Highland Campground campground
Highland Campground
Additionally, Highland Campground offers clean and modern restroom facilities with hot showers. This feature is particularly appreciated by campers who prefer some extra comfort while enjoying the great outdoors. The campground also has a convenient camp store where you can purchase firewood, ice, and other camping essentials.
Reservations are accepted at Highland Campground, which is great for planning your camping trip in advance and securing a spot during busy times. It is advisable to make a reservation, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability.
The best time to visit Highland Campground is during the spring and fall months when the temperatures are mild, and the foliage is at its most stunning. The campground offers a serene and picturesque setting, perfect for hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. Visitors should be cautious of ticks as they are prevalent in the area and take necessary precautions, such as using insect repellent and checking for ticks after spending time outdoors.
Overall, Highland Campground in Connecticut provides a wonderful camping experience with its amenities, reservation options, and beautiful surroundings.
What's on-site at Highland Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Highland Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Lock Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Brialee | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Youth Site 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Youth Site 2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Highland Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Hanover | 50 cfs | → |
| Shetucket River Near Willimantic | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Natchaug River At Willimantic | 621 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug River At Jewett City | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Shetucket River At Taftville | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Yantic River At Yantic | 146 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Highland Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Windham 1.3 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hampton | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Norwich 2.5 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Griswold 0.9 N | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| East Brooklyn 2.6 W | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Moosup 1.7 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Mohegan State Forest
- Mohegan State Park
- Beaver Brook State Park
- Blanchette Field/Baltic Softball Field
- Natchung State Forest
- James Goodwin State Forest
Boat launches
- Jerusalem Road South Windham
- Beaver Brook Pond
- Butts Bridge Road Canterbury
- Lovell Lane 50, Canterbury
- Pine Acres Lake
- Mansfield Hollow Dam
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Highland Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Highland Campground
Can I make reservations at Highland Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Highland Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Highland Campground.