Connecticut State Parks - some closed to camping

We had stayed at Hammonasete State park many years ago. Isn't it amazing how government runs out of money to keep up a revenue producing state park but never runs out of money for welfare.

CT will never close Hammonasset State Park - that is by far the most financially lucrative park for the state. Hammo essentially pays for most of the rest of the state parks.

Another state park you might want to look into is Rocky Neck State Park, about 30 minutes farther north on I95.

Pachaug state forest is, if I remember correctly, all tent camping sites.

A couple CT state parks have "horse camping" sites! I did not know that until a few years ago. These are areas that you ride to (no room to trailer a horse in, not sure where you would start!), can set up a tent, and there are "hitching" posts and water troughs for horses.

Tvov wrote:
Well, our wonderful Connecticut state gov has decided to close some state parks for camping to save money for 2017. Most all of them are small, non-hookup parks. Just double check if you are planning any camping trips in Connecticut.

Our favorite, Macedonia Brook, is closed.

Non-definitive list of closed-to-camping state parks:

Macedonia Brook
Devil's Hopyard
Salt Rock Campground
Pachuag State Forest - Greenfalls camping area closed

Thanks for the head's up! We decided our kiddos' trip would be in NYS this year but the peoples still want to spend some time in familiar surroundings AKA Hammo.

Devil's Hopyard was closed last year too:(.

Didn't know there was a camping ground in Pachauq but love walking there. Saw a pheasant family crossing a trail in Pachauq and was peeved I dinna get my camera out in time...think I was too amazed, LOL.

Now to run over to reserveamerica and see what's left.