Macedonia Brook State Park

Macedonia Brook State Park offers 51 sites in a rustic and quiet setting.  

Macedonia Brook State Park Campground

2026 Season: Opens Friday, May 22 
Campground Office:  860-927-4100 (seasonal)
Campground Map

51 Tent/RV Sites

• Daily Rate:  $14 resident/$17 non-resident
• Sites include picnic table and fire ring
• Six-person maximum per site
• Maximum Stay:  14 days

Amenities

• No bathrooms, showers or running water
• Portable toilets available
• Firewood may not be available due to limited staffing

Reserve a campsite: 

• Online: Visit Reserve America
• By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)

Know before you go:

• Alcohol is prohibited
• No pets allowed
• Cell phone service is extremely limited
• Advance reservations required - Walk-ins are not allowed
• Camping in Connecticut State Parks & Forests

Youth Group Camping

• One site available, accommodates up to 35 campers
• Open to qualified youth groups only
• Advance reservations are required 
• Youth group camping

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations. 

• Licenses and permits, current regulations, and more
• Connecticut is Fishy Interactive fishing application
• Connecticut Trout Parks
• Freshwater Fishing in Connecticut’s State Parks

Rock Types Found on Main Trail: 

Igneous (Pegmatite), Metamorphic (Gneiss, Schist)

Rock Units: 

Precambrian granitic gneiss, Precambrian rusty-weathering schist and gneiss

Minerals of Interest: 

Biotite, Amphibole

Interesting Geologic Features: 

Gneissic banding, differential weathering
 

The land was once the domain of the Scatacook Tribe, who derived their name from the nearby confluence of the Housatonic and Ten Mile Rivers. After Kent was settled in 1738, the Indians and colonists shared this area, largely in harmony. In fact, during the Revolutionary War, one hundred Scatacook volunteers operated a signal system along the peaks up the river valley to support the effort.

Eventually the woodland parcels gave way to agriculture and industry, particularly the iron industry — remains of an iron forge and a stamping works are still visible at the southern end of the park! Unfortunately, converting cast iron into malleable iron required vast amounts of charcoal and by 1848 all original timber was harvested. It wasn’t until many years later that the National Park Service established the Conservation Corps Camp to rejuvenate the forest and put it on track to mature into the healthy ecosystem that stands today. 

Please note, no alcohol is allowed at the park.

Open Air Picnic Shelter Rental

• 25 x 50-ft. partially enclosed picnic shelter
• Space for 75 people, 6 extra-long picnic tables, and contains a workable fireplace. Nearby access to a group cooking grill, parking, and restrooms
• There is electricity and running water in the pavilion
• Reservations are available May 23 - October 12. Available at other times on a first come, first served basis
• Rental Fee: $220 (plus $9 processing fee)
• Parking fee for out-of-state registered vehicles: No fee
• Learn more about our picnic shelter rental polices and reservation details

Reserve a picnic shelter

• Online: Visit Reserve America
• By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)