Campground Details - Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter, CT - ReserveAmerica

Description

Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant" is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skyline. Sleeping Giant State Park offers unparalleled hiking, as well as other activities. A 1 1/2 mile scenic trail leads to the stone observation tower on the peak of Mt. Carmel, which provides an excellent view of Long Island Sound and the New Haven area.

Geography:

Sleeping Giant State Park is located in south central Connecticut.

Recreation:

Sleeping Giant State Park is a designated Trout Park, making stream fishing popular. Hike to Scenic Vista Lookout Tower, or enjoy the nature trail and have a picnic.

Facilities:

Youth Group Camping is available at Sleeping Giant State Park. Park facilities include restrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby parks include West Rock Ridge State Park and Wharton Brook State Park.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Ada Accessible Picnic Area Ada Accessible Restroom Bird Watching Covered Group Structure Fireplace Fishing Flush Toilet Gatehouse Grills Hiking Hiking Trails Historic Sites Overlook	Park Attendant Parking Paved Ada Accessible Site Paved Roads Pavilion Picnic Area Picnic Tables Picnicking Potable Water Pressurized Water Restroom Scenery Trails
Within 10 Miles
Beach Convenience Store Fishing Supplies Golf Golf Course Grocery Store Hospital	Ice Machine Laundry Lodge Post Office Restaurant Snack Bar

Alerts and Important Information

All Parking fees are additional and will be collected on arrival at the gate.

Getting There:

Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter
200 MOUNT CARMEL AVE.
Hamden CT 06518

From I-91: Take Exit 10. Get onto the Route 40 connector, and stay on it until it ends. At the light, take a right onto Route 10N, and drive 1Â½ miles. Turn right onto Mt. Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left, across from Quinnipiac University. From Wilbur Cross Parkway: Take Exit 61. Go north onto Whitney Avenue for 3 miles, and take a right onto Mt. Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left, across from Quinnipiac University. From I-84 to Cheshire: Take Route 70S onto Route 10 south, and drive 5 miles. Turn left at the light onto Mt. Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left, across from Quinnipiac University.

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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (203)789-7498

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SLEEPING GIANT PICNIC SHELTER, CT