Housatonic Meadows State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 61 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 927-3238
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Housatonic Meadows State Park is a park in Northwest Hills Planning Region County, about 13 miles west of Torrington.
Visitors come for hunting in season, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: 61 campsites, including RV sites and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Open Daily (8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Official wording
Free Fees apply for camping
Connecticut park passes
- Passport to the Parks — free parking for CT-registered vehicles (funded by an $8/yr vehicle registration fee from July 1, 2025). Day-use parking at all CT State Parks and Forests Details
- Out-of-state vehicle season pass — $112. Season parking for out-of-state vehicles (as listed on park fee boxes) Details
From the Connecticut state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (connecticutstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 RV/Tent Sites • Daily Rate: $17 resident/$27 non-resident plus processing fee
• Wooded sites with picnic table, fire ring, and grate
• Six-person maximum per site
• Maximum stay: 14 days | 61 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
HOUSATONIC MEADOWS STATE PARK CAMPGROUND
2026 Season: Opens Friday, May 22 and closes Monday, September 7 at noon
2027 Season: Opens Friday, May 28 and closes Monday, September 6 at noon. Cabins are available on Fridays and Saturdays only.
Campground Office: 860-672-6772
Campground Map
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- No alcohol
- No pets
- Camping in Connecticut State Parks and Forests
61 RV/Tent Sites
- Daily Rate: $17 resident/$27 non-resident plus processing fee
- Wooded sites with picnic table, fire ring, and grate
- Six-person maximum per site
- Maximum stay: 14 days
Four Rustic Cabins
- Daily Rate: $50 resident/$60 non-resident – plus processing fee, 15% occupancy tax, and refundable $50 security deposit
- Two-room cabins with double bed and two bunk beds
- Comfortably sleeps four people with space for up to six
- Available to reserve Fridays & Saturdays
- Two-night minimum required
AMENITIES
- Bathhouses with hot showers, dishwashing, and potable water
- Firewood available on site
- Dumping station
RESERVE A CAMPSITE
- Online: Visit Reserve America
- By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Four Rustic Cabins• Daily Rate: $50 resident/$60 non-resident – plus processing fee, 15% occupancy tax, and refundable $50 security deposit • Two-room cabins with double bed and two bunk beds • Comfortably sleeps four people with space for up to six • Available to reserve Fridays & Saturdays • Two-night minimum required
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Know Before you Go
- Boating and Paddling
Fishing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.
- Trout Management Areas in Connecticut
Catch and release fly fishing only, trout stamp required.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
N/A
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- An alcohol ban is in place at Housatonic Meadows State Park
- Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers
- Trail Map
Getting there
- Address
- 90 US-Route 7
Sharon, CT 06069 - Nearest town
- Torrington — about 13 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.8397, -73.3812
- Phone
- (860) 927-3238
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Connecticut State Parks and Forests — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DEEP 'Find a Park or Forest by Name' list (portal.ct.gov) merged with the ctparks.com ParkFinder search service
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology