Best camping near Ellington

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Ellington, 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 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Wilderness Lake Campground
#1 Wilderness Lake Campground Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Wilderness Lake Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Connecticut. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 79 things to do within 15 mi
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Beech Grove 5
#2 Beech Grove 5 Marginal
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Beech Grove 5 camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Connecticut. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 100: 401 things to do within 15 mi
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Brialee
#3 Brialee Marginal
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Brialee Camping Area in Ashford, Connecticut offers picturesque views of the surrounding forests and nearby lakes. The campground offers numerous amenities including a pool, game…
Why 100: 84 things to do within 15 mi
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Primitve Camping Area
#4 Primitve Camping Area Marginal
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Primitive Camping Area in Connecticut is a serene and secluded camping spot nestled in nature's embrace. It offers a true back-to-basics camping experience with limited…
Why 100: 295 things to do within 15 mi
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Nickerson Park
#5 Nickerson Park Marginal
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Nickerson Park is a campground located near Storrs in central Connecticut at an elevation of 367 feet. The facility accommodates tent and RV camping in a wooded setting typical of…
Why 100: 106 things to do within 15 mi
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Silvermine Horse Camp
#6 Silvermine Horse Camp Marginal
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Silvermine Horse Camp is a free, no-fee campground near Storrs, Connecticut, designed specifically for horse camping. The facility provides drinking water and toilet facilities…
Why 100: 109 things to do within 15 mi
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Westover ARB Military
#7 Westover ARB Military Marginal
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Westover Arb Military camping area, located in Massachusetts, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides many amenities…
Why 100: 151 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Ellington

The Ellington area has 7 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 Ellington

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.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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