Gaylordsville draws hikers to its Appalachian Trail gateway along the Housatonic River. One RV park anchors our directory: Ten Mile River Shelter serves as your trailhead base. Paddle the river, chase trout, or trek miles of forested path right from camp.
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Gaylordsville nestles in Litchfield County's northwest corner, where the Housatonic River carves through forested hills. The Appalachian Trail crosses Ten Mile River here, pulling thru-hikers and day-trippers alike. Cross Bull's Bridge, the state's oldest covered bridge on Route 7. Kayak the river's Class II rapids or fish for brown trout in deep pools. Nearby Kent Falls State Park spills 17 tiers of cascades just 10 miles south.
Ten Mile River Shelter fits groups pounding the Appalachian Trail. Grab a group site, top off with drinking water from the pump, then shoulder your pack. This primitive spot suits rugged adventurers over amenity chasers; RVs park nearby to support backpacking crews. Route 341 leads east to quiet farms, west into New York's Harlem Valley for more trails.
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Gaylordsville shines for its Appalachian Trail crossing at Ten Mile River and the wild Housatonic River. Hikers start long treks here; paddlers navigate Class II rapids. Bull's Bridge, Connecticut's oldest covered span on Route 7, adds historic charm. Kent Falls State Park draws crowds 10 miles south with its 17 cascades and swimming holes.
Ten Mile River Shelter tops our list for RV parks in Gaylordsville. This Appalachian Trail site offers group campsites with drinking water. Park your RV nearby and access the trailhead; it suits hikers more than boondockers seeking hookups.
No full hookups exist at Gaylordsville's RV parks. Ten Mile River Shelter provides primitive group sites and drinking water only. Bring your own power and waste solutions; it caters to trail hikers staging from RVs parked off-site.