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River Highlands State Park River Campground

Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect

There are 2 alerts 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 11am 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. Reservations are required at this campground - walk-ins are not permitted. Campers are advised to check the Connecticut River conditions; the campsites are in lowlands and potentially flood.

**Reservations are required at this campground. Walk-ins are not accepted.**

Description

The bluffs overlooking the connecticut River give this park a perspective that is unique among all others in the state park system.

Be sure to check the Connecticut River conditions; the campsites are in lowlands and potentially flood. There is no potable water available.

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Location

River Highlands State Park River Campground is located in Connecticut

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Directions

Campsites are accessible by water

Address

c/o Sleeping Giant State Park 200 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

Coordinates

41.62103 N
72.64018 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Jul. 27, 2025

Beautiful But Beware of Arachnids

We only visited for the day and left around dawn, but the campsite was absolutely beautiful—especially with its location right by the river. As a heads-up, the outhouse did have quite a few wolf spiders (which might be expected in a natural setting like this). Otherwise, it’s a peaceful and scenic spot worth seeing!

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  • Review photo of River Highlands State Park River Campground by Alicia B., July 27, 2025
  • Review photo of River Highlands State Park River Campground by Alicia B., July 27, 2025
  • Review photo of River Highlands State Park River Campground by Alicia B., July 27, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does River Highlands State Park River Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, River Highlands State Park River Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at River Highlands State Park River Campground?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at River Highlands State Park River Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at River Highlands State Park River Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at River Highlands State Park River Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at River Highlands State Park River Campground?

There are 2 campsites at River Highlands State Park River Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts