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

State Park and Forest Camping Areas 

 
BLACK ROCK STATE PARK
The Black Rock State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 24 through October 14.   After September 1, standard campsites are available for walk-in registration during the week (Sunday-Thursday nights), and advance reservations for Friday and Saturday nights.  
Cabins are available for rent Friday and Saturday nights from May 24 through June 15 and daily from June 17 - September 1.  
  • Route 6, Watertown
  • 78 wooded and open sites. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets. 
  • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED.  Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee 
  • $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee 
  • $50/night Rustic Cabins for CT Resident Processing Fee  and a 15% occupancy tax
  • $60/night Rustic Cabins for non-CT residents plus Processing Fee  and a 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is due at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check.
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Park Office (860) 283-8088
  • Campground Map
DEVIL'S HOPYARD STATE PARK

The Devil's Hopyard Campground will open for the 2024 season from April 12 through October 14.
The water at Devil's Hopyard State Park is unsafe for drinking; no running water is available.  Please plan to bring your own water when camping or visiting the park.

HAMMONASSET BEACH STATE PARK
The Hammonasset Beach State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 24 through October 14.
Cabins are available to rent for a 7 night minimum (Sunday to Sunday only).
  • 1288 Boston Post Road (Route 1), Madison
  • William F. Miller Campground. 558 open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Saltwater swimming and fishing. Individual fireplaces not provided but may be rented from the camp store.  No pets.
  • $20/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $35/night/campsite w/electric & water hook-up for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $30/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $45/night/campsite w/electric & water hook-up for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Campground Office (203) 245-1817
  • Park Office (203) 245-2785
  • Campground Map
Cabins may be reserved by the week only (Sunday to Sunday).
  • $70/night for CT residents/Rustic Cabins plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
  • $80/night for non-CT residents/Rustic Cabins plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check.   
HOPEVILLE POND STATE PARK

The Hopeville Pond State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from April 12 through October 14.
Cabin available to rent with a three night minimum.  

  • 929 Hopeville Road, Griswold
  • 80 wooded sites near pond. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Fishing, swimming. No pets.
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite w/electric & water hookup for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $37/night/campsite w/electric & water hookup for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Campground Office (860) 376-0313
  • Park Office (860) 376-2920
  • Campground Map

Cabin may be reserved for a three night minimum.  

  • $50/night/for CT residents, Rustic Cabin plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
  • $60/night/for non-CT residents Rustic Cabin plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check.  
HOUSATONIC MEADOWS STATE PARK 

The Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 24 through September 2.
Cabins are available for rent Friday and Saturday nights only through June 15 and from August 16 - September 1.  Cabins are available for rent daily from June 17 - August 15.  

  • Route 7, Sharon
  • 61 sites in rustic setting near Housatonic River. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. No swimming. No pets. 
  • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED.  Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite for non-residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
  • $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check.  
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Campground Office (860) 672-6772
  • Park Office (860) 927-3238
  • Campground Map
KETTLETOWN STATE PARK

The Kettletown State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 24 through October 14.  After September 1, standard campsites are available for walk-in registration during the week (Sunday-Thursday nights), and advance reservations for Friday and Saturday nights.  
Cabins are available for rent Friday and Saturday nights from May 24 through August 31.

  • 1400 Georges Hill Road, Southbury
  • 61 partly wooded and open sites. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing. Trailers and RV's may not exceed 28' in length. No pets.
  • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED.  Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
  • $60/night/Rustic Cabins  for non-residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check.  
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Campground Office (203) 264-5678
  • Park Office (203) 264-5169
  • Campground Map
LAKE WARAMAUG STATE PARK

The Lake Waramaug State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 24 through October 14.
Cabins are available for rent on Friday and Saturday nights through September 1. 

  • 30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston
  • 76 wooded and open sites overlooking lake. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets.
  • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
  • $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check only.
  • Campground Office closes daily at 9:00pm.  Campers must be on-site to check in by 8:45pm. No check-ins will be available after hours.
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Campground Office (860) 868-0220
  • Park Office (860) 868-2592
  • Campground Map
MACEDONIA BROOK STATE PARK

The Macedonia Brook State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 24 through October 7.  

  • 159 Macedonia Brook Road, Kent
  • 51 sites in rustic setting. Stream fishing, excellent hiking, no swimming. No pets. Early season is designated as rustic camping only - no bathrooms or running water available. Portable toilets available.
  • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED.  Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
  • $14/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $24/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Campground Office (860) 927-4100
  • Park Office (860) 927-3238
  • Campground Map
MASHAMOQUET BROOK STATE PARK

The Mashamoquet Brook Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 3 through October 14. 

  • 320 Mashamoquet Road, (Route 44) Pomfret, CT
  • 18 wooded sites. Portable toilets. Fishing, hiking available. Swimming not currently available. Drinking water is not available prior to Memorial Day or after Labor Day. No pets.
  • Campground Map

The Wolf Den Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 24 through September 2.

