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Camping at Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter near Hamden

State park · Hamden

A forested campground near hiking.

About this campground

Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant" is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skyline. Sleeping Giant State Park offers unparalleled hiking, as well as other activities.

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At a glance

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

  • Ada Accessible Picnic Area
  • Ada Accessible Restroom
  • Beach
  • Convenience Store
  • Covered Group Structure
  • Fireplace
  • Flush Toilet
  • Gatehouse
  • Grills
  • Grocery Store
  • Hospital
  • Ice Machine
Pets
Pets not allowed

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Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
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Getting there
Listing Hamden, 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 nights1 site open for every night

Greener Pastures Camp

13.4 mi from Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $42/night
$84 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Pegasus Farms LLC

17.8 mi from Sleeping Giant 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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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

22.3 mi from Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $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

    • New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course New Haven area · 1 hr · from $28/person
    • Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour New Haven area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • New Haven's Ghost Walk New Haven area · 1.5 hr · from $26/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.

    Brand New, Clean, Family Friendly 2022 Travel Trailer
    Brand New, Clean, Family Friendly 2022 Travel Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 7 · 78 mi from campground

    $132/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    The Anywhere Adventure Van by 27North
    The Anywhere Adventure Van by 27North

    Camper van · 22 ft · sleeps 3 · 78 mi from campground

    $236/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 · 144 mi from campground

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

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    Things to do

    Activities near Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter

    Bookable tours nearby

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

    Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
    Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

    New Haven area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person

    New Haven's Ghost Walk
    New Haven's Ghost Walk

    New Haven area · 1.5 hr · from $26/person

    New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course
    New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course

    New Haven area · 1 hr · from $28/person

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    Yale University Self‑Guided Walking Tour
    Yale University Self‑Guided Walking Tour

    New Haven area · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $10/person

    New Haven City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest
    New Haven City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest

    New Haven area · 2 hr · from $10/person

    Astonishing University hunt: Yale and Beyond
    Astonishing University hunt: Yale and Beyond

    New Haven area · 1.5 hr · from $15/person

    Explore New Haven with a Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
    Explore New Haven with a Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers

    New Haven area · 1 hr · from $20/person

    New Haven Scavenger Hunt Adventure
    New Haven Scavenger Hunt Adventure

    New Haven area · 2 hr · from $50/person

    Yale Secret Societies Walking Tour
    Yale Secret Societies Walking Tour

    New Haven area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person