Nelson's Family Campground, Connecticut Custom Search   There's a store at this campground where you can get things you must have. A game of horseshoes is an outstanding way to spend some time at Nelson's Family Campground. You could go for a good swim at this campground, and there's a good playground, so the children could have a good time. A game of shuffleboard is cool for everyone, and this is a fine site for RV-ing. The paddle boats here are amusing for young and old, and playing volley ball here is a great       way of working out. Playing basketball is pleasant exercise at Nelson's Family Campground, and bring your fishing hat as fishing here is magnificent . When the sun is out you may always take pleasure in a glorious barbeque at   the picnic area. There is a washing machine room for you to utilize, and a refreshing pool can be found here, so you can go for a swim. There are pleasant tent sites here where you can pitch that tent, and this is a perfect site for boating. You could play bingo here at Nelson's Family Campground, and there is a supermarket nearby where one can buy groceries. Take advantage of the golf services here; there are boats for rent here at Nelson's Family Campground.       A great 3-mile-in-distance whitewater stretch on Roaring Brook River is close by. This, the Cold Brook Road to Route 17 segment, is a type III-IV. When the conditions are right this stretch of Roaring Brook River is an enjoyable stretch   of river for whitewater kayaking and rafting. Raft paddling could become dangerous, so check restrictions ahead of going. Hales Brook is a glorious local stream; go on a journey to Emerald Winds Gypsy & Drum Horses if you want to ride a horse. Powder Ridge is a magnificent local ski area, and for all you boaters, Midway Marina is a nice marina nearby.   AMENITIES Tent camping is available RV hookups are available Grocery store nearby Pool Nearby attractions Fishing Boating Playground Boat Rentals Store Laundry Facilities Picnic and Barbecue area is available Manchester Inn, Manchester 9 miles away Studio 6 Hartford Manchester, Manchester 9 miles away Activities: paddle boats, swimming, horseshoes, volley ball, basket ball, golf, bingo and shuffleboard Map and Contact Info Homewood Suites By Hilton Hartford SouthGlastonbury, Glastonbury 9 miles away    Hilton Garden Inn Hartford SouthGlastonbury, Glastonbury 10 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Nelson's Family Campground. 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Amenities Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Middlesex County Campgrounds All Connecticut Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Nelson's Family Campground.   Campgrounds Near Nelson's Family Campground: Markham Meadows Campgrounds, East Hampton, 4 miles away Grandview Camp Resort and Cottages, Moodus, 6 miles away Wolf's Den Family Campground, East Haddam, 10 miles away Little City Campground, Higganum, 10 miles away Devil's Hopyard State Park, East Haddam, 11 miles away Lake williams Campground, Lebanon, 14 miles away Salem Farms Campground, Salem, 15 miles away   Marinas Near Nelson's Family Campground: Seaboard Marina, South Glastonbury , 8 miles away Midway Marina, Haddam , 8 miles away Hartford Yacht Club, Glastonbury , 8 miles away Portland Riverside Marina, Portland , 8 miles away Andrews Marina, Haddam , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Nelson's Family Campground: Manchester Inn, Manchester , 9 miles away Studio 6 Hartford Manchester, Manchester , 9 miles away Homewood Suites By Hilton Hartford SouthGlastonbury, Glastonbury , 9 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Hartford SouthGlastonbury, Glastonbury , 10 miles away Inn At Middletown, Middletown , 10 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn - Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill , 10 miles away Hampton Inn Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill , 10 miles away   Trails Near Nelson's Family Campground: Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County , 16 miles away Mattabesset Trail, New Haven County , 17 miles away Washington Trail, Middlesex County , 17 miles away   Beaches Near Nelson's Family Campground: Grove Beach, Middlesex County , 18 miles away Quotonset Beach, Middlesex County , 18 miles away Clinton Town Beach, Middlesex County , 18 miles away West Beach, Middlesex County , 18 miles away Clinton Beach, Middlesex County , 18 miles away   Ski Areas Near Nelson's Family Campground: Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 17 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 29 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 33 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 50 miles away, 200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 8 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 51 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Woodbury, Connecticut , 51 miles away, 300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 57 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 58 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 63 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs   Whitewater Near Nelson's Family Campground: Roaring Brook River, Hartford County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17) Salmon River, New London County , 6 miles away, Class II - 4.6 miles long (Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16) Hammonasset River, Middlesex/ New Haven County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Summer Hill Road to Green Hill Road) Farmington River, Hartford County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187) Whitewater Outfitter - Non-Core Tabala Vacations, Hartford County , 24 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Public Lands Near Nelson's Family Campground: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 47 miles away Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 51 miles away Hurd State Park, Connecticut , 5 miles away Haddam Meadows State Park, Connecticut , 7 miles away Gay City State Park, Connecticut , 8 miles away Dinosaur State Park, Connecticut , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nelson's Family Campground: Quarry Ridge Golf Course, Portland , 6 miles away Portland Golf Course, Portland , 6 miles away Blackledge Country Club, Hebron , 6 miles away Minnechaug Golf Course, Glastonbury , 6 miles away Tallwood Country Club, Hebron , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Nelson's Family Campground Pocotopaug Lake, Middlesex County , 2 miles away Lake Terramuggus, Hartford County , 3 miles away Moodus Reservoir, Middlesex County , 8 miles away Bashan Lake, Middlesex County , 9 miles away Risley Reservoir, Tolland County , 10 miles away