miss.

Eight campgrounds within 90 minutes of Bridgeport, CT — honest picks, real drive times, and which ones aren't worth the gas.

CT isn't a mountain state, but the Litchfield Hills and AT shelters offer surprisingly cool nights. Honest picks, real elevations, no fluff.

An old ranger's honest read on beach camping in Connecticut — where you actually camp near the shore, what to expect, and which park to pick.

10 Connecticut campgrounds with real lakeside water access — state park picks, Pachaug forest gems, and private spots actually worth booking.

Where dogs are actually welcome camping in Connecticut — state parks, private sites, trails, and the ones to skip.

Honest, opinionated picks for family camping in Connecticut: shoreline, lakes and Northwest hills, with history, season notes and what works with kids.

A straight-talking guide to Connecticut state parks for camping: the coast, Litchfield Hills, the Quiet Corner, and which ones to skip or save for off-weeks.

An honest roundup of Connecticut RV campgrounds — which parks actually offer full hookups, which state parks are worth it, and where to skip.

Free dispersed camping in Connecticut is rare, with no national forest or BLM land. Here are the legal, quiet spots where you can pitch a tent.

Best campgrounds in Connecticut sorted by region: state-run DEEP sites, CCC stonework, river and lake camping, and a few spots worth skipping.

Real options for backcountry camping in Connecticut — AT shelters, state forest permits, bear notes, and the routes a retired ranger would actually walk.