Yale University Campus
New Haven, CT
A Gothic-revival campus around Old Campus and Beinecke Plaza, with courtyards, a library tower and several museums close by. Walk it on a weekday for the lively feel, and park in a garage downtown rather than on the street.
Yale was founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School and moved to New Haven in 1716. The Collegiate Gothic buildings went up between 1917 and 1931, largely with money from Edward S. Harkness; they include the 216-foot (66 m) Harkness Tower. The Beinecke Rare Book Library, by Gordon Bunshaft, has wall panels of translucent Vermont marble. The university's libraries hold more than 15 million volumes.
Several museums are nearby: the Yale University Art Gallery, the first university art museum in the United States, the Yale Center for British Art and the Peabody Museum of Natural History. Allow two to three hours for the campus itself, more with the museums. Information on tours is available from the university's visitor center; if possible, park in a parking garage.
- Nearest town
- New Haven, CT
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.3112, -72.9267
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Girl Scout CampCampsite5 mi from Yale University Campus
- YMCA Camp Mountain LaurelCampsite10 mi from Yale University Campus
- Deer Lake CampCampsite18 mi from Yale University Campus
- Cuno CampCampsite19 mi from Yale University Campus
- YMCA Camp SloperCampsite20 mi from Yale University Campus
- Camp MattatuckCampsite23 mi from Yale University Campus
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FAQs
Where is Yale University Campus?
Yale University Campus is in New Haven, CT, at GPS 41.3112, -72.9267. It is about 33 mi from Litchfield.
Can you camp near Yale University Campus?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Girl Scout Camp, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Yale University Campus?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hammonasset Beach State Park (20 mi), Gillette Castle State Park (27 mi), Essex Village (28 mi) and Chapman Falls, Devil's Hopyard (33 mi).
When is the best time to visit Yale University Campus?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)