Gillette Castle State Park
Connecticut State Park
Gillette Castle State Park entrance fee
Free entry to the grounds — Park Grounds & Trails; Castle Tours; Under 5: Free; Ages 6-12: $2; Ages 13+: $6
Gillette Castle State Park hours
Park Grounds Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Hours as published by CT State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Gillette Castle State Park
William Hooker Gillette's 14,000-square-foot stone house of 1914 stands 200 feet above the Connecticut River. Trails follow the bed of his miniature railway, and a handful of river campsites sit below.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More Connecticut state parks with pets allowed
Camping options
- Campsites
- River camping
Facility hours
Castle Interior Only Open for Scheduled Tours
(See Tours button below for specific dates & times - click the right arrow to see additional buttons)
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by CT State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone860-526-2336
Address67 River Rd., East Haddam, CT 06423
Upcoming events at Gillette Castle State Park
Event details and registration are on the CT State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Gillette Castle State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Life jackets
- Tackle kits
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