  • 147 Wolf Den Drive, Pomfret, CT
  • 35 open sites. Bathrooms, showers. Fishing, hiking available.  Swimming not currently available. No pets.
  • Campground Map 
ROCKY NECK STATE PARK

The Rocky Neck State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 17 through September 27.  After September 1, standard campsites are available for walk-in registration only (no advance reservations are accepted).  
Cabins are available to rent for a 7 night minimum (Sunday to Sunday) through September 22.  Advance reservations are required for cabins.  

  • 244 West Main Street (Route 156), Niantic
  • 160 wooded and open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Salt water fishing and swimming. No pets.
  • $20/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $30/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • More Information 
  • Campsite Reservations 
  • Campground Map
  • Campground Office: (860) 739-1339
  • Park Main Office: (860) 739-5471

Cabins can be reserved by the week only (Sunday to Sunday).

  • $70/night/for CT residents, Rustic Cabin plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
  • $80/night/for non-CT residents Rustic Cabin plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check. 
SALT ROCK CAMPGROUND

The Salt Rock State Park Campground will open for the 2024 season from May 10 through October 14.

  • 173 Scotland Road (Rte. 97), Baltic, 06330
  • Exit 83 off I-395.  Go left, follow Rte. 97 through Baltic.  2 miles north on the left, just past Salt Rock Road.
  • 71 tent and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Utilities to some sites, bathrooms, dumping station, showers.
  • Fishing allowed.
  • Two pets per site permitted. 
  • Nightly Rates for CT residents:
    • $33/night for a tent site plus a Processing Fee
    • $37/night for a site with electricity and water plus a Processing Fee
    • $40/night for a site with electricity, water, and sewer plus a Processing Fee
    • Rates for non-CT residents are $45, $48, and $52 per night plus a Processing Fee.
  • Extended Stay Rates for CT residents:

  • Extended Stay Rates for non-CT residents:

  • Campsite Reservations
  • (860) 822-0884
  • Campground Map


STATE FOREST CAMPING AREAS

AMERICAN LEGION STATE FOREST

The Austin Hawes Campground in American Legion State Forest will open for the 2024 season from April 12 through October 14.

  • West River Road, Pleasant Valley
  • 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. Two pets per site permitted. *Early season is designated as rustic camping only - no bathrooms, showers or running water available.  Portable toilets available.  Water is typically available by May 1st, depending on weather.
  • The campground is located near State lands that are open to hunting hunting symbol
  • $17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee
  • $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
  • $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax
    A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check only.  
    Campground Office closes daily at 5:30pm.  Cabin renters must be on-site to check in by 5:30pm. No cabin check-ins will be available after hours.
  • Campsite Reservations
  • Campground Office (860) 379-0922
  • Forest Headquarters (860) 379-2469
  • Campground Map
PACHAUG STATE FOREST

Pachaug State Forest offers two campgrounds - Green Falls and Mount Misery.  Both campgrounds will open for the 2024 season from April 12 through October 14.  

Green Falls Campground in Pachaug State Forest 

  • Green Falls Campground, off Route 138, 3 miles east of Voluntown. 18 wooded sites. Pond fishing, swimming. Two pets per site permitted.

  • Reservations are needed
  • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED.  Please do not bring alcoholic beverages. 
  • The campgrounds are located near State lands that are open to hunting hunting symbol

Mount Misery Campground in Pachaug State Forest  

    • Mt. Misery Campground, off route 49, north of Voluntown. 22 wooded sites. Stream fishing, swimming nearby. Two pets per site permitted.
    • Reservations are needed
    • ALCOHOL PROHIBITED.  Please do not bring alcoholic beverages. 
    • The campgrounds are located near State lands that are open to hunting hunting symbol


    HORSE CAMP AREAS

    The following campgrounds have been designed exclusively for equestrian use.

    Camping is offered for riders who can provide their own mounts.  Horse rentals are not available.

    NATCHAUG STATE FOREST

    The Equestrian Campground at Natchaug State Forest will be open for the 2024 season from April 12 through Thanksgiving.

    • 109 Kingsbury Road, Eastford
    • Silvermine Horse Camp. 15 wooded sites. Basic facilities only - campers are responsible for cleaning sites and carrying out all trash. Water is not available at this location.  Pet permitted. No fee.  Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • The campground is located on State lands that are open to hunting hunting symbol
    • (860) 928-6121 (Mashamoquet Brook State Park Office)
     
    PACHAUG STATE FOREST

    The Equestrian Campground at Pachaug State Forest will be open for the 2024 season from April 12 through October 14.  Sites are available on a first come - first served basis. 

    • Voluntown
    • Frog Hollow Horse Camp. 18 semi-wooded sites. Pet permitted.
    • The campground is located on State lands that are open to hunting hunting symbol
    • $17/night/campsite for CT residents
    • $27/night/campsite for non-CT resident
    • Campground Closes Columbus Day at noon 
    • (860) 376-4075

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