A jeep and camper on a field in summer (Instagram@jeepin_new_england)
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Warning

The State Mosquito Management Program is warning Connecticut residents about the risk of infection by eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) this season. As of late August 2024, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has detected EEE-infected mosquitoes in Canterbury, Ledyard, North Stonington, Sterling and Voluntown. Information on EEE and WNV, mosquito bite prevention, mosquito test results, and human infection updates can be found on the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program website at https://portal.ct.gov/mosquito.

Salt Rock State Park

Sprague/Baltic, CT

Incorporated in the Connecticut state park system in 2001, Salt Rock State Park is spread over 149 wooded acres in two separate parcels on what was once country farmland. Unique to the Connecticut park system, Salt Rock is the only state campground with many amenities of a modern campground, offering tent and recreational vehicle sites, showers, and more. 

The campground sits along over one mile of the pristine, heavily wooded Shetucket River waterfront — an ideal scenic backdrop and spot to put in your kayak or cast a line. 

Views from the Park
Sun flare coming through trees at Salt Rock State Campground (Instagram@kyles_travel_journal)
A camper in the woods (Instagram@clinton.miller.129)
A woman standing at campsite in the woods (Instagram@carriwiniker)
A dog in a jeep (Instagram@pittbulland jeepadventures)
A campfire in the dark (Instagram@hiddenplanetx)
Three kids climbing on a tree over a river (Instagram@anderson.payne1_)
A man fishing in the river (Instagram@iamdan25)
Food on a picnic table (Instagram@chris.tomoe)
People swimming in the river (Instagram@thetipsypineapple)
A girl splashing in the swimming pool (Instagram@phoeblie)
Location

173 Scotland Road
Sprague/Baltic, CT 06330

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Details

Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Park Maps
Contact

Main (860) 822-0884

A man fishing in the river (Instagram@iamdan25)
Activities

Overview

Trails 

  • Old Rail Line Footpath
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Approximate Length: Two miles
  • Photo Locations: River view from bench or picnic tables, railroad tracks where trail crosses

Maps  

 


 

Camping

Salt Rock State Campground

  • 2024 Season:  Opens May 10 and closes October 14 at noon
  • Campground Office:  860-822-0884 (seasonal)
  • Campground Map

56 RV/Tent Sites

  • Daily Rates:  
    • 33 Standard Sites:  $33 resident/$45 non-resident
    • 8 Standard Sites with water & electric:  $37 resident/$48 non-resident
    • 13 Standard Sites with water, electric & sewer:  $40 resident/$52 non-resident
    • 2 Group Campsites:  $100 resident/non-resident
    • 6-person maximum for standard sites
    • Maximum Stay:  14 days

Amenities

  • Bathrooms, showers available
  • Firewood/Ice available on site
  • Fishing
  • Dumping station (free for registered campers)

RESERVE A CAMPSITE 

Know Before You Go

Fishing

Swimming

Additional Park Info

Fees

Free
Campsite fees additional cost.   

Accessibility

Camp Office

Parking

Picnic Tables

Playground

Restrooms

Pets

Yes, on leash

A woman standing at campsite in the woods (Instagram@carriwiniker)
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