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Steep Rock Association offers camping near varied terrain with wooded areas and riverbanks. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Steep Rock Preserve and the Shepaug River for hiking and nature observation.

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Mountain Lakes Park

49 min away

Brassie Brook Shelter - Bear Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

49 min away

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29 min from Waterbury, CT
50 min from Bridgeport, CT
55 min from Hartford, CT
57 min from New Haven, CT

Location

Steep Rock Association is located in Connecticut

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41.621472 N
73.324917 W

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Good Coverage
Verizon
Possible Coverage
Verified by 12 users
Last on 11/19/25
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Some Coverage

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Michael O.

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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.

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