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Campgrounds in Connecticut
Campgrounds with very reasonable rates operate at 13 state parks and state forests, mostly in the Litchfield and Mystic regions. Some CT campgrounds are located near beaches. The state Department of Environmental Protection offers plenty of information about camping on its website. In addition, Connecticut has several private campgrounds. Campgrounds offer a wide variety of amenities in terms of bathrooms, showers, dumping and hookups. Also, accessibility to nearby fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports varies widely. Be sure to contact individual campgrounds for detailed information.
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American Legion State Forest
West River Road
Pleasant Valley, CT
Phone: 860-379-0922
Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground, midway between Pleasant Valley and Riverton on West River Road. 30 sites in pine woods. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing. No swimming. One pet/site permitted. Reservations accepted April 20 through Columbus Day. The campground is located near State lands that are Open to hunting. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open from April through October.
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Black Rock State Park
Watertown Road (Route 6)
Thomaston, CT
Phone: 860-283-8088
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Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the western highlands of Connecticut. Black Rock Campground has 96 sites in a wooded setting. The camping season is mid-April through September 30. This is a designated trout park. Activities include picnicking, field sports, swimming, and pond fishing. Facilities: bathrooms, food concessions, picnic tables.
There is a daily parking fee in season. Gates are open on weekends only from the third Saturday in April until Memorial Day, 8 a.m. to sunset. From Memorial Day to October 31st, they are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Campsite fees are charged separately.
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Housatonic Meadows State Park
Route 7
Sharon, CT
Phone: 860-672-6772
95 sites in rustic setting near Housatonic River. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. No swimming. No pets. Alcohol-free campground. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open April through December.
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Kettletown State Park
1400 Georges Hill Road
Southbury, CT
Phone: 203-264-5678
68 partly wooded and Open sites. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. Trailers and RVs may not exceed 28 feet in length. No pets. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open May through September.
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Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Road
New Preston, CT
78 wooded and Open sites overlooking lake. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open May through September.
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Macedonia Brook State Park
159 Macedonia Brook Road
Kent, CT
Phone: 860-927-4100
51 sites in rustic setting. Stream fishing, excellent hiking, no swimming. No pets. Reservations accepted April 20 through Labor Day. Alcohol-free campground. Cost: $11/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open April through September.
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Devil's Hopyard State Park
East Haddam, CT
Phone: 860-873-8566
21 wooded sites near scenic waterfall. Stream fishing, no swimming. No pets. Cost: $11/night/campsite. There is a processing fee for reservations. Open April through September.
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Hopeville Pond State Park
Jewett City, CT
Phone: 860-376-0313
80 wooded sites near pond. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Fishing, swimming. No pets. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee.
Open from April through September.
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Mashamoquet Brook State Park
147 Wolf Den Drive
Pomfret Center, CT
Phone: 860-928-6121
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Popular state park with facilities for camping, swimming, boating and a rest area with a food concession. Hiking trails and fishing areas are also available. There is a weekend/holiday parking fee of $9 to $15 and a campsite fee at Mashamoquet State Park.
Wolf Den Campground, 35 open sites. Bathrooms, showers, dumping station. Fishing, hiking, swimming nearby. No pets. Mashamoquet Brook Campground, 20 wooded sites. Dumping station nearby. Fishing, hiking, swimming nearby. No pets. Open April through September.
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Pachaug State Forest
Two camping areas: Green Falls Campground, off Route 138, 3 miles east of Voluntown. 18 wooded sites. Pond fishing, swimming. One pet/site permitted. Cost: $13/night/campsite. Information: 860-376-4075. Open from April through September. Mount Misery Campground, off route 49, north of Voluntown. 22 wooded sites. Stream fishing, swimming nearby. One pet/site permitted. Open April through December. Cost: $11/night/campsite. Information: 860-376-4075.
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Rocky Neck State Park
244 West Main Street (Route 156)
East Lyme, CT
Phone: 860-739-5471
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The large stone pavilion, diverse trail systems, and gently sloping beach make this park ideal for families. Try crabbing or fishing. Look for hawks, cranes, and herons. Activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, saltwater fishing, interpretive programs, saltwater swimming. Facilities include bathrooms, food concession, pavilion, and picnic tables. Rocky Neck Campground offers 160 sites in both open and wooded settings. The camping season begins in May and ends September 30.
From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day there are separate weekend/holiday and weekday parking fees. On weekends from April 17 through May 23 and again from September 11 through September 26, the weekday rate for parking will be in effect. There is also a camping fee at Rocky Neck State Park.
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Salt Rock Campground
173 Scotland Road (Rte. 97)
Baltic, CT
Phone: 860-822-0884
71 tent and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Utilities to some sites, bathroom, dumping station, showers, in-ground swimming pool. Two pets/site permitted. Fishing by permit along the Shetucket River with over one mile of waterfront access. Permits may be obtained at the Salt Rock State Campground office. Open May through October.
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West Thompson Lake Campground
Reardon Road
Thompson, CT
Open: Mid May - Mid September
Family campground run by the U.S Army Corp. of Engineers. 23 campsites are available, as well as electric hookup, boating, hiking, fishing and some planned activies.
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT
Phone: 203-245-2785
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Connecticut's largest shoreline park offers over two miles of beach to enjoy swimming, strolling along the boardwalk, or just relaxing in the sun and surf.
