Connecticut State Parks

Whether you have a boat for boating and fishing in any of the many Connecticut State Parks, or are looking for a relaxing get-away, you'll discover our Connecticut State Park listings as the place to find just the right park for you and your family.  We have compiled all the state parks into one place for your convenience.

Connecticut State Parks has something for everyone: Boating, Fishing, Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Swimming or just good relaxation.  Click on any of the links below to find the specific information on boat launching fees, camp reservations and information about the park.

All state parks are controlled and maintained by the State of Connecticut. They are clean, safe and well maintained by the state.


Listings

  • Above All State Park

    Walk-in Park (Undeveloped)

  • Air Line State Park Trail

    Stretching from East Hampton all the way to the Massachusetts border in East Thompson, the Air Line State Park Trail is mecca for hiking, biking and horseback riding in Eastern Connecticut. It was designated a state park in 1992. The trail was built along the old Air Line Railroad route, which offered a direct path from Boston to New York beginning in the late 1800’s. The route was heavily damaged in the mid 1950’s from the floods that ransacked Connecticut and was no longer operational. The state took over the line, and the more than 50 miles of trails that were constructed along the old railroad route are generally flat and broad. Perhaps the greatest point of interest along the trail is the Lyman Viaduct, the tallest railroad bridge in Connecticut that spanned 1,100 feet across a deep gorge above Dickinson Creek. The best access to the viaduct is through Salmon River State Forest in Colchester

  • Algonquin State Forest

    Hiking, Letterboxing , Wildlife Viewing, Hunting (in some sections of forest) 

  • American Legion State Forest

    Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activities nestled amid the wooded splendor.

  • Beaver Brook State Park

    Walk-in Park (Undeveloped)

  • Becket Hill State Park Reserve

    Walk-In Park (Undeveloped)

  • Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument

    The Beckley Iron Furnace once produced iron for the manufacture of railroad car wheels.  It is Connecticut's best preserved example of a technology that has long since vanished. The structure is part of the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Bennet's Pond State Park

    Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting (Bow)

  • Bigelow Hollow State Park

    Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trails and an 18-acre pond in Eastern Connecticut.

  • Black Rock State Park

    Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands.

  • Bluff Point State Park

    Bluff Point Coastal Reserve offers the visitor a delightful mixture of wooded hiking and biking trails coupled with spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound.

  • Bolton Notch State Park

    Hiking, Rock Climbing

  • Brainard Homestead State Park

    Bird Watching, Field Sports, Hiking

  • Burr Pond State Park

    Go swimming and have a picnic at Burr Pond, then hike the trails in search of the bronze tablet marking Connecticut's role in the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution.

  • Camp Columbia State Forest

    Change has been the constant throughout the 100 year history of this piece of countryside. Where once a shared landscape of farmland and woodland dominated, a campus of higher education overtook them and ruled the property for nine decades. But it too, like the farms and fields before it, lapsed into disuse allowing the woodland to reassert itself and provide us with the landscape we enjoy today.

  • Camp Columbia State Historic Park

    Change has been the constant throughout the 100 year history of this piece of countryside. Where once a shared landscape of farmland and woodland dominated, a campus of higher education overtook them and ruled the property for nine decades. But it too, like the farms and fields before it, lapsed into disuse allowing the woodland to reassert itself and provide us with the landscape we enjoy today.

  • Campbell Falls State Park Reserve

    Visit a Connecticut State Park or Forest and explore the wealth of diverse natural areas and unique features that will make your experience memorable.

  • Cententential Watershed State Forest

    The 15,300 acres of Centennial Watershed State Forest offer diverse opportunities for hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and birding.

  • Chatfield Hollow State Park

    Hike the trails in search of Indian caves, explore the jagged rocky ledges and recesses or relax by the cooling waters, or picnic in the soft pine woods at Chatfield Hollow State Park.

  • Cockaponset State Forest

    Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.

