Connecticut State Parks
Sherwood Island State Park
One half-mile beach;
Sleeping Giant State Park
Two miles of mountaintop resembling a sleeping giant give this park its name, and make it a distinguishing feature on Connecticut'
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Largest of Connecticut's shoreline parks. Two-mile beach, facilities for swimming, camping, picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking and boating;
Hammonasset Beach State Park
William F. Miller Campground. 558 open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms and showers most sites. Salt water swimming and fishing. Individual fireplaces not provided. No pets. $15/night/
Kettletown State Park
72 partly wooded and open sites. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. Trailers and RV's may not exceed 26' in length. No pets. $13/night/
Kent Falls State Park
Cascading waterfalls with stair pathway adjacent to the Falls, provides views of all levels; picnic area. Access to trail and viewing area closed until Spring 2006
Macedonia Brook State Park
80 sites in rustic setting. Stream fishing, excellent hiking, no swimming. No pets. Alcohol-free campground. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages. $11/night/
Mt. Tom State Park
Summit is 1,325 feet above sea level with stone tower on top. Hiking trail, lake swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating (non-motor)
Lake Waramaug State Park
78 wooded and open sites overlooking lake. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets. $13/night/
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Hiking on Pine Knob Loop Trail, which joins the Appalachian Trail, picnicking, flyfishing (limited area, catch and release), canoeing and riverside camping (mid-Apr. to Dec.)
Housatonic Meadows State Park
97 sites in rustic setting near Housatonic River. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers. No swimming. No pets. Alcohol-free campground. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages. $13/night/
Black Rock State Park
96 wooded and open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. No pets. $13/night/
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Remains of Revolutionary War fort that was the site of 1781 British massacre of American troops. View of shoreline and the surrounding area from 135
Hopeville Pond State Park
82 wooded sites near pond. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Fishing, swimming. No pets. $13/night/
Selden Neck State Park
River Camping - public camp along the Connecticut River, the campsites are available from May 1 through September 30
Fort Trumbull State Park
19th-century coastal defense fort located on the Thames River. Also former location of Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Visitor Center with exhibits, site interpretive signage;
Rocky Neck State Park
160 wooded and open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Salt water fishing and swimming. Individual fireplaces not provided. No pets. $15/night/
Harkness Memorial State Park
Once a magnificent summer estate on Long Island Sound, now offers 42
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Wolf Den Campground, 35 open sites. Bathrooms, showers, dumping station. Fishing, hiking, swimming nearby. No pets. $11/night/
Dinosaur State Park
Jurassic-period dinosaur tracks (200 million years old) ; a diorama depicting the setting in which the park?
Talcott Mountain State Park
Extensive vista in all directions from 165-foot Heublein Tower, former summer home of prominent Hartford family. Museum of local history. 1.5
Gillette Castle State Park
Unique fieldstone castle was home to legendary stage actor, William Gillette. The 184
Devil's Hopyard State Park
21 wooded sites near scenic waterfall. Stream fishing, no swimming. No pets. $11/night/
Gillette Castle State Park
River Camping - public camp along the Connecticut River, the campsites are available from May 1 through September 30