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CT |
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Located in the rock-strewn valley of the Housatonic River, amid the rugged hills of the northwestern uplands, Housatonic Meadows is an ideal setting for a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank gives the overnight visitor a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass. A two-mile stretch of river, including the park shore, is limited to fly fishing. |
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From the north/Great Barrington/Pittsfield, MA: Travel south on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7 in the Town of Sharon, approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge, and approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4. From the south/Greater Danbury: Travel north on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4, and approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge. From the east/Hartford: Travel west on I-84, and take Exit 39. Continue west on Route 4. From Cornwall Bridge (after crossing the Housatonic River), turn north on Route 7. The park is located in Sharon, CT, along Route 7, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4. |
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Housatonic Meadow Campground offers 61 campsites, under tall pines on the banks of the Housatonic River. Additional park facilities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, gravel parking, and a pay telephone. |
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HOUSATONIC MEADOWS STATE PARK |
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100108 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=CT&parkId=100108&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AT THIS CAMPGROUND PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS CAMPGROUND The primary occupant of the campsite: (1) Must be present to check in and register for the campsite. (2) Must be 18 years of age or older (21 for cabins) (3) Must present valid government issued photo identification. (4) Must provide valid vehicle registration and if necessary the camper registration. (5) Must list the first and last names of camping party as only the names listed are allowed to occupy the campsite. Check out time is 12noon âÃÂàcheck in time is 1:00 PM (2 PM for cabins) âÃÂàcampers will not be allowed to check-in after 10 PM. CAMP VISITORS are allowed to enter state campgrounds from 8:00 a.m. To sunset, and may stay until 10:00 p.m. Daily Parking rates may apply. FIREWOOD In an effort to protect Connecticut's forests from the introduction and spread of destructive insect pests, bringing firewood into State of CT campgrounds and state parks from other states is strictly prohibited. As an alternative, firewood can be purchased locally. LENGTH OF STAY The maximum length of stay is fourteen consecutive days. If you have a 14 day reservation, all members of your camping party and your camping equipment must leave the park for 5 days before you can return. Prior to finishing a reservation transaction, the Internet customer is asked to "agree" to all the terms given. Refunds are not available for misunderstanding of terms. Black bears, deer, skunks, raccoons and other wildlife share this space with you; please plan to store all food, hygiene items and trash in appropriate containers or in your vehicle. Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in CT State Parks âÃÂàthis includes sparklers |
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Nearby parks include Kent Falls State Park, in Kent, Lake Waramaug State Park, in Kent/New Preston, Macedonia Brook State Park, in Kent, and Mohawk Mountain State Forest, in Cornwall/Goshen. |
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Housatonic Meadows State Park contains 451 acres located in Sharon, CT, in the picturesque valley of the Housatonic River amid the rugged hills of the Northwestern uplands. |
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The clear, cold, river water provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on the trout and bass. A two-mile stretch of river, including the park shore, is limited to fly fishing. Housatonic Meadows is an ideal setting for a variety of other outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, camping, canoeing and cross-country skiing. |