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4 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
17 miles southwest · straight-line distance
County seat city of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
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20 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park in Connecticut, United States.
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27 miles east · straight-line distance
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33 miles west · straight-line distance
House in New Canaan, Connecticut designed by Philip Johnson. Visits are by ticketed tour only, starting at the visitor center in New Canaan; check the seasonal tour calendar and book ahead.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 121 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
16 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and fields.
HikingNature educationPicnickingWildlife viewing
16 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (20 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park.
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22 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This shallow 40-acre lake and streamside environment provides excellent hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing opportunities. The feeder streams and lake are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout by the State.
Wildlife viewing
24 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 10 units stretched across 70 miles of Connecticut's coastline. It was established in 1972 and was originally called Salt Meadow National Wildlife Refuge.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Black Rock Lake is located next to Black Rock State Park. A portion of the 35-mile-long Mattatuck Blue Trail System crosses through the reservoir. The 21-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and non-motorized boating.
HikingNature educationWildlife viewing
27 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Northfield Brook Lake is a scenic day use park with a swim beach, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, tables and fire grills located throughout the park. The 1.7-mile-long self-guided hiking trail winds throughout the park.
HikingPicnickingWildlife viewing
27 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut.
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28 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Vista picnic area offers visitors excellent views of the dam and portions of the Naugatuck River Valley. The streamside environment is popular for fishing and upland game hunting.
Nature educationOff-highway vehiclesPicnickingWildlife viewing
28 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists.
HikingHistoryWildlife viewing
33 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSmithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
The Henderson Americana Center for Culture & the Creative Arts is located on Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut.
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36 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1947, Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge protects 2,550 acres on the south shore of Long Island.
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37 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1954, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge protects a 187-acre peninsula on Noyack and Little Peconic Bays.
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37 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge was acquired in 1967 as a donation from the Eberstadt family, who maintained the land as a garden estate.
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41 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge was donated to the Service by the Town of Oyster Bay in 1968 as a habitat for migratory birds, particularly wintering waterfowl.
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42 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention.
BikingHikingHistoryPicnickingWildlife viewing
43 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and…
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44 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge, located in Islip on the south shore of Long Island, consists of 209 acres bordering the Great South Bay, and is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by Fire Island.
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48 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge has a unique double dune system, a habitat type that has been lost on much of Long Island due to development.
BeachBirdingFishingWildlife viewing
48 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The 700-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and boating and has a large boat ramp available. The lake and river are stocked with trout by the State.
BoatingHikingNature educationWater sportsWildlife viewing
50 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Recreation facilities at this Corps-owned project are managed by the State. Free boat launching and excellent bass and pike fishing opportunities keep the 450-acre lake popular with local residents.
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59 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill.
Hiking
62 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Horseback riders, mountain bikers, hikers and cross-country skiers will enjoy the miles of trails in the area.
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62 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America. Designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle.
HikingHistory
63 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan.
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64 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Ningret National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown, Rhode Island - Salt Pond Unit and Kettle Pond Forested Upland Unit. Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is one of five national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island.
Educational ProgramsFishingHuntingPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
66 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The launch boat ramp (10-hp limit) provides anglers easy access to the stocked brook, rainbow and brown trout, in addition to the native populations of warmwater fish.
BoatingHikingNature educationWater sportsWildlife viewingWinter sports
69 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (93 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural setting surrounding West Thompson Lake can be enjoyed year round.
BoatingCampingDisc GolfFishingHiking
69 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (78 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
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70 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (89 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip.
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71 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (93 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
With abundant wildlife, lush scenery and waterfront views, Indian Hollow Group Campground, located at the Knightville Dam and Reservoir, offers groups and clubs a recreational oasis.
BirdingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingMountain BikingStar Gazing
77 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities.
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77 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (92 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the world for 17 years.
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingEvening ProgramsFishingGuided Interpretive WalksHiking
82 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (134 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park including history tours, living history demonstrations, hiking, birding, kayaking, camping,…
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88 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (110 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool.
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99 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (112 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family.
BikingCampingHikingWildlife viewing
108 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr by car (144 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream.
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120 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (151 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
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120 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr by car (149 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Grout Pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing. Located in a beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, the campground has 12 reservable sites and offers easy access to over 10 miles of mulituse trails.
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120 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (144 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility offering many outdoor recreation opportunities everyone can enjoy. The park is located in Keene and Roxbury, New Hampshire.
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121 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (145 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 28, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Bridgeport, Wadsworth Falls State Park, Gillette Castle State Park, Glass House. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 17 miles southwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
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Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 121 miles, including Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area (16 miles northwest), Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters (27 miles north), West Thompson Lake Campground (69 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.