Park open 8 A.M. to Sunset Daily from third weekend in April to November first.
NOTICE: Amplified music, bounce houses and other play equipment are NOT ALLOWED. Please call the park directly, before making a reservation, if you have questions regarding other rules and regulations. Additional information can also be found at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep
Dennis Hill Picnic Shelter, CT
Description
Book a Campsite at Dennis Hill Picnic Shelter, CT
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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Overview
Description
Dennis Hill, a 240 acre estate, was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1935 by Dr. Frederick Dennis, a noted New York surgeon. A unique summer pavilion located at an elevation of 1627 feet is a popular attraction that is available for rental for a wide variety of events. Haystack Mountain, Mt. Greylock, and the Green Mountains can be seen from the summit where this pavilion is in c
Booking Window
Thu Nov 28 2024 - Tue Oct 21 2025
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Tue Apr 01 2025
Fri May 23 2025
Peak
Sat May 24 2025
Fri Oct 31 2025
Walk In
Sat Nov 01 2025
Tue Nov 11 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
- Hiking
- Hiking Trails
- Jogging/Running
- Mountain Biking
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicing
- Restroom
- Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Trails, Mountain Bike
- Water Drinking
Within 10 Miles
- ATM/CASH Machine
- Catering
- Church
- Emergency Services
- Grocery Store
- Lodging, Group Facilities
- Ranger Station
- Restaurant
- Retail Supplies
- Town
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Hospital
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.95083, -73.19111
41°57'3"N, 73°11'28"W
CT Rte. 8 north to Exit #47 & jct. with Rte. U.S. 44 in Winsted. Turn right from exit ramp and go west on Rte 44 10 miles to Norfolk Center, then left on Conn. Rte #272. South on Rte 272 approximately 2.5 miles, park entrance on left.
41.95083, -73.19111
41°57'3"N, 73°11'28"W
CT Rte. 8 north to Exit #47 & jct. with Rte. U.S. 44 in Winsted. Turn right from exit ramp and go west on Rte 44 10 miles to Norfolk Center, then left on Conn. Rte #272. South on Rte 272 approximately 2.5 miles, park entrance on left.
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