Kettletown State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $15 ($10 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 55 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- ctparks.com(203) 264-5678
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Kettletown State Park is a park in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County, about 9 miles southwest of Naugatuck.
Popular activities here are boating, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are 55 campsites (RV sites and tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
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 – In-State Registered Vehicles (resident) | Free |
| $15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) (nonresident) | $15 |
| $10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays) (nonresident) | $10 |
| $112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass) (nonresident) | $112 · year |
Official wording
FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles $15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) $10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays) $112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass) Campsite fees charged separately.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 RV/Tent Sites • Daily Rate: $17 resident/$27 non-resident
• Sites include picnic table and fire ring
• Maximum length for trailers/RVs: 28 feet
• Six-person maximum per site
• Maximum Stay: 14 days | 55 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
The Kettletown State Park Campground offers 61 partially wooded and open sites. Kettletown State Park Campground • 2025 Season: Closed due to flood damage • Campground Office: 203-264-5678 • Campground Map Know Before You Go • Alcohol is prohibited • No pets allowed • Swimming is not allowed • Camping in Connecticut State Parks & Forests 55 RV/Tent Sites • Daily Rate: $17 resident/$27 non-resident • Sites include picnic table and fire ring • Maximum length for trailers/RVs: 28 feet • Six-person maximum per site • Maximum Stay: 14 days 6 Rustic Cabins • Daily Rate: $50 resident/$60 non-resident, plus $9 processing fee, 15% occupancy tax and refundable $50 security deposit required at check in • Two-room cabins with double bed and two bunk beds • Comfortably sleeps four people with space up to six • Minimum Rental: Two nights (Friday/Saturday only) Amenities • Bathhouses with showers • Dumping station (free for registered campers) Reserve a campsite: • Online: Visit Reserve America • By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267) Youth Group Camping • 3 sites available, each site accommodates up to 60 campers • Open to qualified youth groups only • Advance reservations are required • Youth group camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- 6 Rustic Cabins: 6 units• Daily Rate: $50 resident/$60 non-resident, plus $9 processing fee, 15% occupancy tax and refundable $50 security deposit required at check in • Two-room cabins with double bed and two bunk beds • Comfortably sleeps four people with space up to six • Minimum Rental: Two nights (Friday/Saturday only)
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHiking
Trails
Connecticut Forest and Park Association Trail Descriptions
Amenities
Water
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
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
Parking Picnic Tables Restrooms
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 Kettletown State Park - alcohol is prohibited • Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers • No swimming allowed • Trail Map • Trail Map - Mobile
Getting there
- Address
- 1400 Georges Hill Road
Southbury, CT 06488 - Nearest town
- Naugatuck — about 9 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4272, -73.2042
- Phone
- (203) 264-5678
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