State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
East Haddam, CT
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- Address:East Haddam, CT
About
There are four camps along the Connecticut River that offer primitive riverside sites with fireplaces and pit toilets for travelers. Canoers and kayakers are the only people allowed to use the river campsites.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Camp Store
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Gillette Castle State Park
Trail
Gillette Castle Trail
Connecticut
1.9 mi558 ftgain
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Trail
Gillette Castle Loop
Connecticut
1.2 mi203 ftgain
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Banningwood Red and Brook Trail
Connecticut
1.6 mi328 ftgain
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Selden Creek Preserve
Connecticut
1.7 mi354 ftgain
Easy
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Sheepskin Hollow Preserve Outer Loop
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1.9 mi354 ftgain
Easy
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Canfield Woods via Deep River Trail
Connecticut
2.2 mi390 ftgain
Moderate
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