Black Rock State Park

Beautiful state park with a campground and lake too. If your car is registered in the state of Connecticut parking is free here.

Great little campground Nice hikes from easy to moderate level,my dad uses a cane to walk and he navigated the lake loop with no issue We came in off-season for a walk , saw lots of chipmunks, squirrels, ducks and turtles There's plenty of parking and it's very easy to navigate Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Nice hike. Moderate difficulty. Some steep areas. Definitely not all flat. Parking lot area was busy. Once you get past the loud music and smell of weed the trails were nice and quite.

Most of the campsites here are fairly exposed, with only minimal shade. Since I personally enjoy camping in well-shaded, tree-covered areas—it's much more relaxing for me—these open sites weren’t quite my preference. However, if you enjoy open and sunlit spots, these campgrounds might suit you well. For those like me who seek a bit more shade, I recommend the T zone at Black Rock. It offers more tree cover than most other areas, making it a more comfortable spot for shade lovers. It is slightly farther from the restrooms, but definitely worth it if you're prioritizing a cooler, shaded camping experience. Restrooms were well-maintained and cleaned regularly. There’s also a designated spot to wash dishes. If you'd rather not pitch your own tent, there are 4–5 cabins available for rent. The campground is conveniently located near Black Rock Lake, Black Rock Pond (which they refer to as a "beach," though it’s really a pond), and several small brooks. The lake was closed during our visit, so we fished in the pond instead—though the fish were quite small. There’s also a small water play area, with at least two lifeguards on duty at all times near the pond, which felt reassuring. On a hot day, the ice cream truck parked by the pond was a pleasant surprise! We were told that bear sightings are rare in this park, which is always good to know when camping in the wild. There were lots of kids biking and running along the campground paths, so it felt very family-friendly. Dogs are allowed as long as they’re kept on a leash at all times

I enjoyed this trip very much, the staff was so nice and it was a beautiful place (btw if you can, DEFINITELY camp here, fish here, and hike here. Such a good place to be. Can’t wait to come back!