Hopeville Pond Picnic Shelter
Closed — Closed for the season. The park operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-October. Reservations are available through ReserveAmerica.
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* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 6 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.
About
Hopeville Pond Picnic Shelter is a group day-use facility available for reservation at Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, Connecticut. The shelter is situated in a wooded setting near the park's 137-acre pond, which was created by Native Americans who constructed stone weirs to catch eels, shad, and other fish. The pond's coves and inlets are rich with plant and fish life. The picnic shelter rental includes dedicated parking for 15 vehicles (out-of-state fee applies), 8 picnic tables, 3 charcoal grills, 2 horseshoe pits, and 1 volleyball net. An ADA-accessible composting restroom is located 25 feet from the shelter structure. The park's beach area is located approximately 2,000 feet from the shelter. Note that alcoholic beverages are prohibited at Hopeville Pond State Park. The park offers a variety of recreational opportunities including freshwater fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, perch, and bluegill, swimming in the pond, boating with boat launch access, field sports, nature trails, hiking, and bicycling. The park encompasses 554 acres and also features a separate campground with 80 wooded campsites. When the park fills to capacity, additional vehicles will not be permitted to enter, so early arrival is recommended.
Directions
Follow Route 201 (Hopeville Road) or the park signs until the Y intersection. Proceed to the right. The park entrance is 1/2 mile to the right, off Route 201.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17 - $37 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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