if you are going backpacking on the app trail nobody will mess with you ie
EP or the cops. as long as,
1. you dont light the woods on fire
2. you pack up and continue hiking in the morning
I believe the camping rules/laws are to boost the #s at the state campgrounds to increase revenue for the state. they don't want you sleeping for free when they could charge you. in my experience on the trail there is nobody to bother you throw you out. also depending on how fast you hike you would be out of ct after the first night anyways, possibly sooner