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Camping at Penwood Picnic Shelter near Bloomfield

State park · Bloomfield

A forested campground near hiking.

About this campground

A passionate outdoorsman donated the land for the Penwood State Park and requested that horses, camping, and campfires be excluded from the activities at Penwood. True nature-lovers will feel right at home in this well-preserved, beautiful setting, which is a hiker's paradise.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets
  • Public land
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Amenities & location

  • Ada Accessible Restroom
  • Convenience Store
  • Covered Group Structure
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Hospital
  • Laundry
  • Lodge
  • Overlook
  • Park Attendant
  • Parking
  • Paved Ada Accessible Site
Pets
Pets not allowed

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Penwood Picnic Shelter: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Penwood Picnic Shelter?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
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Getting there
Listing Bloomfield, CT (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Southwick Acres Campground

12.2 mi from Penwood Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $68/night
$136 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Pioneer Valley Campground

14.8 mi from Penwood Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Pegasus Farms LLC

18 mi from Penwood Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Private Guided Berkshire Mountains Hike with Scenic Views 32 mi · 2 hr · from $150/person
    • Hatfield to Hartford Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer 8 mi · 45 min · from $140/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Hartford by Wacky Walks 8 mi · 2 hr · from $10/person
Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Lil' Luna ~ 2018 Retro Teardrop Trailer
    Lil' Luna ~ 2018 Retro Teardrop Trailer

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 2 · 12 mi from campground

    $99/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280
    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 119 mi from campground

    $160/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    1994 Rockwood 1940
    1994 Rockwood 1940

    Pop-up camper · 20 ft · sleeps 6 · 127 mi from campground

    $70/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Penwood Picnic Shelter

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Hatfield to Hartford Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer
    Hatfield to Hartford Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer

    8 mi · 45 min · from $140/person

    Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Hartford by Wacky Walks
    Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Hartford by Wacky Walks

    8 mi · 2 hr · from $10/person

    Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Hartford with Holly Jolly Hunt
    Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Hartford with Holly Jolly Hunt

    8 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

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    Hartford Airport (BDL) to Hatfield Arrival Private Transfer
    Hartford Airport (BDL) to Hatfield Arrival Private Transfer

    8 mi · 45 min · from $140/person

    A Remarkable Bar Hunt: Hartford Party
    A Remarkable Bar Hunt: Hartford Party

    8 mi · 2 hr · from $12/person

    Springfield City to Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer
    Springfield City to Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer

    8 mi · 35 min · from $77/person

    Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) to Springfield City - RoundTrip Private Transfer
    Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) to Springfield City - RoundTrip Private Transfer

    8 mi · 1 hr · from $154/person

    Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Stamford by Zombie Scavengers
    Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Stamford by Zombie Scavengers

    24 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

    Private Guided Berkshire Mountains Hike with Scenic Views
    Private Guided Berkshire Mountains Hike with Scenic Views

    32 mi · 2 hr · from $150/person