River Highlands State Park campsites are designated for campers arriving and departing by kayak/canoe. All campers must arrive and depart by boat on the river. There is no vehicle access to these campsites. Campers should be aware that docking and mooring facilities are not provided. Running water and refuse containers are not provided within the park. Campers must carry in all water needed, and carry out all trash.
Important Notice - No Vehicle Access: All campers and visitors must arrive by canoe or kayak. Vehicle access is not permitted, and there is no overnight parking allowed. Campers must break camp by 11am daily and all personal belongings and camping equipment must be removed from the site. There are no ground fires allowed and fire pits are not provided.
Reservations are required at this campground - walk-ins are not permitted. Campers are advised to check the Connecticut River conditions; the campsites are in lowlands and potentially flood.
Attention: Reservations are required at this campground. Walk-ins are not accepted.
River Highlands State Park River Campground, CT
Description
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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Overview
Description
The bluffs overlooking the Connecticut River give this park a perspective that is unique among others in the state park system.
Geography:
River Highlands State Park is lush with mixed woodlands and hilly topography which ranges from an elevantion of about 15' above sea level to 150' at the northern and southern high spots on the bluffs.
Recreation:
There are many trails in the park, leading hikers across wooden bridges, over streams, along the 150 foot high bluff, or to the water's edge past a unique geological feature known as the "blowhole." One can sometimes hear the wind as it whistles past the bluff.
Facilities:
Outhouses, picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grate
Nearby Attractions:
Dinosaur State Park, Wadsworth Falls State Park
Booking Window
Tue Aug 25 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027
Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 01 2026
Tue Sep 29 2026
Peak
Sat May 01 2027
Wed Sep 29 2027
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.62103, -72.64018
41°37'16"N, 72°38'25"W
Campsites are accessible by water only - there is no vehicle access to the campsites.
41.62103, -72.64018
41°37'16"N, 72°38'25"W
Campsites are accessible by water only - there is no vehicle access to the campsites.
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