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Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter

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About Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter

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.

Location: Near Hamden, Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter was the forerunner of the rest areas developed by the State Department of Transportation.

Recreation: Wharton Brook State Park is a designated Trout Park, so fishing is an activity option, as is swimming and picnicking.

Nearby Attractions

Sleeping Giant State Park is nearby, in Hamden.

Amenities & Services

On-Site

  • Ada Accessible Picnic Area
  • Ada Accessible Restroom
  • Bank Fishing
  • Beach
  • Bike Riding
  • Covered Group Structure
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Gatehouse
  • Grills
  • Park Attendant
  • Parking
  • Paved Ada Accessible Site
  • Paved Roads
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Potable Water
  • Pressurized Water
  • Sandy Beaches
  • Scenery
  • Swimming

Within 10 Miles

  • Cafe
  • Convenience Store
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Golf
  • Golf Course
  • Grocery Store
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trails
  • Historic Sites
  • Hospital
  • Ice Machine
  • Laundry
  • Lodge
  • Post Office
  • Restaurant
  • Restroom
  • Snack Bar
Getting There

From I-91 north or south: Take Exit 13. Turn left at the end of the long exit ramp onto Route 5 south. The park entrance is a tenth of a mile down, on the left.

Rules & Important Info

Picnic Shelter Cancellation Policy: Refund amounts will be determined as follows: • Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the picnic shelter reservation: full refund less the $9.00 non-refundable reservation fee and $9.00 cancellation fee • Cancellations made 6 - 29 days prior to the picnic shelter reservation: refund of $145.00 less $9.00 cancellation fee • Cancellations made within 5 days of the picnic shelter reservation: Not eligible for a refund. All Parking fees are additional and will be collected on arrival at the gate. Heavy weekend use at each park may lead to gate closures if the park fills to capacity. In the event of this happening, no more cars are allowed to enter. Guests should plan to arrive as early as possible to avoid being turned away. (Picnic shelter rental does not guarantee entry to the park.)

Facilities

Park facilities include restrooms, picnic areas, and picnic shelters.

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Contact

Phone: 203-789-7498

Address: CT Route 5, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

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