Dennis Hill Picnic Shelter
Open for day-use reservations. Road access available from late April through November 1. The facility operates 8 AM to sunset daily. This is a day-use picnic shelter only; no overnight camping is permitted.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:40PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, southern Berkshire county in Massachusetts, Bennington and eastern Windham counties in Vermont, and in eastern New York the following counties: southern Herkimer, southern Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, southeast Warren, Washington, Rensselaer, Columbia, eastern Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be little to no relief at night, with low temperatures in the 70s along with humid conditions persisting across much of the area tonight.
About
Dennis Hill Picnic Shelter is a day-use pavilion located at the summit of Dennis Hill State Park, offering panoramic views of the Litchfield Hills from 1,627 feet elevation. The 90x50-foot open-air structure has historic significance, having served as a summer residence and later a World War II lookout post. The pavilion can accommodate up to 150 people and features 4 picnic tables and a large working fireplace. Restrooms and drinking water are available on-site. Parking is limited to approximately 40 vehicles. Amplified music, bounce houses, and other play equipment are prohibited. This is a day-use rental facility only. Overnight camping is not available at Dennis Hill State Park. Road access to the pavilion is available from late April through early November; the park operates as a walk-in facility during the off-season.
Directions
519 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, CT 06058
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $220 - $229 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (860) 482-1817 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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