Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection manages more than
1400 campsites throughout the state. A few of the larger areas are
listed below. The official camping season ends on Sept. 30, but some
areas may be open on a restricted basis after that date. The maximum
length of stay in any inland state campground is 14 consecutive days. At
Hammonasset Beach and Rocky Neck State Parks, the maximum length of stay
is 21 consecutive days. Campers may not move to another spot within the
same park or forest for at least five days after a visit of any
duration. If you are unable to arrive on the night of your reservation,
phone ahead, or your spot will be forfeited. Campers arriving after 10
p.m. are required to set up in a temporary stopover area until the
following morning. All minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult
who accepts responsibility for the camping party. Drinking water and
toilets are provided by the park. Not provided are individual
connections for electricity, water or sanitary facilities, firewood,
lodges, or shelters. Camping equipment is subject to the approval of the
supervisor in charge. Trailers and RVs exceeding 35 feet in length are
not permitted. All equipment must be removed from the campsite at the
end of each stay. No more than two motor vehicles are permitted on a
single campsite, except at Rocky Neck, where the limit is one vehicle
per campsite. The speed limit within campgrounds is 10 miles per hour.
Pets are prohibited in state-park camping areas. They are allowed at
some state forests, but only one per campsite, and all must be leashed.
Visitors are allowed to enter state campgrounds from 8 a.m. to sunset
and may stay until 10 p.m. "Quiet hours" are between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
All campgrounds are alcohol-free. Reservations are no longer accepted by
mail. Instead, call (877) 668-2267 during the following hours: Mon.
through Fri. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. You may also make reservations online.
American Legion State Forest
Black Rock State Park
Devil's Hopyard State Park
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Hopeville Pond State Park
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Macedonia Brook State Park
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Pachaug State Forest
Rocky Neck State Park
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