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Sleeping Giant State Park in Connecticut takes its name from the mountaintop that runs through the center of the state park and resembles a giant sleeping on their back when viewed from either the north or the south. The ridge, also known as Mount Carmel is almost three miles long and can be seen from miles around, and was formed around 2 million years ago through earthquakes and land movement, and it’s now at the center of the popular recreational area. According to Native American legend, the sleeping giant is Hobomock, who was an evil spirit that was put into a permanent sleep by the good spirit of Keitan.

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Getting Outdoors

Hiking is a great way of getting out and exploring Sleeping Giant State Park, with over 20 hiking trails, many of them graded as either easy or moderate. The 3.2-mile Sleeping Giant Tower Trail is a popular route that starts from the parking lot near the park entrance and takes you to the 739-foot summit of Mount Carmel. At the summit is a four-story observation tower, which is open to the public and gives wonderful 360-degree views of the surrounding area.

Camping at Sleeping Giant State Park

Only scout group camping is allowed at Sleeping Giant State Park, so you will have to look further afield in your rental RV. To the north close to the city of Waterbury is the Gentiles Campground. This small campground has less than 20 mostly shaded RV camping sites, but it could be the perfect place for a quiet getaway. All the sites are provided with electrical hookups and free WiFi. There are also on-site restrooms with showers. There are plenty of recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, outdoor games areas, indoor games room, and organized events. This could be a great spot for a motorhome camping vacation for the whole family.

Exploring the Area

When you book an RV in New Haven County, you have an excellent opportunity to explore the many forests and lakes in the area, plus there are plenty of attractions to visit, keeping the whole family happy.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Hezekiah's Knob and the Chestnut Grove Trail, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Violet and Orange Trails, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Sleeping Giant Tower Trail, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Sleeping Giant Head Yellow and Orange Loop Trail, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Blue Trail Loop, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Sleeping Giant Head Blue and Violet Loop Trail, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Sleeping Giant Head White Trail, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Sleeping Giant Loop Trail, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Quinnipiac Trail, CTSleeping Giant State Park, CT
  • Quinnipiac Trail to High Rock, CTBethany, CT

Recent RV rental reviews in Sleeping Giant State Park

Steve K.

October, 2025

We had a blast. Michael was a pleasure to deal with.
Lisa K.

October, 2025

We had a great experience renting from Jon. Since it was our first time doing this, we were nervous, but Jon explained everything perfectly and was easily readable for questions throughout the rental period. We'll definitely do this again.
Brian P.

October, 2025

Nice van and nice people to rent from. Interior is nice and well furnished, drove well. Bed is a little more complicated to set up than I expected, but would have been fine if I had service to review the video.

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