{"id":15118,"date":"2020-07-02T16:50:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T22:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/?p=15118"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:39:10","slug":"8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Connecticut State Parks and Forests with Cabins for Big Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Eight of Connecticut\u2019s State Parks and Forests have rustic cabins for rent that will put you right in the middle of some of the state\u2019s most beautiful natural settings.&nbsp; All cabins are 14 feet by 17 feet with room for families of 5 and 6. Each cabin has a covered porch and two rooms, one with a double bed and the other with two bunk beds. There are no bathrooms or kitchens, but shared restrooms with showers are nearby.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Black_Rock_State_Park\" >Black Rock State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Hammonasset_Beach_State_Park\" >Hammonasset Beach State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Hopeville_Pond_State_Park\" >Hopeville Pond State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Housatonic_Meadows_State_Park\" >Housatonic Meadows State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Kettletown_State_Park\" >Kettletown State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Lake_Waramaug_State_Park\" >Lake Waramaug State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Rocky_Neck_State_Park\" >Rocky Neck State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Looking_for_a_big_family_friendly_hotel_instead\" >Looking for a big family friendly hotel instead?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Popular_Connecticut_Destinations\" >Popular Connecticut Destinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"American_Legion_State_Forest\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/american-legion-sf-hawes\/CT\/100103\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">American Legion State Forest<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The park&#8217;s signature trail, the Henry Buck Trail, leads through the forest to the ruins of an old cheese box mill, climbs the cliffs, and continues down the north slope. The park offers many other hikes on its eleven miles of trails, as well as cycling on park roads. Visitors are also welcome to camp, hunt, trap, picnic, snowshoe, cross-country ski, snowmobile, ice hike, go boating, canoeing, and kayaking, playfield sports, and fish. (6 available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Rock_State_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/black-rock-state-park\/CT\/100102\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Black Rock State Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<p>Black Rock is a designated Trout Park, bring your fishing gear to take in some stream and pond fishing. Other activities include hiking, picnicking, swimming, and field sports. Hiking is available on the Mattatuck Trail, from the Grey Stone section of Waterbury to the Wigwam Reservoir in Morris. This trail offers a scenic view of the Naugatuck Valley, highlighting Black Rock. Check out the many side trails, where one can see Black Rock Lake, Black Rock Pond, mature forests, and meadows. Hikes can last from 30 minutes to all day. Facilities include two full bathhouses with showers and flush toilets. (4 cabins available)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hammonasset_Beach_State_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/hammonasset-beach-state-park\/CT\/100101\/overview?arrivalDate=2020-10-05&amp;lengthOfStay=3&amp;lookingFor=10001&amp;flexibleDates=4w&amp;availStartDate=2020-10-05&amp;pageNumber=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hammonasset Beach State Park<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<div>Swim in the saltwater, collect shells, build a sandcastle, sunbathe, relax, and walk along the 3\/4 mile boardwalk, gazing upon Long Island Sound. Summer activities include nature talks, bingo, movies, horseshoes, bocce, and volleyball. The children&#8217;s play area offers a pirate ship, swings, and slides. Visit Meigs Point Nature Center and experience the hands-on saltwater touch tank or search for the hundreds of bird species present at the park. As Connecticut&#8217;s largest public beach park, Hammonasset offers many amenities, including restrooms, showers, a camp store, dump stations, and water. (6 cabins available)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hopeville_Pond_State_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/hopeville-pond-state-park\/CT\/100100\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Hopeville Pond State Park<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopeville Pond State Park consists of 544 acres and is located in Griswold, CT. Activities include picnicking, freshwater fishing, swimming, boating, field sports, a nature trail, hiking, and bicycling. Park facilities include a dumping station, boat launch ramp, concessions, drinking water, and showers.&nbsp; (1 available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/29\/big-family-cabins-at-state-parks-a-50-state-list\/\">Search State Cabins in 50 States<\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Housatonic_Meadows_State_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/housatonic-meadows-state-park\/CT\/100108\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Housatonic Meadows State Park<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Housatonic Meadows State Park contains 451 acres located in Sharon, CT, in the picturesque valley of the Housatonic River. &nbsp;A two-mile stretch of river, including the park shore, is limited to fly fishing. Housatonic Meadows is an ideal setting for a variety of other outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, camping, canoeing, and cross-country skiing. Park facilities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, gravel parking, and a pay telephone. (4 cabins available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kettletown_State_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/kettletown-state-park\/CT\/100109\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Kettletown State Park<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kettletown State Park, situated in the towns of Southbury and Oxford, covers 605 acres. The park offers camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing. Park facilities include restrooms and picnic tables. (6 cabins available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lake_Waramaug_State_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/lake-waramaug-state-park\/CT\/100110\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Lake Waramaug State Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<div>Activities in the park include camping, swimming, picnicking, fishing, car-top boating, scuba diving, field sports, hiking, ice skating, nature programs, and mountain biking. Lake Waramaug Campground facilities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, a dumping station, picnic shelters, a concession, and gravel\/grass parking. (6 cabins available)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rocky_Neck_State_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/rocky-neck-state-park\/CT\/100107\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Rocky Neck State Park<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Long Island Sound in the town of East Lyme, 710-acre Rocky Neck is a popular recreation spot. There are 5 miles of hiking trails on the western side of the park, as well as ocean-side picnic areas. Other activities include a wildlife viewing platform, interpretive programs, scuba diving, saltwater swimming and fishing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, rollerblading, and camping. Park facilities include restrooms, food concessions, group picnic pavilions, picnic tables, restrooms, drinking water, paved and gravel parking, and pay telephones. (3 available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-for-a-big-family-friendly-hotel-instead\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_for_a_big_family_friendly_hotel_instead\"><\/span>Looking for a big family friendly hotel instead?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Connecticut_Destinations\"><\/span>Popular Connecticut Destinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/bridgeport-connecticut-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">Bridgeport Big Family Hotels Sleep 5, 6, 7, 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/danbury-connecticut-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">Danbury Big Family Hotels Sleep 5, 6, 7, 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/fairfield-connecticut-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">Fairfield Big Family Hotels Sleep 5, 6, 7, 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/hartford-connecticut-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">Hartford Big Family Hotels Sleep 5, 6, 7, 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/manchester-connecticut-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">Manchester Big Family Hotels Sleep 5, 6, 7, 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/new-haven-connecticut-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">New Haven Big Family Hotels Sleep 5, 6, 7, 8<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ConnecticutBigFamilyStateParkCabins-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15121\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ConnecticutBigFamilyStateParkCabins-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ConnecticutBigFamilyStateParkCabins-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ConnecticutBigFamilyStateParkCabins-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ConnecticutBigFamilyStateParkCabins-300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ConnecticutBigFamilyStateParkCabins-850x1275.png 850w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ConnecticutBigFamilyStateParkCabins.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eight of Connecticut\u2019s State Parks and Forests have rustic cabins for rent that will put you right in the middle of some of the state\u2019s most beautiful natural settings.&nbsp; All cabins are 14 feet by 17 feet with room for families of 5 and 6. Each cabin has a covered porch and two rooms, one&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-connecticut-state-parks-and-forests-with-cabins-for-big-families\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Connecticut State Parks and Forests with Cabins for Big Families<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[10909],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-state-parks-with-big-family-cabins"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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