Salt Rock State Campground
Providence and Worcester Railroad line within Salt Rock State Campground
Map showing the location of Salt Rock State Campground
Map showing the location of Salt Rock State Campground
Location in Connecticut
Map showing the location of Salt Rock State Campground
Map showing the location of Salt Rock State Campground
Salt Rock State Campground (the United States)
LocationSprague, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°38′15″N 72°05′35″W / 41.63750°N 72.09306°W / 41.63750; -72.09306
Area149 acres (60 ha)[1]
DesignationConnecticut state park
Established2001
AdministratorConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteSalt Rock State Campground

Salt Rock State Campground is a public recreation area that preserves one mile (1.6 km) of wooded riverfront along the Shetucket River in the town of Sprague, Connecticut.[1] In 2001, the state purchased the 149-acre (60 ha) campground for US$750,000[2] from Dwight and Jean Lathrop, whose "sensitive stewardship" of the property as its previous owners was recognized in the press.[3] The state park offers RV and tent camping sites, swimming pools, and river fishing. The state curtailed camping services in 2016,[4] reinstating them in 2018.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Salt Rock State Campground". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. October 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Choiniere, Paul (December 6, 2001). "State finalizes purchase..." The Day. New London, Conn. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  3. ^ The editors (September 17, 2001). "Opinion: A gem preserved in Sprague". The Day. New London, Conn. Retrieved April 15, 2014. ((cite news)): |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Burns, Katie (July 4, 2016). "With budget cuts, state shortening park hours, closing Connecticut campgrounds". WNPR. Hartford, Conn. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

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