Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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08/20/2021

State Campgrounds to Close Saturday at 4 P.M. Ahead of Tropical Storm Henri

Campgrounds Tentatively Scheduled to Re-Open Monday, August 23

 

(HARTFORD)—All state campgrounds will close on Saturday, August 21st, at 4 p.m., ahead of Tropical Storm Henri, expected to arrive this weekend. Campgrounds will be closed at least until 1 p.m. on Monday, August 23rd.

All campers in all campgrounds will be required to leave the campground during the closure period. RV equipment (trailers, motorhomes) may remain, at the risk of the owner, but campers will not be allowed to return to retrieve equipment or any belongings left during the closure period. All other equipment (tents, etc.) must be broken-down and stored inside RVs or taken off site.

Refunds (up to 2 nights) will be issued for all campers at state campgrounds with a reservation for Saturday and/or Sunday nights. Campers at state campgrounds arriving on Friday will have the choice to stay Friday night, or not, and receive a refund for Friday night if they choose to not stay.

It's possible that day use areas (state parks, facilities, state forests, etc.) could also close this weekend. Any such closures will be made throughout the weekend and communicated publicly via the @CTStateParks Twitter feed. Visitors to state lands/facilities this weekend are encouraged to check the State Parks Twitter feed prior to venturing out.

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