Primitve Camping Area
A rustic, no-frills primitive tentsite managed by the Windsor Locks Scout Foundation for long-distance hikers on the New England Trail. The site offers 3-5 primitive tentsites with no amenities except water (which must be used sparingly and may be unavailable during peak seasons). Located in Connecticut NET Section 20, it is designed for equipped backpackers and features a pack-in/pack-out policy with strict environmental guidelines. Campfires are prohibited; only backpacking stoves permitted. (via official site)
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Key facts
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Geissler's Supermarket
Cumberland Farms- Tariffville Mini Mart
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
- Cumberland Farms
- Pride
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Everlasting Nutrition
- Gio's Brick Oven Pizzeria
➕ Medical
- Clinic
CVS Pharmacy- Simsbury Pharmacy
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Airways Golf Course
- Baseball
- Hartford Gun Club
🏧 ATM & bank
- PeoplesBank
- Windsor Federal Savings
- First Suffield Bank
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Good to know
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Is there a reservation requirement?
Reservations are not required but are encouraged via the online calendar. Submissions do not guarantee availability but inform others of site capacity.
How long can I stay?
There is a two-night limit for stays at this site.
Are campfires allowed?
No. Campfires are prohibited; only backpacking stoves are permitted.
What water is available?
Water is available on site but must be used sparingly and may be unavailable during peak seasons.
What is the pack-in/pack-out policy?
All waste must be packed out. Leave the site better than you found it, including proper food storage and waste disposal practices.
How many pitches does Primitve Camping Area have?
Primitve Camping Area has around 5 pitches.
What languages are spoken at Primitve Camping Area?
Staff at Primitve Camping Area speak English.
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