Camp Jewell YMCA
Camp Jewell YMCA

GETTING TO CAMP

Location & Directions

Camp Jewell YMCA is located in Colebrook, Connecticut, nestled in the scenic northwest corner of the state—just off Route 8. Our peaceful 540-acre campus is the perfect mix of nature and convenience, less than:

  • 2½ hours from New York City, Brooklyn, and Westchester County
  • 1½ hours from Fairfield County
  • 1 hour from Hartford
  • Under 2 1/2 hours from Boston

Families love that Camp Jewell feels like a true wilderness escape—yet is close enough for an easy weekend visit or smooth drop-off and pick-up.

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Whether you’re coming from Brooklyn, Westchester, or Fairfield County, families agree—the moment you turn onto Prock Hill Road, you’ll feel the difference. Towering pines, a sparkling lake, and friendly faces welcome you to a place where kids thrive and unplug from screens.

Every summer, hundreds of campers from New York City, Fairfield County, and Westchester County make the journey to Camp Jewell—and return home with lifelong memories, friendships, and confidence that lasts long after summer ends.

From Hartford Approx. travel time: - 1 hour Take Route 44 West through Avon, Canton, and Winsted. In Winsted, continue on Route 44 . Turn RIGHT onto Route 183 and drive 7.2 miles to Prock Hill Road.

Take I-95 to Rt. 8 North OR make your way to I-84 East to Rt. 8 North to Winsted. Turn right (west) on Rt. 44. Rt. 44 is also Main Street in Winsted. As you begin to leave town you’ll notice a blinking yellow caution light, and sign for Colebrook and Rt. #183. Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 183 and head north 7.2 miles through Colebrook. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell.

Take 684 North to I-84 East to Rt. 8 North to Winsted. Turn right (west) on Rt. 44. Rt. 44 is also Main Street in Winsted. As you begin to leave town you’ll notice a blinking yellow caution light, and sign for Colebrook and Rt. #183. Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 183 and head north 7.2 miles through Colebrook. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell.

I-90, (Mass Pike) Exit 3, go south on Rt. 202 (8 miles). Then take Rt. #57 west to New Boston (17 miles). Rt. 57 will intersect with Rt. #8 at a stop sign after a long descent down hill. Turn LEFT onto Rt. 8. You’ll be going south. Go 3.6 miles after crossing the CT Border (marked with a sign), and turn RIGHT onto SANDY BROOK RD. Sandy Brook winds along the brook for 4.4 miles till you come to a stop sign (your first one). Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 183, and proceed .5 miles till you see the signs into Camp Jewell. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell.

Take I-90, (Mass Pike) Exit 2, proceed east on Rt. 20 (7 miles), then south on Rt. 8 (20 miles). Go 3.6 miles after crossing the CT Border (marked with a sign), and turn RIGHT onto SANDY BROOK RD. Sandy Brook winds along the brook for 4.4 miles till you come to a stop sign (your first one). Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 183, and proceed .5 miles till you see the signs into Camp Jewell. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell.

Take Rt. #8 North to Winsted. Turn right (west) on Rt. 44. Rt. 44 is also Main Street in Winsted. As you begin to leave town you’ll notice a blinking yellow caution light, and sign for Colebrook and Rt. #183. Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 183 and head north 7.2 miles through Colebrook. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell. There is a Camp Jewell sign indicating a RIGHT turn onto PROCK HILL RD, and into Camp Jewell.

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