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From the north/Great Barrington/Pittsfield, MA: Travel south on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7 in the Town of Sharon, approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge, and approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4. From the south/Greater Danbury: Travel north on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4, and approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge. From the east/Hartford: Travel west on I-84, and take Exit 39. Continue west on Route 4.
One of my favorite campgrounds within two hours from NYC. The sites are big and many shaded sites are available. The Housatonic river nearby is popular for fishing and kayaking but you can also wade in the water. A nice trail with great views from the top of the hill starts right across from the campground. For food shopping, a well stocked market in nearby Sharon has most of what you need as a camper. The staff is working hard to keep everything in good shape.
One of our favorite camping spots. It’s right on the Housatonic River and next to the Appalachian Trail. Campgrounds are kept clean. Kids can safely bike around the grounds. There are bathrooms with a shower.
Direct view of the Housatonic River on the left. Good for Fall views too. Picnic benches on the right and cars can be parked on the lawn right next to them. No grills or restrooms.
I’m not a big camper (actually haven’t been in maybe 10 years?) and this was perfect. They have nice campsites, with distance from other groups although you are still close enough to feel like you aren’t secluded. The bathrooms have toilets, showers, running water, and behind that area is a sink to clean your dishes. We enjoyed site #42 because you can walk right down to the river. It’s a well maintained CT state park and I’ll definitely return.
