During the 'walk-in' season, prior to Memorial Day Weekend and after Labor Day Weekend, the picnic shelter may be reserved through the park office by calling 203-735-4311. If the picnic shelter is not occupied or reserved through the park office on a particular date, it will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to walk-ins. Please contact the park to reserve a picnic shelter during the walk-in season before heading to the park.
Heavy weekend use at each park may lead to gate closures if the park fills to capacity. In the event of this happening, no more cars are allowed to enter. Guests should plan to arrive as early as possible to avoid being turned away. (Picnic shelter rental does not guarantee entry to the park.)
As of June 30, 2014 alcohol is now permanently banned at this park. Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages and plan your visit accordingly.
Amplified music and sound (including all amps, amplified systems and PA systems) is NOT ALLOWED. Bounce houses and other play equipment are NOT ALLOWED. Please call the park directly, before making a reservation, if you have questions regarding other rules and regulations. Additional information can also be found at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep
Picnic Shelter Cancellation Policy:
Refund amounts will be determined as follows:
• Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the picnic shelter reservation: full refund less the $9.00 non-refundable reservation fee and $9.00 cancellation fee
• Cancellations made 6 - 29 days prior to the picnic shelter reservation: refund of $145.00 less $9.00 cancellation fee
• Cancellations made within 5 days of the picnic shelter reservation: Not eligible for a refund.
As of June 30, 2014 alcohol is now permanently banned at this park. Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages and plan your visit accordingly.
You can now make a reservation for the day before your arrival and up until 11 months in advance
All Parking fees are additional and will be collected on arrival at the gate.
Please contact the park if you wish to have electricity inside the shelter. The park can be reached at 1-203-735-4311. Water not available. Indian Well Pavilion is an Open Air Shelter located in the northern section of the park. Daily parking fee for all vehicles using park. No pets Memorial Day through Labor Day. No pools, dunk tanks, trampolines or bouncers.
Heavy weekend use at each park may lead to gate closures if the park fills to capacity. In the event of this happening, no more cars are allowed to enter. Guests should plan to arrive as early as possible to avoid being turned away. (Picnic shelter rental does not guarantee entry to the park.)
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.
