Camp Harkness
Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (Camp Harkness)
Waterford, Connecticut - New London County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
New London
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Map and directions
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301 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 06385
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Camp Harkness is a Waterford state park on Long Island Sound for people with disabilities and their families, with swimming, recreation, cabins, and agency-run summer programs.
Camp Harkness is a state park in Waterford owned by the State of Connecticut and managed by the Department of Developmental Services, dedicated to people with disabilities and their families.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 860-443-7818
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Connecticut residents with disabilities and their families and friends
- Season
- Open year-round; many programs and facilities are seasonal, with summer programs
- Cost
- Any Connecticut resident with a disability can get a Camp Harkness Pass; confirm pass requirements and the summer programs run by private agencies.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Summer programs are run by private agencies and facilities are seasonal. Families should confirm the pass, programs, and dates directly.
Programs and offerings
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Camp Harkness accessible state park and summer programs
Accessible state park for people with disabilities and their families, with swimming, recreation, cabins, and agency-run summer programs.
- Ages
- Connecticut residents with disabilities and their families and friends
- Season
- Open year-round; many programs and facilities are seasonal, with summer programs
- Schedule
- Contact the Camp Harkness office at 860-443-7818 for the Camp Harkness Pass, summer programs, cabin use, and current hours.
- Cost
- Any Connecticut resident with a disability can get a Camp Harkness Pass; confirm pass requirements and the summer programs run by private agencies.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Camp Harkness is a 102-acre state park in Waterford on Long Island Sound just for people with disabilities and their families, owned by the State of Connecticut and managed by the Department of Developmental Services, offering swimming, recreation, cabins, and summer programs run by private agencies, with a published office phone and address.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Camp Harkness accessible state park and summer programs
Camp Harkness is a 102-acre state park in Waterford on Long Island Sound just for people with disabilities and their families, owned by the State of Connecticut and managed by the Department of Developmental Services, offering swimming, recreation, cabins, and summer programs run by private agencies, with a published office phone and address.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names a state park just for people with disabilities and their families, swimming, recreation, cabins for residential camping, the Camp Harkness Pass, and summer programs run by private agencies.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about the Camp Harkness Pass, accessible swimming and beach, cabins, which agencies run summer programs, and how to use the camp.
What we checked
What we found: Camp Harkness is a 102-acre state park in Waterford on Long Island Sound just for people with disabilities and their families, owned by the State of Connecticut and managed by the Department of Developmental Services, offering swimming, recreation, cabins, and summer programs run by private agencies, with a published office phone and address.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Government sourceCamp Harkness - CT Department of Developmental Services
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Camp Harkness reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (Camp Harkness)?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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