Tubing, kayaking, and fishing along the Shetucket River draw most visitors to Salt Rock Campground, a Connecticut state-run facility in Baltic that runs from late May through late September. The river is a short walk from most sites, and multiple reviewers describe spending the bulk of their time there, floating downstream or fishing back from the dam by kayak. Sites mix open field positions and wooded spots, giving campers some choice depending on how much shade they want. RVs up to 35 feet can access full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections.
Noise and rule enforcement are recurring concerns worth factoring into trip planning. On busy summer weekends, the campground fills and quiet hours go unenforced, with music and loud gatherings reported well into the early morning hours. Sites are close together, and the open layout means sound carries across the grounds. The Saturday movie night near sites 1 through 7 adds another noise source for anyone in that zone. Weekday stays or shoulder-season visits tend to run considerably quieter, as one reviewer noted the campground was roughly one-third full in mid-September.
The bathhouses are functional but aging. Reviewers consistently describe them as dated, with rusty fittings, peeling paint, and lukewarm showers with no temperature control. They are not heavily dirty, but maintenance has been inconsistent. The camp store sells firewood at $5 per bundle, and the wood runs soft, so plan on burning more than usual. Campers exploring campgrounds near Hanover will find a handful of alternatives in the area, including Highland Campground to the north and Sunfox Campground to the southeast. Reservations are available and worth making for summer weekends.
Description
71 tent and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Utilities to some sites, bathroom, dumping station, showers, in-ground swimming pool (opens mid June).
Covering 149 wooded acres in a rural setting that was once farmland, Salt Rock offers walking trails, river and fishing access in addition to its 71 tent and RV sites, as well as 2 group campsites. Located in eastern Connecticut, the campground is near many tourism destinations including Mystic and New London attractions.
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The pools at Salt Rock Campground were permanently closed following the 2023 camping season. Please be aware of this prior to making a reservation.
The maximum length of stay at this park is fourteen (14) consecutive days. **Following each stay at any CT State Park or Forest campground, regardless of duration, a five-day interim period is mandatory for all members of the camping party (occupants).** All camping equipment must also be removed from the park during the five-day period, and may not be used for other sites or other campers within that campground. Campers may not move to another camping area within the same park or forest during the interim. The camp areas within Pachaug State Forest, Salt Rock State Forest and Hopeville Pond State Park shall be considered one campground.
Map & DirectionsSalt Rock Campground is located in Connecticut near Hanover
Directions
Take Exit 83 off I-395. Go left, and follow Rte. 97 through Baltic. The campground is 2 miles north on the left, just past Salt Rock Road.
Address
173 SCOTLAND ROAD (RTE. 97)
Baltic, CT 06330
Coordinates
41.64175126 N
72.0937384 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 12 min from Norwich, CT
- 44 min from Hartford, CT
- 54 min from Providence, RI
- 1 hr 9 min from Springfield, MA







