Established Camping
Gillette Castle State Park Campground
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
All campers and visitors must arrive by canoe or kayak. Vehicle access is not permitted, and there is no overnight parking allowed. Campers must break camp by 9am daily and all personal belongings and camping equipment must be removed from the site. There are no ground fires allowed and fire pits are not provided.
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
Gillette Castle 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.
Location
Gillette Castle State Park Campground is located in Connecticut
Directions
From Route 95 North or South, take exit 69. Follow 9N to exit 6 or 7. Follow Route 148 and park signs.
Address
c/o Gillette Castle State Park 67 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
Coordinates
41.43141393 N
72.42902027 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
