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Camping Gems - Places to Go in Connecticut

WEST
Litchfield Hills
Kent Falls
Take a hike past the largest waterfall in the State! A 1/4 mile trail takes you to see this 250-foot beauty.  This is also a designated Trout Park.

White Memorial Foundation
Pay a visit to this Environmental Education Center in Western Connecticut and get in touch with CT nature.  You can explore 4,000 acres of woods, fields, and water, enjoying the hiking trails and boating facilities.  Afterward, swing by the Nature Museum to learn a little more.

Farmington River
Designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, the Farmington River is famous for its beauty.  Come watch for otters and bald eagles as you canoe, kayak and fish the waters of the Farmington.  A number of state parks, forests, and historic mills dot the river's edge.

Appalachian Trail
For 52 miles, the Appalachian Trail (a trail that follows the mountain ranges of the East Coast from Mexico to Canada) cuts through Northwestern Connecticut. You can hike the trail for a day, a weekend, or a week.

CENTRAL
Connecticut River Valley
Soak in the beauty of New England in this river-and-sea region of Connecticut. This is the place to tour historic inns, taste fresh lobster, and take part in a Revolutionary War re-enactment>

Hartford
From jazz clubs to Vietnamese restaurants, Hartford is a true melting pot.  Take in the art galleries, performances at the Meadows Music Centre, and much more in Hartford.

Talcott Mountain State Park
On top of Talcott Mountain, you'll find an elegant historic house, built by Gilbert Heublein in 1914. Hikers may encounter a variety of wildlife including deer, fox, and rabbits in the sanctuary.  Bird watchers should keep their eyes peeled for turkey vultures, bald eagles, and pileated woodpeckers.

Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven
Explore a gorgeous stretch of beach as you walk to the 73-year-old lighthouse.  This is a great place to swim, enjoy water sports, look for sea shells, take a picnic lunch, or watch for birds and butterflies. Over 20,000 raptors visit the park each year. Watch for eagles swooping down the Connecticut River from Canada between January and March.

Audubon Coastal Center Bird Sanctuary at Milford Point
An 8.4 acre bird sanctuary and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound located at the mouth of the Housatonic River.

EAST
Bluff Point State Park and Coastal Reserve
Wade into the sea for saltwater fishing (for bluefish, sturgeon, bass, and cod), pluck oysters and mussels off coastal rocks, or hunt for lobster and crab. Wooded trails are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing, and the shore gives you a lovely view of Long Island Sound. Keep on the lookout for whales, seals, and migratory birds!

Mystic
This historic seaport, founded in 1654, is famous for its New-England charm, hospitality, and fabulous array of shops, antique stores, and restaurants.  Visit Mystic for the ambiance, the views, the food, and to tour the Mystic Seaport (the world's largest maritime museum) and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration.
 

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