Sightseeing & food
| Location | East Haddam, Connecticut |
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| Laundry | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Connecticut State Parks |
From the park's listing on Connecticut State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.
This weekend · Availability not currentLast checked Oct 26 on Connecticut State Parks; check dates on their site
Devil's Hopyard Picnic Shelter is a Connecticut State Parks campground in East Haddam. Listed amenities include laundry and a boat ramp.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Devil's Hopyard Picnic Shelter, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
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Last checked Oct 26 on Connecticut State Parks: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
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Last checked Oct 26 on ReserveAmerica: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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Devil's Hopyard's principle feature, Chapman Falls, drops more than sixty feet over a series of steps in a Scotland Schist stone formation. The water from the splash pool at the base of the falls, continuing as the Eight Mile River, flows through the park's hemlock-canopied picnic area, providing a tranquil setting for a family outing. Many myths surround the name of the park, including one about a man named Dibble, who grew hops for beer-brewing. Through usage, Dibble's Hopyard supposedly became Devil's Hopyard. Another tale says that the Devil passed by the falls and accidentally wet his tail. Furious, he burned holes in the stones with his hooves as he bounded away. Now, we know that the potholes near the falls, which are some of the finest examples of pothole stone formations in this section of the country, were formed by stones moved downstream by the current, trapped in an eddy where the stone was spun around, wearing a depression in the rock. When the rock wore itself down, another would catch in the same hole and enlarge it. Perfectly cylindrical, the potholes range from inches to several feet in diameter and depth.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Online via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed) |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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This listing doesn't publish RV length limits, so confirm your rig fits. Pickup area: Boston (Boston Logan International (BOS)), about 92 mi straight-line from Devil's Hopyard Picnic Shelter. RV rentals in Boston
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