East Haddam, Connecticut

Gillette Castle

Reservations needed at least 2 weeks before intended stay, limited to one night stay, break camp by 9 a.m. Accessible only by canoe, camp offers primitive riverside sites with fireplaces, pit toilets, mooring or docking facilities are not provided. 20

Nathan Hale Schoolhouse

One-room school where patriot spy and Connecticut'state hero Nathan Hale taught (1773-1774)

Gillette Castle State Park

River Camping - public camp along the Connecticut River, the campsites are available from May 1 through September 30

Devil's Hopyard State Park

21 wooded sites near scenic waterfall. Stream fishing, no swimming. No pets. $11/night/

Goodspeed Opera House