Steep Rock Association

Three riverside campsites along the Shepaug River provide different access options for overnight stays. Two sites require short hikes of half a mile and three-quarters of a mile respectively, while the third accommodates vehicle access. Each campsite sits directly next to the river and includes a designated fire pit with firewood provided by the association.

The sites maintain separation through wooded buffers of several hundred feet, offering privacy while still allowing distant communication between the closest two locations. A basic outhouse serves the first two sites, though the drive-in option lacks restroom facilities. Cell phone coverage remains unavailable at all locations. Reservations through the Steep Rock Association office are required for stays. Campers seeking state park amenities might consider Lake Waramaug State Park Campground to the northwest.

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Map & DirectionsSteep Rock Association is located in Connecticut near Washington

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41.621472 N
73.324917 W

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    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    Possible Coverage
    Verified by 12 users
    Last on 2/24/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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Reviewed Aug. 16, 2017

Great secluded campsites!

I have camped here many times. There are three campsites; two that require short hikes (.5 miles and .75 miles, respectively) and a third that can be driven to. Each one is far away from the others. The two that are closest are still divided by several hundred feet of wooded area; you can hear if someone at the other campsite shouts loudly enough, but you can't hear normal conversation or see any lights.

There is no cell phone coverage at any of the campsites (if you care about that while camping).

All of the campsites are right next to the Shepaug River. There is a very crude outhouse between campsites #1 and #2, but none at #3. Each campsite has a designated fire pit, and the Steep Rock Association provides ample firewood. SR 1 and SR 2 both have picnic tables at them; SR 3 does not. Pets are welcome; there are many people hiking and camping with dogs, and people ride horses down some of the trails.

On 9/2/17, when camping at SR1, we saw a Dumpster on the side of the trail that leads from campsite SR1 to campsite SR2. I have never seen a Dumpster anywhere at Steep Rock before, so I don't know if that is a permanent new addition or if it was there temporarily.

Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Steep Rock Association office during the week.

SiteAll three campsites.
Month of VisitSeptember
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  • Review photo of Steep Rock Association by Michael O., August 16, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Steep Rock Association?

Steep Rock Association is located at 436 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Steep Rock Association?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and possible coverage for Verizon.