Black Rock State Park Campground

Less than an hour from New Haven and Hartford, the campgrounds at Black Rock State Park provide a densely wooded oasis from Connecticut city life, chock-full of creature comforts for the novice camper or fisher (think potable water, toilets, and even a few cabin sites). Anglers and swimmers can shower off after a day at the adjacent Black Rock Lake, one of the state’s 11 regularly-restocked Trout Parks. In addition to the beach, campers will also find hiking trails that connect to nearby Mattatuck State Forest nearby. And after an activity-filled day, your group can gather around the fire pit and talk urban legends—we hear the park has a rich Native American tribal history.