Activities include saltwater swimming, fishing, picnicking, hiking, fishing, paddling, bicycling, and camping. The Meigs Point Nature Center offers programs and activities for park visitors on a limited year round basis.
Facilities: Bathrooms, boardwalk, car top boat launch, concessions, nature center, picnic shelters, picnic tables, showers.
Park fees: Weekends, $20 for Connecticut residents and $30 for non-residents; weekday fees are $14 and $20. All days, $10 after 4 p.m.
Hammonasset offers over 550 grassy campsites. Open for the season from May 21 through October 30 (203-245-1817).
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Duke Robillard -- Norfolk, CT September 3, 2010 |
A Taste of The Litchfield Hills -- Lakeville, CT September 4, 2010 to September 6, 2010 |
Prudence Crandall Day -- Canterbury, CT September 4, 2010 |
Giant Pand Guerilla Dub Squad -- Norfolk, CT September 5, 2010 |
Anniversary Celebration Concert & Reception with Shanghai String Quartet -- Falls Village, CT September 5, 2010 |
Wang Chung -- Norfolk, CT September 9, 2010 |
High Hopes Hoedown – Lyme, CT September 11, 2010 |
Roxbury Farm Tour -- Roxbury, CT September 11, 2010 |
Guitar Under the Stars -- Hartford, CT September 11, 2010 |
Eli's Farm Dinner -- Hamden, CT September 11, 2010 |
A Colonial Girl's Day Out -- West Hartford, CT September 11, 2010 |
Friends, Family, and Unity Day -- Middletown, CT September 11, 2010 |
Ronnie Spector --Norfolk, CT September 11, 2010 |
Geology-of-the-Giant Hike -- Hamden, CT September 12, 2010 |
Arts Festival -- Trumbull, CT September 12, 2010 |
End of Summer 5-Star Clambake -- Wethersfield, CT September 12, 2010 |
End of Summer 5-Star Clambake -- Wethersfield, CT September 12, 2010 |
Architecture in the Post-Civil War & Pre-Guilded Age -- Norwalk, CT September 16, 2010 |
Young Dubliners -- Norfolk, CT September 17, 2010 |
Harvest Dinner Under the Stars -- South Glastonbury, CT September 17, 2010 |
Chilifest -- New Haven, CT September 18, 2010 |
Cornfest -- Wethersfield, CT September 18, 2010 |
Irish Festival -- Milford, CT September 18, 2010 |
Incredible India Festival -- Hartford, CT September 18, 2010 |
Northeast Waterfowl Festival & Carving Competition -- East Hartford, CT September 18, 2010 to September 19, 2010 |
Fly-In & Classic Car Show -- Simsbury, CT September 19, 2010 |
Sunday in the Park -- New Haven, CT September 19, 2010 |
Dinner on the Hill -- Farmington, CT September 19, 2010 |
Great Big Sea -- Norfolk, CT September 19, 2010 |
Native American Heritage Walk -- Washington, CT September 19, 2010 |
Brews and Blues Beer Tasting -- Mystic, CT September 23, 2010 |
Norwalk Boat Show -- Norwalk, CT September 23, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
Blues Traveler -- Westport, CT September 24, 2010 |
Chrysanthemum Festival - Bristol September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
Outdoor Antiques Show -- Lebanon, CT September 25, 2010 |
Hearth Cooking Demonstration -- Wethersfield, CT September 25, 2010 |
Apple Festival & Craft Show -- Old Saybrook, CT September 25, 2010 |
Celebrating Agriculture -- Woodstock, CT September 25, 2010 |
Miranda Vineyard Pig Roast -- Goshen, CT September 25, 2010 |
Family Nature Day -- Litchfield, CT September 25, 2010 |
Pipes in the Valley Celtic Festival -- Hartford, CT September 25, 2010 |
Fall Fair -- Redding, CT September 25, 2010 |
Judy Collins -- Bridgeport, CT September 25, 2010 |
Candlewood Harvest Fest -- Danbury, CT September 25, 2010 |
Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors -- Norfolk, CT September 26, 2010 |
Autumn in the Park Fine Arts Festival -- Stafford Springs, CT September 26, 2010 |
Fall Wildflower Hike -- Hamden, CT September 26, 2010 |
"A Chorus Line" – New Haven, CT October 1, 2010 to October 3, 2010 |
Gladys Knight -- Ledyard, CT October 2, 2010 |
Capitol Steps – New Haven, CT October 7, 2010 |
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Tour -- Ledyard, CT October 8, 2010 |
So You Think You Can Dance Tour -- Ledyard, CT October 9, 2010 |
Mystic Seaport Chowderfest -- Mystic, CT October 9, 2010 to October 11, 2010 |
Spirits of Old Wethersfield -- Wethersfield, CT October 9, 2010 |
Harvest Fair -- West Hartford, CT October 16, 2010 |
“Hair” – New Haven, CT October 22, 2010 to October 24, 2010 |
Je'Caryous Johnson's “Cheaper To Keep Her” – New Haven, CT October 29, 2010 to October 30, 2010 |
Joan Baez – New Haven, CT November 5, 2010 |
A Night to Remember – New Haven, CT November 6, 2010 |
Aretha Franklin -- Ledyard, CT November 20, 2010 |
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