Guilford Harbor, CT | Wild Camping

April 23rd, 2024 by uhyeahsurehopeitdoes

Very nice spot! We were sleeping in s small sedan, so it’s particularly nice to be confident about not getting a knock, a few people chilling to see the sunset and the sunrise but only a few car campers at night.

October 13th, 2023 by Christine

Good stay. After all the reviews I felt confident I wouldn't get a knock, so slept well. I did use earplugs for some loud music, but I'd stay again! Didn't use the porta potty as I have my own toilet. Plenty of room.

October 4th, 2023 by drewp1311

Exactly as described! Wonderful night stay.

August 10th, 2023 by lifeofriley

Great night. Kids a little noisy but just a few of them. Guilford a nice town. Level spot easy to find.

July 26th, 2023 by aphotographersodyssey.com

Despite the 4 hour parking and security camera signs, no one bothered me through the night. Woke up in the morning to a bunch of locals enjoying the area.

July 11th, 2023 by aureliebernard

Large parking in a pleasant setting. There are picnic tables and portable toilets. I confirm the previous comments on the presence of noisy young people in the evening. Calm arrived around midnight.

May 6th, 2023 by lisa.guinard

What a lovely spot. The sunset was magnificent and the night really quiet for a Saturday. A lot of space (not leveled directly by the water, but are ok in the middle). Saw the police making a round this morning while having breakfast and they haven’t said a thing. Perfect

April 16th, 2023 by oceangirl

Parked overnight in the spacious parking lot. Kids came to party until about 11:00. They made quite a bit of noise, but then it was quiet. Nobody bothered us. Guilford is a little picturesque town. Restaurant nearby.

December 4th, 2022 by seth

As described: it is beautiful and quiet once the local kids are finished partying. ;) I stopped short on a windy and rainy day trip. There’s a sign that says there’s a four hour limit on parking, but I called dispatch to ask if it was okay to stay the night, and they said it was no problem at all. Another officer came by to monitor the kids but parked kind of close to me. For assurance, I went over and talked to him, and he also said it’s not a problem at all (super nice officer).

Again, technically there’s a four hour limit, but if your rig is self contained, it shouldn’t be a problem (at least in December).

Guilford is also a charming little town. Go support local businesses if you do stay! :)

October 26th, 2022 by alex.sookaim

Came on a night when the kids were out being kids (loud, roudy, doing burnouts and doughnuts worryingly close to our van). They scared all the other people who were sitting in their idling cars off then left at 11p and it was quiet after that. Ran into the marina worker in the morning who was very friendly. Not many other options close by so try your luck.

September 3rd, 2022 by daniel gauthier

very cosy and Nice spot. Clean place and very gentle People

September 3rd, 2022 by Travato

Bel endroit, belle vue! On va y faire dodo ce soir! À suivre....

July 17th, 2022 by perkjuan

Stayed here last night, a Saturday. A good option, no signs about overnight parking. As others have said, people hangout here in the evenings. Last night things shut down at 12:30am. Probably earlier Sunday thru Thursday. Also, people with fishing boats on trailers start showing up at boat launch at 5:30ish. Porto Potty on site.

July 9th, 2022 by yvivian11

Right by the water and close to downtown guilford. Really cute area! Sunrise and sunset is pretty. The dockmaster doesnt seem to mind if you stay in the middle section, non boat permit parking.

We happened to catch a belated 4th of july fireworks! But unfortunately the other reviews are right… teenagers come to party here and are quite loud until 2:30am.

Would not recommend unless you are a late sleeper or a deep sleeper.

June 17th, 2022 by where.they.beignet

Stayed one night with no issues. There are trash cans and recycling, a porta shitter, great views of Long Island Sound, level parking. Don’t park where the boat trailers are supposed to go. 4/5 stars because there are a lot of people that park there and sit in their cars.

March 24th, 2022 by cecile.clement077

a parking lot near the marina. there are young people who meet here in the evening. But the night is quiet. There are a beautiful view.

March 7th, 2022 by bernbo

Good for one night. Many places to park on even level. Nice sunrise!
Bon pour dormir une nuit. Beaucoup de stationnement au niveau. Lever de soleil magnifique.

October 20th, 2021 by Sarahvan

Great place to stay for the night. Parking was for boat owners but on a Wednesday in mid October I found plenty of space for my 20ft rig. Definitely wake up for the sunset it was absolutely amazing. There are benches to sit and watch the sunrise and the water. There is also a set of picnic tables here as well. I am not sure if this is common throughout the year. I did see a porta potti but didn’t venture inside. People do come through in the night to party, but so didn’t pay attn to their arrival or departure times. The one thing I will add to the noise factor is the train comes through this area about 500ft away from the Marina.

August 28th, 2021 by whit.anderson0192

Large parking lot for the marina. Pretty dark at night which I liked and no issue parking here overnight and sleeping in my car.

June 29th, 2021 by afw1993

Signs say 4 hour parking limit but I stayed overnight with no issue. Kids do come party here even on Monday nights until about 11 or so. After that it was very quiet. Make sure to wake up for the sunrise!
Also - there is a portapotty but there was no toilet paper and the seat was covered in urine. Wouldn’t say it’s usable.

May 4th, 2021 by kristyp50

Parking is mainly for boat owners but some is available for others. Dock master said the police don’t bother people who overnight here and that was true for me. Kids do come and party though, once they leave it’s quiet