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$25 - $60/night
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61 campsites
Season
Length of stay and c...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
No Pets
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1400 Georges Hill Road, Southbury, Connecticut, 06488, United States
Fall weekenders who fish or paddle will get the most out of this place. Lake Zoar holds big bass, the hardwood color peaks mid-October, and Site 11 or Site 9 deliver space and water views that the lower loop can't. Book early and go on a weekday if you can.
Families counting on lake swimming will be disappointed. The algae closure has been in effect for years with no sign of changing. Lower-loop sites are cramped with thin privacy, and the bathrooms down there draw consistent complaints about cleanliness. No pets allowed either, whi
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Fall delivers the best conditions. Expect daytime highs in the 50s-60s°F from mid-September through mid-October, with nights dropping into the 30s-40s. The hardwood forest peaks during this window, and fishing quiets down after summer crowds leave. Weekdays in October are noticeably calmer than weekends. Summer gets warm and humid, typical for Connecticut, but the lake provides relief. Winter camping is possible but cold. Spring brings returning songbirds and vibrant greens as the forest leafs out. Humidity shifts throughout the year from dry, crisp mornings to thick summer afternoons.
Fall cited as best time: peak hardwood colors, ideal hiking temps, leaf-peeping praised by reviewers.
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Kettletown State Park offers numerous amenities catering to campers. According to authoritative sources, it features flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, and public drinking water taps. Facilities include a dump station, nature trails, and ranger stations. However, user reviews highlight several shortcomings. For example, bathrooms on the lower loop have been described as 'disgusting,' with broken stalls and inadequate cleaning. Some showers are noted as functional but in need of updates. Fire rings and picnic tables are available at each site, and firewood and ice can be purchased on-site.
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