Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
About Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Reviews (13)
What Guests Are Saying
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters is praised for its cleanliness, affordability, and serene beauty, making it an ideal venue for events. Many reviewers express their long-term appreciation, highlighting its suitability for educational programs and family gatherings. Overall, visitors feel grateful for the opportunity to celebrate at this well-maintained location.
What Guests Are Saying
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters is praised for its cleanliness, affordability, and serene beauty, making it an ideal venue for events. Many reviewers express their long-term appreciation, highlighting its suitability for educational programs and family gatherings. Overall, visitors feel grateful for the opportunity to celebrate at this well-maintained location.
Review Summary
SHANE C
July 20, 2025
Very clean, and affordable. Will definitely be back
SHANE C
July 20, 2025
Very clean, and affordable. Will definitely be back
Jason S
June 21, 2026
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Location Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters
Address:
Route 254
Thomaston, CT, 06787
United States
Northfield Lake is located in Thomaston, Connecticut, easily accessible from Route 8.
From points south, take Route 8 north to exit 38. Take a left onto South Main Street. At the third traffic light, take a left onto Route 254 and proceed two miles north to the park.
From points north, take Route 8 south to exit 38. Take a right onto South Main Street. At the next traffic light, take a right onto Route 254 and proceed two miles north to the park.
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters is accessible from Route 8, with exit 38 providing direct access from both directions.
Elevation: 179 feet
3 mi drive to downtown Thomaston (about 8 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- The recreation area is open to vehicles Thursday-Sunday.
- This is a day-use area only
- Contact the park manager to plan special events at this facility
- Vehicles are prohibited beyond the gates; be prepared to carry-in or use hand truck or wagon to transport bulky items
- Visitors must have appropriate permit on day of event
- No motorized boats allowed
- Off-road vehicles not permitted
- Generators are not permitted
- Fires in grills only
- Swim area is closed and swimming is not permitted. Click here for more details.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- The use of drones are not permitted
- All pets must be on a leash no loger then 6 feet
- Debris and trash from parties to include balloons, confetti, and similar items are prohibited to maintain cleanliness and safety. Gender reveal parties which will utilize confetti and glitter are prohibited.
- Bean Bags for the corn hole boards are available upon request
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Last updated: August 23, 2026
