Macedonia Brook Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter only, not an overnight campground. The shelter is available for rental seasonally. Reservations require 7 days advance notice and can be made through Reserve America.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:28AM 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 and Thursday night.
About
Macedonia Brook Picnic Shelter is a reservable day-use pavilion located within Macedonia Brook State Park in the scenic Northwest Hills of Connecticut. The shelter measures approximately 25 x 50 feet and can accommodate groups of up to 80 people. Amenities include six extra-long picnic tables and a group cooking grill located outside the pavilion. The facility is ADA-accessible with parking for 20 vehicles situated just 40 feet from the shelter, and additional overflow parking available across the street. Portable toilets (outhouses) and drinking water are available nearby. The base rental fee is $145 plus a $9 non-refundable reservation fee; parking fees are collected separately at the gate upon arrival. This is strictly a day-use facility with no overnight camping permitted. Amplified music, bounce houses, and other play equipment are prohibited. Reservations require at least 7 days advance notice and can be made up to 11 months ahead. Those seeking overnight camping should look to Macedonia Brook State Park campground, located approximately 0.58 miles away, which offers 51 wooded tent sites.
Directions
Follow Route 341 west from the intersection of Route 341 and Route 7 in the center of Kent. Turn right onto Macedonia Brook Road. Stay left at the intersection of Macedonia Brook and Fuller Mountain Roads. Look for park signs.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $154 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (860) 927-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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