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About Nickerson Park Family Campground

Nickerson Park Family Campground is nestled deep in the Natchaug River Valley, beneath the sights and sounds of civilization. Separated from the 12,000 acre Natchaug State Forest by the cool, clear, trout-stocked, Natchaug River, Nickerson Campground offers excellent trout fishing, swimming and relaxing family tube floats down the river. The Natchaug State Forest offers abundant wildlife with fine hiking, mountain biking and wonderful photo opportunities. Wildlife species include white-tailed deer, wild turkey, pheasant, squirrels, rabbits, mink, otter and more. Awaken to songbird melodies with the morning sun and when the campfire dies, and the conversation and coffee slows, enjoy star shows that rival those found in Montana’s Big Sky Country.

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round
Photography

Photography

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

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Tubing

Tubing

Spring Summer Fall

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Power Service Power Service
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Water Hookup Water Hookup
Waterfront Waterfront
Sewer Hookup Sewer Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Power Service
  • Water Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Wi Fi
  • Cable TV
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring

Views and Setting

  • Waterfront
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Reviews

5 reviews

Summary

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Nickerson Park Family Campground offers a welcoming experience for both first-time and experienced campers, featuring friendly staff and well-maintained, spacious sites with essential amenities. Guests enjoyed engaging activities, a fun atmosphere with live music, and easy access to recreational opportunities like tubing and hiking. Overall, it’s a family-friendly campground with plenty of facilities and entertainment, making it highly recommendable.

Based on guest feedback

4.8

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taylorbiskable

taylorbiskable

March 3, 2026 Google Maps

First time Camper staying here in winter. Their propane guys kept me out of the cold! 10/10 would recommend to first time or experience campers alike!

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Anthony Calabrese

Anthony Calabrese

October 22, 2025 Google Maps

I have limited experience with campgrounds. We biked here and camped in a tent-only location. They had power and water to our areas. Very friendly owner who came to chat with my group. I'd definitely go again! Note: bring quarters for paid showers.

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JANICE HANNAFORD

JANICE HANNAFORD

September 1, 2025 Google Maps

Nickerson Family Campground put on a wonderful Labor Day weekend. It was filled with activties for both young and old. Finishing off with a huge bonfire and a band playing 50s & 60s music. Great job by all of those involved in putting & planning the weekend.

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Lisa Toigo

Lisa Toigo

August 28, 2025 Google Maps

Staff was super helpful and friendly. Site was clean and spacious. Taking tubes down the river was great. Multiple places to enter and exit the water located within the campground.

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Beth Anctil

Beth Anctil

June 10, 2025 Google Maps

We were greeted on the phone by Diane, super friendly, while making a last-minute reservation. We booked a river site with water and 30amp electric, and the site was very spacious. The campground is very clean and well maintained. Ray and Heather greeted us on arrival and explained how to get to our site.
We visited the clubhouse/office for ice cream after supper and had a great visit with Heather. The clubhouse has games and area to socialize. They have entertainment on holiday weekends.
This truly is the way a family campground
should be. There are lots of play areas and a hiking trail that leads to 13k acres of state forest. They are dog and kid friendly. A very cute playground and volleyball area is available. They sell propane, ice and firewood. All the things you need to have a great time. I highly recommend camping here.

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Location & Directions for Nickerson Park Family Campground

1036 Phoenixville Road, Chaplin, CT 06235 United States

Elevation: 151 ft

Nearest town

Chaplin, CT - 3.1 mi

About 4 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on Phoenixville Road.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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