Fall Camping in Connecticut State Parks

While many people like to camp- out at Ct State Parks in the warm Summer months, not nearly as many enjoy the benefits of Fall camping in Ct State Parks. Which is just one of the reasons that fall camping is preferable to camping- out during other seasons. While swimming and most other aquatic activities can be ruled out, due to the cooler weather, there are plenty of other things to do at the less- crowded State Parks.

Fall camping is open and allowed at most Ct State Parks until early October. They all feature bathrooms, showers and dumping stations. Parking for RV's and trailers is available, but size restrictions may apply. Pets are not permitted at Ct State Parks, with the exception of Salt Rock Campground in Baltic, which allows two pets per campsite. At Salt Rock, they also offer utilities, providing water and electricity to some sites. The price of camping at Ct State Parks is $11.00- $15.00 per night, per campsite. Rates at Salt Rock Campground run between $25.00- $30.00 per night, per campsite.

While some people like camping out  inside a tent, others prefer to 'rough- it', and sleep under the stars with just a sleeping bag to keep them warm. Regardless if a tent is used for fall camping in Ct State Parks, or not, one of the most important elements in fall camping is possessing the correct sleeping bag. With an adequate sleeping bag, extra wool blankets, flannel shirts, longjohns and extra socks, camping overnight in the great outdoors can be an invigorating experience. Blow- up mattresses, which can be found at most department stores for under $30.00, work well as a make- shift bed, while fall camping in Ct State Parks.