Salt Rock State Forest
- 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
- 56 campsites
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 822-0884
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Salt Rock State Forest is a forest in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, about 7 miles north of Norwich.
Popular activities here are hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: 56 campsites, including RV sites with water hookups and tent sites.
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 Campsite fees additional cost.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 RV/Tent Sites • Daily Rates:
• 33 Standard Sites: $33 resident/$45 non-resident
• 8 Standard Sites with water & electric: $37 resident/$48 non-resident
• 13 Standard Sites with water, electric & sewer: $40 resident/$52 non-resident
• 2 Group Campsites: $100 resident/non-resident
• 6-person maximum for standard sites
• Maximum Stay: 14 days | 56 | 8 Standard Sites with water & electric: $37 resident/$48 non-residentShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Salt Rock State Forest Campground
2026 Season: Opens Friday, May 8 and closes Monday, October 12 at noon
2027 Season: Opens Friday, May 14 and closes Monday, October 11 at noon
Campground Office: 860-822-0884 (seasonal)
Campground Map
Know Before You Go
- Two pets allowed per site
- The swimming pools have been permanently closed
- Camping in Connecticut State Parks & Forests
56 RV/Tent Sites
- Daily Rates:
- 33 Standard Sites: $33 resident/$45 non-resident
- 8 Standard Sites with water & electric: $37 resident/$48 non-resident
- 13 Standard Sites with water, electric & sewer: $40 resident/$52 non-resident
- 2 Group Campsites: $100 resident/non-resident
- 6-person maximum for standard sites
- Maximum Stay: 14 days
Amenities
- Bathrooms, showers available
- Firewood/Ice available on site
- Fishing
- Dumping station (free for registered campers)
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.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHunting
Trails
Old Rail Line Footpath
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Approximate Length: Two miles
Boating and paddling
Know Before you Go
- Boating and Paddling
- Paddling in Connecticut
- Padding Safety
Maps
- Shetucket River Water Trail
Fishing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Water hookups
✓ 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
Camp Office
Parking
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restrooms
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Busses seating 30 or more passengers are not allowed at this forest.
- Salt Rock Campground Map
Getting there
- Address
- 173 Scotland Road
Sprague/Baltic, CT 06330 - Nearest town
- Norwich — about 7 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.6424, -72.0928
- Phone
- (860) 822-0884
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
“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