Trade you a kettle for a campsite?
The Setting
The Campground – open from May 22-September 30 – is located within the 605 acres that comprise Kettletown State Park in the southwest corner of Connecticut. Situated along Lake Zoar – the state’s fifth largest freshwater body of water – recreational activities abound here from swimming and fishing to hiking and picnicking.
The Facility
Kettletown State Park Campground features 68 sites in both open and wooded settings all of which offer access to shower and toilet buildings, water and the campground’s dumping station. In addition youth group camping sites are available. Please note that pets are not allowed.
Park Features
Kettletown State Park was originally inhabited by the Paugussett Indians, a once prosperous tribe, whose arrowheads are occasionally unearthed at the park. Legend states that they signed a treaty with early colonists to allow them use of the land for hunting and fishing in exchange for one brass kettle. Damning of the Housatonic River in the early 20th century to produce hydroelectric power resulted in the creation of Lake Zoar. Just on the other side of the lake is Paugussett State Forest which consists of 2,000 acres. Hiking trails abound at Kettletown State Park but be careful not to step on the five-lined skink which is the state’s only lizard and is found in only a few locations!
Address
1400 George’s Hill Road
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5678
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