At $5 per night with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, River Highlands State Park River Campground is one of the more affordable drive-in options in central Connecticut. Reservations are available, and pets are welcome. The campground sits directly alongside a river, and reviewers note the water access as a draw. Wolf spiders have been spotted in the outhouse, which is worth knowing before arrival. Campers planning a broader Connecticut River Valley trip can find places to camp near Cromwell as well as Quarry View Historic Park and Campground a few miles south. Book ahead, especially for summer weekends.
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.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
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.**
Map & DirectionsRiver Highlands State Park River Campground is located in Connecticut near Cromwell
Public CampgroundDirections
Campsites are accessible by water only - there is no vehicle access to the campsites.
Address
c/o Sleeping Giant State Park 200 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
Coordinates
41.62103 N
72.64018 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood 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
- 17 min from Hartford, CT
- 28 min from Waterbury, CT
- 32 min from New Haven, CT
- 36 min from Norwich, CT
