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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Salt Rock State Campground

Overview/History

Incorporated in the Connecticut State Park system in 2001, Salt Rock is spread over 149 wooded acres in two parcels in rural eastern Connecticut. Unique to Connecticut park system, Salt Rock is the only State Campground with many amenities of a modern campground.  The campground offers 71 tent and recreational vehicle sites, some of which have utilities, as well as 2 group campsites which can accommodate up to 25 people each. There are also showers, restrooms, and a dumping station.
 
Sitting on what was once country farmland, the campground abuts, and has access to, over one mile of the pristine, heavily wooded Shetucket River waterfront. Fishing is available by permit along the Shetucket River. Additionally, a mile of railroad divides the campground area from the river. Once nearly abandoned, the rail line now is seeing an increase in active railroad traffic.
 
Because of its eastern Connecticut location, the campground is near many tourism destinations including Mystic and New London attractions.