There\'s a campground in eastern Ct. with group / party sites. One is at the top of a hill in the woods away from everyone, the other is a huge field also away from everyone, probably an acre or more in size. I\'d say go for the huge field! You are allowed to drink on site. I think it was $75.00 a night for the site up to 25 people then $2 - $3.00 a person after that. They would probably only want to do an acoustic set so as not to piss everyone off, but last time I was there I asked the guy at the desk a few questions. First I asked how many cars were allowed, he said "as many as will fit in the field." I asked if there was electricity out at the field, he said "no but you could bring a quiet generator." I\'m just saying, it\'s tucked in a corner of the Shetucket river which is a short hike from either campsite and it\'s a nice campground. We went with about 25 people so it cost us $3.00 each for the night... $3.00! Maybe we should throw a fund raising weekend... $25.00 or $30.00 a person, if the fam went they\'d make some $$ to help \'em out, campout & have a good damn time but don\'t get cRaZy, have TB put on a couple acoustic sets, bring an instrument if you have one for jammin\' before and after, have a killer fire in the fire ring in the middle of the field, dance around like wild injuns, and clean up after ourselves in the a.m., they might even let us back as a group! That\'s my two cents... sounds perfect to me. It\'s Salt Rock State Park in Baltic Ct., just north of the Casinos. I think we\'re all mature enough now to not trash the place so we may get the chance to make it a yearly thing or even more often.
The field campsite is in the lower left corner, the hilltop wooded site is in the upper right hand corner on the map. If you do go, even on your own, be good, it\'s one of only two or three State parks that allow drinking in Ct... don\'t ruin it for everyone... seriously!!
SALT ROCK CAMPGROUND
The Salt Rock Campground is open May 15 through October 12, 2009 (daily).
173 Scotland Road (Rte. 97), Baltic, 06330
Exit 83 off I-395. Go left, follow Rte. 97 through Baltic. 2 miles north on the left, just past Salt Rock Road.
71 tent and recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Utilities to some sites, bathroom, dumping station, showers, in-ground swimming pool.
Two pets/site permitted.
Fishing by permit along the Shetucket River with over one mile of waterfront access. Permits may be obtained at the Salt Rock State Campground office.
Nightly Rates for CT residents:
$25/night for a tent site
$28/night for a site with electricity and water
$30/night for a site with electricity, water, and sewer
plus a Processing Fee
Rates for non-CT residents are $30, $32, and $35 per night plus a Processing Fee.
Extended Stay Rates for CT residents:
$165/ 7-night week tent sites
$185/ 7-night week with electric, and water
$200/ 7-night week with electric, water, and sewer
$710/ month with electric, water, and sewer
plus a Processing Fee
Extended Stay Rates for non-CT residents:
$200/ 7-night week tent sites
$220/ 7-night week with electric, and water
$235/ 7-night week with electric, water, and sewer
$850/ month with electric, water, and sewer
plus a Processing Fee
Campsite Reservations
(860) 822-0884
Campground Map (PDF):
sorry if the pdf map didn\'t show up... just go to the site and check out the map, Salt Rock is the last one of the state park camping areas. ==>
http://www.ct.gov/Dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325034
