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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 12 at 3:06PM EDT until June 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 322 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CONNECTICUT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT LITCHFIELD IN MASSACHUSETTS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS BERKSHIRE IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL NEW YORK COLUMBIA DUTCHESS GREENE ULSTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARLINGTON, ATHENS, BEACON, CAIRO, CATSKILL, COXSACKIE, DALTON, FLORIDA, HANCOCK, JEFFERSON HEIGHTS, KINGSTON, NEW LEBANON, NEW PALTZ, NORTH ADAMS, PITTSFIELD, POUGHKEEPSIE, AND TORRINGTON.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 1:30PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, Southern Berkshire County in western Massachusetts, Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont and the Hudson Valley and central and southern Taconics in eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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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