Black Rock State Park

The Black Rock State Campground offers 78 campsites—some wooded, some open—and four rustic cabins within walking distance to the beach, fishing pond, recreation field, and hiking trails. 

Black Rock Campground

2025 Season: Opens Friday, May 23 and closes Monday, October 13 at noon
Campground Map

30 RV/Tent Sites

Daily Rate: 

• $17 resident/$27 non-resident plus processing fee
• Open and wooded sites with picnic table, fire ring, and grate
• Accessible campsites available by reservation
• Six-person maximum per site
• Maximum stay: 14 days

Four Rustic Cabins

Daily Rate: 

• $50 resident/$60 non-resident – plus processing fee, 15% occupancy tax, and refundable $50 security deposit 
• Two-room cabins with double bed and two bunk beds 
• Comfortably sleeps four people with space up to six
• Available to reserve on Friday & Saturday nights prior to June 16, and daily from June 16 - September 1
• Two night minimum required

Amenities

• ADA access
• Bathhouses with hot showers, dishwashing, and potable water* 
• Dumping station
• Fishing
• Swimming
• No electric or water hookups available
• *Early season is designated as rustic camping only - no bathrooms, showers or running water available. Portable toilets available near campground office.  

Reserve a Campsite

Online: Reserve America
By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)

Know Before You Go

• No pets
• No alcohol
• Camping in Connecticut State Parks and Forests 

With its many bubbling streams and shimmering calm waters of Black Rock pond, Black Rock State Park is a favorite for anglers. And as one of Connecticut’s 13 designated trout parks, regularly restocked throughout the spring and fall, Black Rock Pond is a family-friendly destination for even the youngest anglers.

Types of fish: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout

Know Before You Go

• Licenses and permits, current regulations, and more 
• Connecticut is Fishy Interactive fishing application 
• Connecticut Trout Parks
• Freshwater Fishing in Connecticut’s State Parks
   

Bisected by the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association’s Mattatuck Trail and home to a network of intersecting trails and footpaths, Black Rock offers something for every hiker, from 30-minute strolls to all-day treks.

Black Rock Loop (Red Blaze to Blue Blaze) 

• 1.6-mile loop with scenic views 
• Level of difficulty: Moderate to strenuous 

One of the park’s main attractions, this circuit offers a highlight reel of many of the park’s key features including a jaw dropping view of the park’s namesake black rocks. Starting at the footbridge near the main parking lot, head up an unmarked footpath toward the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail, which brings you up a heart-pumping half-mile climb, then rewards you with a panoramic view of Naugatuck Valley. After the power line corridor, hang right on the red-blazed trail for a more leisurely walk back to the footbridge.

Black Rock Pond Path (Unmarked) 

• Footpath with pond views
• Level of difficulty: Easy 

For a closer look at the pond, follow the unmarked footpath that meanders along the banks of the pond. For a shorter hike, head back in the direction you started when you’re ready or keep going to eventually link to the Mattatuck Trail (blue blaze) and Bidwell Hill Road, which travels back to the park.

Know Before You Go

• Trail Map
• Trail Map - Mobile
   

Relax beside Black Rock Pond and enjoy a waterside picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic tables or in a pavilion, available to rent in advance.  

Open Air Picnic Shelter Rentals

• 32 x 36-ft. picnic shelter 
• Space for 80 people, eight picnic tables, four grills, and access to nearby restrooms and beachfront
• Available: Memorial Day through Columbus Day
• Rental Fee: $150 (plus $9 processing fee)
• Reserve: Visit Reserve America or call 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
• Learn more about our picnic shelter rental polices and reservation details

Know Before You Go

• Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)

• Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information