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Quick facts

LocationWallingford, Connecticut
LaundryYes
Book onConnecticut State Parks

Amenities

  • Laundry Laundry, per the listing.
  • Camp store Camp or general store, per the listing.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Connecticut State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter

State park · Wallingford

This weekend · Availability not currentLast checked Oct 25 on Connecticut State Parks; check dates on their site

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CT Route 5
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About this campground

Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter is a Connecticut State Parks campground in Wallingford.

Highlights

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Sightseeing & food

Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

4.4 (43) 1 hr–1.3 hrFree cancellation

Where Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter fits

Nearest alternatives
Hammonasset Beach State Park (17.9 mi) · Kettletown State Park (18.9 mi) · Pegasus Farms LLC (19 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter, not driving.

  • Next closestPegasus Farms LLC19.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesPegasus Farms Camping: from $60/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public campgroundHammonasset Beach State Park17.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Connecticut State Parks ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupNiantic / I-95 Exit 72 KOA Holiday31.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeKettletown State Park18.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Connecticut State Parks ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Pegasus Farms LLC

19 mi from Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Water’s Edge Family Campground

31.5 mi from Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter (straight-line) 4.7 · 14 Campspot reviews
RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $71/night
$142 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Availability not current

Point Folly

28.3 mi from Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter (straight-line) 4.5 · 54 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Last checked Oct 12 on Campspot; check dates on their site
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Beach accessListed amenity on Connecticut State Parks
  • Book on Connecticut State ParksReservations through the operator's booking site
  • Good for

    Beach trips

    Know before you go

    • Pets aren't listed as allowed; check before bringing a dog.
    • You book directly with Connecticut State Parks; prices and availability can change until booked.
    • Ada Accessible Picnic Area
    • Ada Accessible Restroom
    • Beach
    • Cafe
    • Convenience Store
    • Covered Group Structure
    All amenities

    Amenities

    Ada Accessible Picnic AreaAda Accessible RestroomBeachCafeConvenience StoreCovered Group StructureFlush ToiletGatehouseGrillsGrocery StoreHospitalIce MachineLaundryLodgePark AttendantParkingPaved Ada Accessible SitePaved RoadsPavilionPicnic AreaPicnic TablesPost OfficePotable WaterPressurized WaterRestaurantRestroomSandy BeachesScenerySnack Bar

    Nearby activities

    Bank FishingBike RidingFishingFishing SuppliesGolfGolf CourseHikingHiking TrailsHistoric SitesPicnickingSwimming

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    Sites open for your whole stay

    Last checked Oct 25 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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    Book with Connecticut State Parks

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    Connecticut State Parks (via ReserveAmerica feed)Main booking button
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    SiteFr
    30
    Sa
    31
    Price

    ✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

    Location & access

    This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Connecticut State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

    Location

    CT Route 5
    Open in Google Maps ↗

    Policies

    Check-in
    8:00 AM
    Check-out
    Sunset

    About

    In 1918-1920, Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter was known as a traveler's wayside; motorists could stop to have their cars serviced and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch. Parks like this were the forerunners of today's rest stops. However, Wharton Brook State Park is no highway rest stop; it is, instead, a lovely, natural setting for a family picnic, great fishing, and refreshing swimming.

    Policies & rules

    Key facts

    Pets
    Not listed — check with campground
    Booking
    Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
    Getting there
    CT Route 5 (map in Location below) Listing
    Water
    Not listed — check with campground
    Price
    Not listed — check with campground
    All 15 facts with sources ↓
    Why stay here and common questions

    Why stay here?

    • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

    Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter: questions answered

    What is the maximum RV length at Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter?
    No RV sites listed (per the listing)
    How do I reserve a site at Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter?
    Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
    At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

    Quick facts

    Agency / operatorNot listed
    BookingOnline via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed)
    Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
    Bear storageNot listed
    SeasonNot listed
    HookupsNot listed

    "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

    At a glance

    Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

    Max rig length
    Listing No RV sites listed
    Road & site access
    Listing 3 paved site driveways
    Shade
    Listing 3 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
    Booking
    Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
    Getting there
    Listing CT Route 5 (map in Location below)
    Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
    Not listed — check with campground
    Check availability

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    Rates & availability from Connecticut State Parks.

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