Black Rock State Park 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 trees provide the setting for Black Rock Pond. The name Black Rock is derived from the local graphite deposits which the early settlers of the Naugatuck Valley were allowed to mine by the resident Indians around 1657. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the Western Highlands while hiking the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail which connects the park to the woodland sections of the Mattatuck State Forest.

• ALCOHOL AND PETS ARE PROHIBITED 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 12 noon. Check-in time is 1:00 PM (2:00 PM for cabins). Campers will not be allowed to check-in after 10:00 PM.
• CAMP VISITORS are allowed to enter state campgrounds from 8:00 AM until sunset, and may stay until 10:00 PM. Daily Parking rates may apply. Visitors must use designated parking areas.
• 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, after that reservation, all members of your camping party and your camping equipment must vacate the park for 5 days before you can reserve a site again.
• 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, including sparklers, are prohibited in CT State Parks.

ADDITIONAL information can be found through the following links:
Connecticut State Parks and Forests News and Info
Friends of CT State Parks
Camping in CT State Parks

EXPLORE the natural and cultural histories of Connecticut State Parks and Forests through interpretation! Interpretive events are listed on the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's website listed below. Take a hike, meet a snake, learn about forest heroes, and more! Perform a "Keyword" search for this park/forest and then join a program. Additional programs may be offered, so be sure to check with the campground staff. For additional information please call the DEEP Division of State Parks at 860-424-3200 or follow the below link to the DEEP's Calendar of Events:

Calendar of Events