Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program
Paddling And Camping In Connecticut
Connecticut River - Selden Neck State Park
Basic Information:
Public camping along the Connecticut River is primitive, riverside sites with fireplaces and pit toilets for individuals traveling on the river.
The river campsites are available from May 1 through September 30.
The length of stay is limited to one night.
Use of river campsites at Gillette Castle is restricted to canoers only.
Access
Campers must arrive and depart by boat. Vehicle
access is not available. Camping Permit
Reservations for river campsites can be made after January 14th for stays between May 1st and September 30th by mailing a written request at least two weeks before an intended stay to:
Mail To: Supervisor Gillette Castle State Park 67 River Road East Haddam, Connecticut 06423
Request Should Include: Camp area Camping date Name and address of adult leader Names of campers in group
Type of boat
Payment in full by check or money order to:
"Treasurer, State of Connecticut"
A validated permit will be returned to you by mail.
For information on campsite availability and cancellation policy, call
(860) 526-2336.
Campsite Capacity
Selden Neck Cedars - 20 campers Hogback - 6 campers Springledge - 8 campers Quarry Knob - 12 campers
Camping Facilities
The camps offer primitive, riverside sites with
fireplaces and pit toilets. Mooring or docking facilities are not
provided.
Fee : $4.00 / person / night.
Guidelines
Please respect the rights of others using the campground. Responsible behavior is expected from both children and adults.
All visitors to campsites must leave the area by 8 p.m.
Open ground fires are not allowed. Please use existing pits.
Use of downed timber for campfires is permitted. Campers may not cut live or standing vegetation.
Please take your
refuse when you leave; refuse containers are not provided.
Minors
Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult in attendance who accepts responsibility for the camping party.
Notice To Campers
The Selden Neck Campground is located near State lands that are also open to hunting . The season for goose opens immediately after Labor Day and archery season for deer opens in mid-September. Hunting is not permitted on Sunday. If you are camping when hunting is permitted, please note the following precautions:
Wear bright clothing such as a fluorescent orange vest or hat. Avoid brown, tan, gray or white.
If you see someone hunting, call out to them to identify your location.
Let someone know where you are going, and when
you will return.
Pets
No pets permitted at the
campgrounds.
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