State: Connecticut
Address 1: 67 River Road
City: East Haddam
Zip: 06423
Phone: (860) 526-2336
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 3
Camp URL: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325204&depNav_GID=1650
Full Hook: Yes
It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William Gillette.
Camping
Three public camps along the Connecticut River at Hurd, Gillette Castle and Selden Neck State Parks are managed by the Department of Environmental Protection for your enjoyment. The campsites are available from May 1 through September 30 for overnight stops by those traveling on the river.
Facilities
Food Concessions, Picnic Shelter, Visitor Center
Directions
From I-91S: take Exit 22. Route 9S, Exit 7, for a bridge crossing of the Connecticut River. Follow route 82E and park signs.
From I-95N or S: take Exit 69. Route 9N to Exit 6 or 7. For the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, use Exit 6. Follow Route 148 and park signs. The ferry operates spring through fall.
