ATTENTION: Kettletown State Park Campground is currently closed as a result of flooding that occurred during unprecedented heavy rainfall in August, 2024. The flooding caused extensive damage to the park access roads, and washed out the bridge on the campground road. The campground will remain closed for the 2026 season. Please consider other local campgrounds in the area, including Lake Waramaug State Park and Black Rock State Park.

NOTICE: Alcohol is prohibited at this park.

Attention:

SWIMMING IS NOT AVAILABLE AT KETTLETOWN STATE PARK.

Kettletown State Park, CT

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Description

Kettletown State Park features Lake Zoar, the fifth largest freshwater body in the state, created in 1919, when the Connecticut Light and Power Company constructed the Stevenson Dam to produce hydroelectric power. The water of the Housatonic River feeds the man-made Lake Zoar, a popular site for all manner of water sports.

Alerts and Important Information

NO SWIMMING

Alcohol is prohibited at Kettletown State Park. Pets are not permitted in the campground.

Maximum of 2 vehicles per campsite except cabin sites. Maximum of 1 vehicles for cabin sites No pets allowed in campground.

ALCOHOL AND PETS ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS CAMPGROUND
The primary occupant of the campsite:
(1) Must be present to check in and register for the campsite.
(2) Must be 18 years of age or older (21 for cabins)
(3) Must present valid government issued photo identification.
(4) Must provide valid vehicle registration and if necessary the camper registration.
(5) Must list the first and last names of camping party as only the names listed are allowed to occupy the campsite.
Check out time is 12 noon and check in time is 1:00 PM (2:00 PM for cabins). Campers will not be allowed to check-in after 10:00 PM.
CAMP VISITORS are allowed to enter state campgrounds from 8:00 AM until sunset and may stay until 10:00 PM. Daily Parking rates may apply.
FIREWOOD In an effort to protect Connecticut's forests from the introduction and spread of destructive insect pests, bringing firewood into State of CT campgrounds and state parks from other states is strictly prohibited. As an alternative, firewood can be purchased locally.
LENGTH OF STAY The maximum length of stay is fourteen consecutive days. If you have a 14 day reservation, all members of your camping party and your camping equipment must leave the park for 5 days before you can return.
Prior to finishing a reservation transaction, the Internet customer is asked to "agree" to all the terms given. Refunds are not available for misunderstanding of terms.
Black bears, deer, skunks, raccoons and other wildlife share this space with you; please plan to store all food, hygiene items and trash in appropriate containers or in your vehicle.
Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in CT State Parks including sparklers.

Notes

CT Cancellation Policy

There is a $9.00 fee to cancel your reservation.

If you cancel 2-7 days prior to your arrival date, you will also be charged one night's use fee.

Note: Neither the park nor the call center can cancel a reservation within 2 days of arrival.

Dissatisfaction due to reasons of weather, site conditions or other natural phenomena will not be considered sufficient cause for granting a refund.
Note: If you feel you have an exception to the cancellation policy, please submit your request in writing to the state park or forest campground where the campsite was rented. Your request should include details about why you feel an exception should be granted. The campground will verify registration and forward the request to the Department for review and consideration.

Pavilion Reservations:

If cancelling 0-6 days prior to arrival, there is no refund.

If cancelling 7-29 days prior to arrival, there is a $9.00 cancel fee, a $25.00 service fee and the non-refundable reservation fee of $9.00

If cancelling 30+ days prior to arrival, there is a $9.00 cancel fee and the non-refundable reservation fee of $9.00.

Note: Refunds will be sent by the state of Connecticut in check form within 6-8 weeks.

Thank you!

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Description

Geography:

The 600 acre Kettletown State Park is located in Southbury, CT and borders Lake Zoar, an impoundment of the Housatonic River. Kettletown State Park, situated in the towns of Southbury and Oxford, covers 605 acres and was originally inhabited by the Pootatuck Indians, members of the Algonquin group. The park's name refers to the Kettletown Purchase of the 1750's where the white settlers "purchased" the surrounding lands from the Pootatuck Indians in part for a brass kettle. In 1950, the State of Connecticut purchased 455 of the 605 acres in Kettletown with funds left by Edward Carrington of New Haven which he dedicated to the acquisition of public land in the Naugatuck Valley.

Recreation:

The park offers camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing.

Facilities:

Kettletown Campground offers 61 sites in both open and wooded settings. Youth group camping is available. Other park facilities include restrooms and picnic tables.

Nearby Attractions:

State parks in the area include Collis P. Huntington State Park, Kellogg Environmental Center, Indian Well State Park, Osbornedale State Park, and Southford Falls State Park.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

ADA Access
Amphitheater
Beach Combing
Biking - Road
Bird Watching
Boating
Dump Station
First Aid Kit
Fishing - Freshwater
Flush Toilet
Hiking
Interpretive Programs
Mountain Biking
Nature Trail

Parking
Photography
Picnic Area
Pit Toilet
Public Drinking Water Taps
Ranger Station
Recreation Programs
Recycling Center
Restroom
Showers
Tourist Attractions
Water Drinking
Water Fillup Station
Wildlife Viewing

Within 10 Miles

Fishing Supplies
Horseback Riding

Laundry
Restaurant

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.42, -73.19972
41°25'12"N, 73°11'59"W

Off Interstate 84: Take Exit 15. Go south onto CT Route 67. Take a right at the first traffic light onto Kettletown Road. Continue for approximately 3 miles on Kettletown Road. Take a right onto George's Hill Road. The park is located on the left, approximately 0.6 miles down.

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Kettletown State Park
1400 GEORGES HILL ROAD
SOUTHBURY CT 06488

Phone Number:

Information: (203)264-5678

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