Five acorns out of five 🐿️

As a seasoned park explorer (and professional snack scavenger), I have mixed feelings about this place… but mostly good ones.

First of all, it is *very* clean. Too clean. Not a crumb, not a chip, not even a questionable sandwich corner anywhere. Honestly, where am I supposed to forage? Even the humans clean up after themselves here. Impressive, but inconvenient.

On the bright side, there are plenty of birds and fellow squirrels to chase, which keeps things entertaining. The fern gardens are absolutely gorgeous! Lush, shady, and perfect for playing, hiding, and dramatic entrances.

There’s also a basketball hoop and a volleyball court. I like to hang around there watching the humans, hoping someone drops a snack… but no luck so far. Tough crowd.

I did manage to stow away on a kayak, which was very exciting until I had to get out. I got wet. Do not recommend that part.

Overall, excellent spot for humans to camp and kayak. Very peaceful, very well-kept. Just maybe leave your dogs at home? They are terrifying and I would like to continue my time here without being chased, at least keep them on a leash please?

Would visit again (but bringing my own snacks next time).

— Signed, a resident squirrel 🐿️

Peaceful and well maintained. We rented canoes and kayaks.

we used the state park as our beginning point of day kayaking on the connecticut river. access is very easy and maintained. the staff was helpful in directing us to wear to go and parking frontje day was only 5$

Beautiful place to camp! What a way to spend time with the Connecticut river. The campsite is well painted, beautiful, and historic. What a gem.

It was the attention to detail that did it for me at Wilgus State Park. This campground offers cabins, lean-to's and tent sites, some with water and electricity. The day use areas can accommodate small and large parties. Other than the impeccable cleanliness of the cabins, sites and bathrooms, a lot of attention went into the planters and perennial beds scattered throughout the campground. There's a scenic trail that travels the distance of the entire camp, adjacent to the glistening Connecticut river, with benches every couple hundred feet. The horse show pits were suprisingly busy. The camp also has a full volleyball court. The rehabilitated trails at both ends of the camp, is a neat ammenity. It made for daily exercise for us and the dogs. The key pads for the cabins should be streamlined at all parks and is a great security feature and allowed for peace of mind, not having to keep track of a key. The ranger and his staff were all so kind and accommodating and allowed gentle use of the honor system to grab ice and wood when the office was closed. The wood was covered and never moist. There were even wood chips and kindling set aside for campers use, at no extra cost. Every pamflet reciprocal was full. If you're planning to visit, bring a book to swap at their library. 5 stars all day.