  • Collis P. Huntington State Park

    Life-like sculptures of bears and wolves welcome your arrival to this peaceful and tranquil setting featuring open fields and dense woodlands. The park was donated to the citizens of Connecticut by the internationally renowned Huntington family.

  • Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park

    The Valley Railroad Company leases the linear state park from the State of Connecticut and offers the visitor a 19th century railroad experience including an 1892 rail road station, steam locomotives, and vintage trains of historic cars. Here you can travel back in time on more than 12 miles of rails departing to the north out of Essex Station and continuing up the historic Connecticut River Valley.

  • Dart Island State Park

    Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing

  • Day Pond State Park

    Visitors to Day Pond State Park will find the stone foundation reminders of the colonial era when water from the pond powered the nearby sawmill. Now stocked with trout, Day Pond is an attractive area for fishermen.

  • Dennis Hill State Park

    Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views reaching as far away as New Hampshire. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland.

  • Devils Hopyard State Park

    Could the round holes in the falls really be the work of the devil?  Or, just nature and water making their mark for future generations?  Visit Devil's Hopyard and find your own answer to this age-old mystery.

  • Dinosaur State Park

    If you like dinosaurs, you'll love our 200 million-year-old fossil trackway, interactive exhibits and the chance to cast your own dinosaur footprint to take home.

  • Eagle Landing State Park

    Bird Watching, Car-top Boating, Fishing, Picnicking

  • Enders State Forest

    Hiking, Letterboxing , Additional Recreational Trail Use Information

  • Farm River State Park

    Farm River State Park may not rank high on the list of parks by size but it is well placed when ranked by location. Taking its headwaters to the northeast, the Farm River flows 16.5 miles on its way past the Park where visitors enjoy the sun, sights and salt air of Long Island Sound.

  • Farmington Canal State Park Trail

    Embodying the history of transportation in Connecticut, the Farmington Canal Greenway preserves one of Connecticut's oldest and most important transportation routes. In 1828, a 56-mile canal that began at Long Wharf in New Haven and exited the state at the notch near the Congamond Ponds on the northern border was opened to aid Connecticut's transportation industry. Eventually the shareholders sold their venture to the booming railroad industry. After over 100 years of trains passing through each day making it one of the Northeast's busiest links, the route fell into disuse when the railroads met their demise as a profitable form of transportation. A 5.6 mile section was eventually designated a greenway which is how the Farmington Canal Greenway exists today. In addition to the rich history of the site, exciting recreation opportunities exist. The fact that motor vehicles aren't allowed on this greenway allows for all types of activities without the fear of cars. Because of the paved surface and distance from automobile traffic, bicycling is the highlight of this location; although inline skaters and joggers enjoy the greenway as well.

  • Fort Griswold State Park

    Add a touch of reality to your Revolutionary War history lesson with a visit to Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, site of the 1781 massacre led by the traitorous Benedict Arnold.

  • Fort Trumbull State Park

    Get an interactive history lesson at the visitor's center, or just walk the Fort and ramparts for a view of the Thames River, a visit to Fort Trumbull has something for everyone including a boardwalk and fishing pier.

  • Gardner Lake State Park

    Gardner Lake State Park is one of Connecticut’s small but important park locations in the southeastern part of the state. At only nine and three quarter acres, this park principally provides boating and recreational access to the 528 acre Gardner Lake.

  • Gay City State Park

    Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including the exploration of extinct mill-town ruins and stone foundations.

  • George C. Waldo State Park

    George Waldo State Park enjoys 150 acres of undeveloped, topographically diverse land in southwest Connecticut. A trail of about 7/10 mile leads from Purchase Brook Road to the shore of Lake Lillinonah, drops 140 feet across its length and passes through mixed deciduous and coniferous total forest cover to the water's edge. Look for wetlands by the trailhead and stone walls away from the trail.

  • George Dudley Seymour State Park

    Immerse yourself in George Dudley Seymour’s personal dream of large scale land protection. Mr. Seymour and his foundation contributed to the protection of eight state parks and one state forest. This park, which bears his name, protects a valuable mile of Connecticut River frontage and a significant grassland habitat along the river.

