Connecticut has a wide variety of RV camping locations with spectacular scenery, solitude, and interesting history. Public lands and private RV parks and campgrounds offer a wide range of camping facilities from full service RV hookup campsites to more primitive camping locations.
RV parking is permitted in state rest areas. Private property may offer some free overnight RV parking locations with permission.
Rest area eastbound I-84. Overnight RV parking with dump station.
Rest area northbound I-91. Overnight parking with RV dump station.
Rest area eastbound I-84. Overnight RV parking with RV dump station.
Rest area southbound I-91. Overnight RV parking with RV dump station.
Rest area east and westbound I-84. Overnight RV parking with RV dump station.
RV camping is available at many Connecticut State Parks, Connecticut State Forests, and USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers) lake facilities. The following list shows only a few examples of available public RV camping opportunities in Connecticut.
Just 2 miles north of Baltic is the Salt Rock Campground. RV camping is available at 71 campsites. Swimming pool and RV dump station.
Unravel an age-old geologic mystery and decide for yourself where the name of Devil's Hopyard State Park originated. 21 wooded campsites suitable for RV camping have cooking grills, picnic tables, picnic shelters, and vault toilets.
North of Kent, RV camping is available at the Macedonia Brook State Park. This park is managed as a natural area, and minimal facility development. 51 campsites are available for RV camping.
Not far from New Preston is the Lake Waramug State Park. RV camping is available at the park's 77 campsites. Bathrooms, Food Concession, Picnic Tables, Showers and Swimming are available.
Just a few miles south of Pomfret is Mashamoquet Brook State Park. RV camping at over 50 campsites in two campgrounds. Outdoor recreation activities include hiking, picnicking, and fishing.
The Housatonic River helps make Kettletown State Park a great RV camping destination. With 68 open and wooded campsites, fishing, hiking, and swimming activities are available for your family RV camping trip.
RV camping is allowed at West Thompson Lake. This area is managed by USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers) and is popular with fishermen and campers. Seasonal use campground. Snowmobile use allowed in winter.
Eastern Connecticut is home to Pachaug State Forest. RV camping is permitted within the forest at designated campgrounds. Horseback riding, hiking, and more outdoor recreation opportunities are available.
A short distance north of Watertown is the Black Rock State Park. RV camping is available at the park campgrounds 96 campsites. Hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing are only some of the outdoor activities available.
USFS (US Forest Service) - Describes USFS policies and rules about RV camping. Information about dispersed camping, and tips on how to find great free RV camping sites.
NPS (National Park Service) - General information about RV camping and campgrounds in US National Parks. With campgrounds in the most historic and scenic places in the country, the NPS offers some of the best places for RV camping.
USACE/COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) - USACE (perhaps better know as COE) manages water recreation areas throughout the USA. Information about finding USACE lakes, RV camping possibilities, and rules and policies for use of these water based recreation areas is included.
BLM (Bureau of Land Management) - Located throughout the western USA, BLM managed lands offer great camping locations. Developed campgrounds, and almost unlimited dispersed camping opportunites await you.
Here's a list of places to consider when looking for a free overnight RV camping or parking location in Connecticut. We always recommend asking for overnight RV parking permission when looking for a free spot to spend the night. The smaller your RV, the better chances you will have finding places to stay if you choose not to ask permission. If you don't ask permission, you end up "sneaking" into places and hoping nobody bothers you or issues you a trespassing ticket before you move on.
Be smart and Be Safe...Ask Permission.
As you can see, there are a lot of free RV camping and parking possibilities in Connecticut. If you are not asking permission, it's best to keep a very low profile. If your RV has slide outs, jacks and TV antennas, don't use them so as not to draw attention to yourself. Consider your surroundings carefully and if you feel uncomfortable with the area, move somewhere else.