Best camping near Danbury

15 campgrounds · 15 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Danbury, Connecticut — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 15 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Youth Camp I
#1 Youth Camp I Poor
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Youth Camp I is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Connecticut. Nestled in the heart of nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 100: 183 things to do within 15 mi
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Youth Camp II
#2 Youth Camp II Poor
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Youth Camp II is a popular camping area located in the state of Connecticut. Situated in a picturesque setting, the campground offers a number of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 191 things to do within 15 mi
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Youth Camp III
#3 Youth Camp III Poor
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Youth Camp III is a picturesque campground located in the state of Connecticut. This camping area offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Visitors…
Why 100: 189 things to do within 15 mi
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Mountain Lakes Park
#4 Mountain Lakes Park Poor
8.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Mountain Lakes Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New York. This beautiful campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 100: 123 things to do within 15 mi
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
#5 Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Poor
11.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a picturesque camping area situated in New-York, offering visitors with awe-inspiring natural views. The camping area is surrounded by hardwood…
Why 100: 176 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Site #21
#6 Camp Site #21 Poor
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Camp Site #21 is a tent campground located near North Stamford in southwestern Connecticut. The site accepts reservations and accommodates tent camping. The area experiences a…
Why 100: 176 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Site #22
#7 Camp Site #22 Poor
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Camp Site #22 is a tent campground located near North Stamford in Connecticut. The site accepts reservations and accommodates tent camping. Spring through fall offers the most…
Why 100: 177 things to do within 15 mi
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Lean-To Campsite #8
#8 Lean-To Campsite #8 Poor
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Lean-To Campsite #8 is a tent camping destination operated by Westchester County Parks near North Stamford, Connecticut. The site features a lean-to shelter structure typical of…
Why 100: 196 things to do within 15 mi
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Kettletown State Park
#9 Kettletown State Park Poor
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Kettletown State Park in Southbury, Connecticut, offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required through the CT State Parks system, with nightly…
Why 100: 186 things to do within 15 mi
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SR3
#10 SR3 Poor
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
SR3 Camping Area, located in the state of Connecticut, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained restroom facilities, picnic areas…
Why 100: 104 things to do within 15 mi
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SR4
#11 SR4 Poor
16.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The SR4 Camping Area, located in the state of Connecticut, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 100: 108 things to do within 15 mi
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SR2
#12 SR2 Poor
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The SR2 Camping Area in the state of Connecticut is a picturesque campground that offers a variety of amenities to visitors. Located in a serene natural setting, this campground…
Why 100: 110 things to do within 15 mi
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SR1
#13 SR1 Poor
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The SR1 camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Connecticut. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can enjoy the…
Why 100: 111 things to do within 15 mi
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AT Thruhiker camping
#14 AT Thruhiker camping Poor
19.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
I don't have reliable data about the specific amenities, site count, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry) for this particular campground. Without confirmed details, I…
Why 100: 88 things to do within 15 mi
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Clarence Fahnestock State Park
#15 Clarence Fahnestock State Park Poor
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Clarence Fahnestock State Park in New York offers 80 campsites, along with hiking and fishing opportunities. The campground has restrooms and hot showers, as well as picnic tables…
Why 100: 89 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Danbury

The Danbury area has 15 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Danbury

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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