Penwood Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter only. No overnight camping is permitted at Penwood State Park. The shelter operates from late May through October 31. The facility is unavailable for use May 1-31, 2026 due to scheduled road work.
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About
Penwood Picnic Shelter is a reservable group pavilion within Penwood State Park, a nearly 800-acre preserve gifted to Connecticut in 1944 by industrialist Curtis H. Veeder. The 24x40-foot open-air shelter accommodates up to 60 people and features 8 picnic tables and one large grill. ADA-accessible restrooms and pressurized water are located nearby. This is strictly a day-use facility. The original park donor explicitly requested that camping and campfires be excluded from all activities at Penwood State Park. The shelter may be used from 8:00 a.m. until one half-hour before sunset, and all guests must depart before dark. Amplified music, bounce houses, and other play equipment are prohibited. The picnic shelter is located approximately half a mile from the parking area. The access road to the shelter is open for vehicles from Memorial Day through the end of October. Rental fee is $150 for the day.
Directions
Located at 57 Gun Mill Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The picnic shelter is approximately half a mile walk from the parking lot.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (860) 242-1158 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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