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  4. Black Rock Picnic Shelter

Camping at Black Rock Picnic Shelter near Watertown

State park · Watertown

A forested campground near hiking.

About this campground

Tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, 439-acre Black Rock State Park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Steep, wooded ledges covered with pine, hemlock and oak provide the setting for Black Rock Pond.

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At a glance

Pets not allowed
  • Dump station
  • Public land
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    Amenities & location

    • Ada Accessible
    • Dump Station
    • Fire Rings
    • First Aid Kit
    • Grills
    • Parking
    • Picnic Area
    • Picnic Shelter
    • Picnic Tables
    • Public Drinking Water Taps
    • Restroom
    • Walking
    Pets
    Pets not allowed

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    Black Rock Picnic Shelter: questions answered

    How do I reserve a site at Black Rock Picnic Shelter?
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    Getting there
    Listing Watertown, 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 · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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    Guides for this trip

    • Camping with dogs
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

    Pegasus Farms LLC

    4 mi from Black Rock 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

    18.8 mi from Black Rock 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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    Cozy Hills Campground

    10 mi from Black Rock Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
    Spot2Nite didn't list open sites in the next month; it may be booked or not on sale yet.
    Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · 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 25 mi · 1 hr · from $28/person
      • Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Stamford by Zombie Scavengers 3 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 3 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.

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

      Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 2 · 11 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 · 79 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 · 141 mi from campground

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

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      Things to do

      Activities near Black Rock 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

      3 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

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

      3 mi · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

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

      22 mi · 45 min · from $140/person

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

      22 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

      22 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

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

      22 mi · 45 min · from $140/person

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

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

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

      25 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

      25 mi · 1 hr · from $28/person