20s/30s Deer Lake Camping Weekend Fall 2026

Activity Type: Camping | Lodges, Huts, Camps, Cabins, & Campsites
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Christopher Vieira, Conrad Ward, Lee Thao, Lauren Buchholz, Jared Mitchell
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001JUkz
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the Narragansett and Connecticut 20s/30s groups for a weekend camping trip at Deer Lake Outdoor Center in Killingworth, CT . The 253 acre scenic property is composed of streams, woodlands, fields, open rock faces, and two lakes nestled in the valley with opportunities for hiking and rock climbing. The property also is directly connected to the Chatfield Hollow State Park and its large network of trails
Participants are required to pay $15.00 for attending this trip. You’re welcome to join for the full weekend (Friday–Sunday) or just part of it (Friday–Saturday or Saturday–Sunday) . Participants will be called after they register to determine what day(s) they are able to attend and to handle payment. After this, participants will have their registration confirmed. The first set of leaders will plan to arrive Friday afternoon and stay until Sunday morning. Folks are welcome to join at any time during the weekend (Fri afternoon, Fri night, Sat morning, etc).
A full packing list of camping essentials will be provided upon confirmation of attendance. Participants should plan to bring their own food, as the campground is remote and local amenities are limited. A preliminary list is below.
Unlike previous trips, we will not be able to park directly at the tent sites and will have to park around 0.2 miles away from the sites. There should be some wheelbarrows on site for us to use for any heavy gear. Please pack accordingly.

What to Bring “Housing” Tent (including rainfly/tarp for the top of the tent) This location offers a limited number of tents that can be borrowed for the trip Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Headlamp (so you can find your way around the campground and find the toilets in the dark) Camp chair (strongly recommended) Sleeping bag liner (optional) Pillow (optional) Portable lamp for inside the tent/around the campfire (optional) Blanket (optional) Tent footprint/tarp for beneath the tent to protect against rain and moisture (optional)
Clothing & Shoes Sturdy hiking shoes Weather appropriate clothing (lows in the 20s to 30s historically) Extra layers Sunglasses and/or hat Shower flip-flops Rain jacket (recommended) Rain pants (recommended) Shoes to wear around camp (optional)
Food Cooler for food One/two days worth of food depending on your schedule Snacks as needed Energy drinks/tablets (optional) Camp stove (optional) Plates (optional) Utensils Water bottle
Electronics Battery packs to charge electronic devices
Toiletries Shampoo Conditioner Body wash Toothbrush Toothpaste Soap Hygiene products Towels
Other Sunscreen Backpack for day hikes Insect repellent Entertainment (books, card games, etc) Any required medication

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!