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Gillette Castle State Park Campground

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Gillette Castle State Park Campground is near East Haddam, CT, featuring wooded terrain with trails and river views. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore the historic Gillette Castle and enjoy the scenic Connecticut River nearby.

Description

State Park

Four public camps along the Connecticut River at Hurd, Gillette Castle, River Highlands and Selden Neck State Parks offer primitive, riverside sites with fireplaces and pit toilets for individuals traveling on the river.

Use of river campsites at River Highlands, Hurd and Gillette Castle is restricted to canoers and kayakers only.

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Location

Gillette Castle State Park Campground is located in Connecticut

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

41.43141393 N
72.42902027 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Fires

Contact

General Info

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2 Reviews

Todd J.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

Great view

Great place for a hike or a picnic. Castle has tours at certain times.

j
Reviewed May. 22, 2018

Love camping on the water

We have camped on the south end of Hurd Park several times via boat access. It is amazing with the views of the CT River and being able to watch the sunrise and sunset. There's a few sites close to each other, so it is nice to go with enough people to occupy them all at once to keep it personal. You can swim and fish and relax all day!

Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Gillette Castle State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Gillette Castle State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Gillette Castle State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is poor.