River access draws anglers and paddlers to Hurd State Park River Camping in East Haddam. This drive-in campground sits along the Connecticut River with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections available for RVs. The $5 camping fee makes it an affordable base for exploring the river corridor.
Campers can bring pets and enjoy campfires while staying connected to utilities. Reservations help secure spots at this state park facility. For additional camping choices in the region, campgrounds around Middle Haddam provide alternatives within the Connecticut River valley.
Description
Hurd State Park was the second state park in the Connecticut State Park system. It affords the visitor scenic views of the Connecticut River, while surrounded by nature. The Hurd State Park Campground is one of several sites designated solely for the use of campers arriving and departing by canoe or kayak. These campsites are accessible and for use by those in canoes or kayaks only. Overnight parking is not permitted, and no campers or visitors are permitted to arrive by vehicle. Pets are NOT permitted in the camping areas. These are primitive campsites. Fees are $5 per person per night. All persons staying overnight MUST be registered campers who arrive by kayak or canoe. Campers must break camp and vacate the site by 9am. If reserving this site for consecutive days, please note the site needs to be completely vacated by 9am, and may be set up again later in the day. No camping equipment or personal belongings may remain on site after 9am.
This is a designated campground for river access only. 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. There are pedestal grills and picnic tables.
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There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
**Reservations are required at this campground. Walk-ins are not accepted.**
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.
Location
Public CampgroundHurd State Park River Camping is located in Connecticut
Directions
Please note that this campsite is designated for access from the river only - campers must arrive by kayak or canoe. From the North and West: Take Route 691 or 9 to Route 66 to Route 151. Hurd State Park is on Route 151. From the South: Take Route 9N to exit 7, to Route 82, over the bridge, to Route 151. Hurd State Park is on Route 151. From the East: Take Route 2 West to Route 16. Follow Route 16 W to Coblat, then onto Route 151. Hurd State Park is on Route 151.
Address
c/o Gillette Castle State Park 67 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
Coordinates
41.52569 N
72.54158 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 26 min from Hartford, CT
- 32 min from Norwich, CT
- 35 min from Waterbury, CT
- 39 min from New Haven, CT
