Gillette Castle State Park
67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423
184 acres · 3 miles of trails
Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut, features a 1919 stone castle overlooking the Connecticut River amid 184 acres of grounds and trails. Leashed dogs can explore with shade, water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans available. Keep dogs out of the castle interior.
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- Park
- Gillette Castle State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- East Haddam, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.4214, -72.4317
- Size
- 184 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.4 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 184 acres of room
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Dog policy
184-acre state park with stone castle (1919) overlooking Connecticut River. Leashed dogs on grounds + trails (not inside castle).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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