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Camping at Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter near Simsbury

State park · Simsbury

A forested campground near fishing.

About this campground

The proximity of Stratton Brook to the Hartford metropolitan area has made it one of the better-known small parks in Connecticut. An impressive bike trail, shaded by white pines and traveling over scenic brooks, has replaced the railroad tracks that once ran through the park.

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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 Ramps
  • Ada Accessible Restroom
  • Beach
  • Boardwalk
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grocery Store
  • Group Picnic Shelters
  • Hospital
  • Laundry
  • Lodge
  • Park Attendant
Pets
Pets not allowed

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Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter: questions answered

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Listing Simsbury, 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 mi from Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $68/night
$136 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Pioneer Valley Campground

14.1 mi from Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Pegasus Farms LLC

16.5 mi from Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Alert at Coltsville National Historical Park nearby
  • Park Closure: Park in Progress Coltsville NHP is working toward establishment and is not yet an official park. We do not have a Visitor Center and visitor services are limited. For more information please visit our Park Development and Calendar pages. Details ↗

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  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Private Guided Berkshire Mountains Hike with Scenic Views 29 mi · 2 hr · from $150/person
    • Hatfield to Hartford Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer 10 mi · 45 min · from $140/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Hartford by Wacky Walks 10 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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    Brand New, Clean, Family Friendly 2022 Travel Trailer
    Brand New, Clean, Family Friendly 2022 Travel Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 7 · 98 mi from campground

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

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    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280
    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 121 mi from campground

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

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    Things to do

    Activities near Stratton Brook 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

    10 mi · 45 min · from $140/person

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

    10 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

    10 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

    10 mi · 45 min · from $140/person

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

    10 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

    10 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

    10 mi · 1 hr · from $154/person

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

    22 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

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

    29 mi · 2 hr · from $150/person

    Free things to do (National Park Service)

    Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

    From the National Park Service · 11 mi away, Coltsville National Historical Park

    A blue onion dome behind a brownstone building and next to a white building on a clear day.
    Photo: Photo Credit: NPS/Nick Caito
    Coltsville Self-Guided Tours

    20-120 Minutes

    Explore the sites and history of Coltsville National Historical Park through a self-guided walking tour.

    Early spring at Colt Park with green grass and recreational facilities in the background.
    Photo: NPS Digital Photo
    Spend an Afternoon at Colt Park

    1 Hour

    Colt Park, once apart of the estate of Samuel Colt and Elizabeth Hart Colt, was deeded to the City of Hartford in 1905. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities that…

    A church with green grass and bare trees in front against a blue sky.
    Photo: Photo Credit: Nick Caito
    The Story of the Colts: Symbolism at the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Parish House

    1 Hour

    The Church of the Good Shepherd and the Caldwell Hart Colt Memorial Parish House were commissioned by Elizabeth Hart Jarvis Colt in remembrance of her husband, infant children and…

    The Colt Dome between the two brownstone buildings on a cloudy day
    Photo: Photo Credit: NPS Digital Photo
    Strike a Pose at the Armory

    30 Minutes

    The Blue Dome and Rampart Colt have long graced the skyline of Hartford and have stood as a symbol of the famed industrialist Samuel Colt. There are many locations within Hartford…

    Source: National Park Service (Coltsville National Historical Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.