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.

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Kettletown State Park, CT

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Current Category: Day Passes

See also: Camping

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.

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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.

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Kettletown State Park, CT

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