Western Connecticut State University
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Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 389 ft
- Elevation
Western Connecticut State University (WCSU), founded in 1903, is located in Danbury, a major city in Fairfield County in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, 65 miles north of Manhattan and 50 miles west of Hartford. WCSU's rural 364 acre Westside campus complements its 34 acre Midtown campus in the heart of downtown Danbury. Constant planning, evaluation, and improvement of programs and curriculum sharpen WCSU's "edge of excellence" and keep it responsive to the progressive community serves. The University works with and is supported by a forward-looking, innovative business community and collaborates with several local, state and regional community agencies and educational institutions.
Getting there
41.39940, -73.44440 · 41°23'57.8"N 73°26'39.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 50 | 40 |
| Low °F | 21 | 22 | 29 | 39 | 49 | 59 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Western Connecticut State University
- Can you reserve a site at Western Connecticut State University?
- No. Western Connecticut State University is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Western Connecticut State University
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- Burlingham House Visitor Center 9.9 mi · Facility
- Temporary Outdoor Visitor Center 9.9 mi · Visitor Center
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- Stone Cottage Visitor Center 34.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center 36 mi · Visitor Center
- Pavilion Visitor Center 37.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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