Black Rock Picnic Shelter
Closed — Closed for the season. Picnic shelter rentals are available Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Reservations can be made through ReserveAmerica.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:11AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds continue today, especially across the eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern Taconics, and southern Vermont. Blowing and drifting snow will occur today due to these gusty winds, where treated roadways can be re-covered in snow.
About
Black Rock Picnic Shelter is a reservable open-air pavilion located within the 444-acre Black Rock State Park in Watertown, Connecticut. Nestled in the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, the shelter provides a waterside venue for group gatherings near Black Rock Pond. The 32x36-foot shelter comfortably accommodates up to 80 people and includes eight picnic tables and four grills. The facility is located adjacent to paved parking with easy access to nearby restrooms and the park's swimming beach. Visitors can enjoy the park's amenities including fishing in the regularly stocked trout pond, swimming, and hiking the Mattatuck Trail with its panoramic views of the Naugatuck Valley. This is a day-use rental facility only and does not provide overnight camping. Alcohol is prohibited throughout Black Rock State Park. The park itself remains open daily from 8:00 a.m. until sunset year-round, though shelter rentals are only available seasonally.
Directions
Located at Black Rock State Park, 2065 Thomaston Road, Watertown, CT. Park entrance is on Route 6. The picnic shelter is adjacent to paved parking near Black Rock Pond.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (860) 283-8088 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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