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This is a day-use picnic shelter only; no overnight camping is allowed. The shelter is available for reservation from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance through ReserveAmerica.
About
Burr Pond Picnic Shelter is a day-use rental facility located within Burr Pond State Park in Connecticut's Northwest Hills. The shelter measures 50x20 feet and can accommodate up to 80 people, making it suitable for large group gatherings, family reunions, and events. Amenities include 10 picnic tables and two grills, with access to nearby restrooms, parking, and the park's sandy beachfront.
The park surrounds the 88-acre Burr Pond and offers swimming with seasonal lifeguards, hiking trails, fishing, and canoe/kayak rentals through Clarke Outdoors (Memorial Day through Labor Day). The area has historical significance as the site of a former burl mill destroyed by fire in 1877, commemorated by a bronze tablet below the falls.
This facility is strictly day-use only; overnight camping is not permitted. Amplified music, bounce houses, and similar play equipment are prohibited.
Directions
Off Route 8 North: Exit 46. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Pinewoods Road. At the first stop sign, turn left onto Winsted Road. Follow Winsted Road for approximately 1 mile, and turn right at the blinking yellow light marked with a park sign. The park is 1 mile down on the left.