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Camping at Southford Falls Picnic Shelter near Southbury

State park · Southbury

A forested campground.

About this campground

At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River.

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  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
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Amenities & location

  • Comfort Station
  • Field Sports
  • Fire Tower
  • Ice Skating
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Water Drinking
Pets
Pets not allowed

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Southford Falls Picnic Shelter: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Southford Falls Picnic Shelter?
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Getting there
Listing Southbury, CT (map in Location below)
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Mickelberry Forest Gardens

8.7 mi from Southford Falls 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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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Pegasus Farms LLC

16.3 mi from Southford Falls 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 nights1 site open for every night

A Farm for All!

23 mi from Southford Falls Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 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 16 mi · 1 hr · from $28/person
    • Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Stamford by Zombie Scavengers 11 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Willimantic Windham CT 11 mi · 2.5 hr · from $15/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 · 68 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 · 69 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 · 152 mi from campground

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

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    Things to do

    Activities near Southford Falls Picnic Shelter

    Bookable tours nearby

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

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

    11 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Willimantic Windham CT
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Willimantic Windham CT

    11 mi · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

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

    16 mi · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person

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

    16 mi · 1.5 hr · from $26/person

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

    16 mi · 1 hr · from $28/person

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

    16 mi · 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

    16 mi · 2 hr · from $10/person

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

    16 mi · 1.5 hr · from $15/person

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

    33 mi · 45 min · from $140/person