Bristol, Connecticut, offers outdoor enthusiasts access to a range of natural parks and recreational areas for camping. Rockwell Park, located in the city, provides peaceful outdoor spaces, though it doesn't offer overnight camping. Norton Park, also nearby, offers open green spaces for walking and picnicking, with scenic views of the surrounding area. For a more rugged camping experience, Farmington River Park offers campsites along the river, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and nature walks. Lake Compounce, located just outside of Bristol, offers a unique camping experience with access to the parkβs water activities and hiking trails. Penwood State Park, located a bit further to the north, offers hiking and camping in the scenic hills of the Connecticut River Valley. Bristol's proximity to both city amenities and nature makes it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.
					
					
	
	
				Map Settings
Reset|  Satellite |  Wildfires |  National Forests |  National Parks | 
|  Air Quality |  BLM |  OHV MVUM |  Love's | 
| Dump Stations | Water | Propane | RV Parking | 
|  Super Walmart |  Cracker Barrel |  Bass Pro Shops | 
 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
				 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
				| Price*: | 
| Length: | 
| Amps: | 
| Elev: | feet | 
| Temp: | °F | 
| Down: | 
| Up: | 
 *Earn our Leave No Trace badge to see our free camping sites.
						*Earn our Leave No Trace badge to see our free camping sites.
					🎉 Earn +5 marshmallows for adding your first favorite.
Use your earned marshmallows to enter our monthly giveaways or to get a Pro Subscription.
 map icon in the lower right corner.
 map icon in the lower right corner.
 Show your commitment in keeping our forests healthy and protecting our public lands by earning the Leave No Trace badge.
					Show your commitment in keeping our forests healthy and protecting our public lands by earning the Leave No Trace badge.