  • Gillette Castle State Park

    It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William Gillette.

  • Haddam Island State Park

    Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing

  • Haddam Meadows State Park

    Haddam Meadows State Park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnicking

  • Haley Farm State Park

    The park has been preserved as open space and is used for passive recreational purposes.  A 0.8 mile bike trail winds its way through the scenic old shoreline farm.  The Haley Farm Bike Trail, which is wheelchair accessible, is part of a 7 1/2 mile town-owned bikeway routed from Mystic to Groton on local roadways.

  • Hammonasset Beach State Park

    A visit to Hammonasset Beach State Park, is more than just another day at the beach.  Connecticut's largest shoreline park offers over 2 miles of beach to enjoy swimming, strolling along the boardwalk, or just relaxing in the sun and surf.

  • Harkness Memorial State Park

    Enjoy the panoramic views of Long Island Sound from Eolia, the elegant summer mansion of the Harkness family set on over 230 seaside acres of sweeping lawns, with stately trees and spectacular gardens.

  • Haystack Mountain State Park

    Travel the twisting mountain road or hike the rugged trail to the top, either way you will be astounded at the beauty of mountain laurel in June and the spectacular colors of foliage in the fall.

  • Higganum Reservoir State Park

    Boating (car top), Fishing, Hiking, Hunting

  • Hop River State Park Trail

    This former railroad line is now a trail that runs 20 miles and winds its way through the towns of Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Coventry, Andover, and Columbia.  Please be cautious: there are remains of railroad bridges along this trail as well as occasional drainage trenching along trail edges. In 1987 Hop River was designated as a state park.

  • Hopemead State Park

    Fishing, Hiking

  • Hopeville Pond State Park

    Visitors can fish, swim or camp on the serene shores of Hopeville Pond. The site, which once boasted several successful mill operations, offers a fine mix of quality recreation and local history.

  • Horse Guard State Park

    Walk-In Park (Undeveloped)

  • Housatonic Meadows State Park

    Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass.

  • Housatonic State Forest

    Hiking, Hunting, Letterboxing , Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling

  • Humanston Brook State Park

    Fishing, Hiking

  • Hurd State Park

    Visit Hurd State Park and enjoy scenic views of the Connecticut River while surrounded by nature.

  • Indian Well State Park

    The park's scenic waterfalls and splash pool give this park its name, Indian Well. The lovely falls, and shaded picnic grove at the water's edge make this park a great place to spend a lazy summer day.

  • James L. Goodwin State Forest

    Covering more than three square miles the James L. Goodwin State Forest offers recreation for every season of the year. An extensive variety of trails, including a equestrian trail and the miles-long Air Line Trail, is open from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. The 135 acre Pine Acres Lake, and the Goodwin Conservation Center combine to make this forest an eastern Connecticut treasure.

  • John A. Minetto State Park

    Summertime fishing or wintertime cross-country skiing make John A. Minetto State Park a four season fun spot.

  • Kent Falls State Park

    Wander across the covered bridge, hike the falls, and feel the mist on your face as water cascades 250' down on its way to joining the Housatonic River.

  • Kettletown State Park

    The cool waters of the Housatonic River make Kettletown State Park and Lake Zoar popular recreation destinations.

  • Killingly Pond State Park

    Boating, Fishing Hiking

  • Lake Waramaug State Park

    Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug.  When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca for sightseers and photographers.

  • Lamentation Mountain State Park

    Hiking, Scenic Vistas

  • Larkin State Park Trail

    Stretching across four towns, this long and narrow state park trail combines enough remarkable history, geography and aesthetics to rate its 110 acres as one of the biggest and prettiest parks in Connecticut’s system. Originally designated as a trail for horses, for which it is still popular, Larkin’s ten miles now also serve walkers, joggers, bikers and hikers.

  • Lovers Leap State Park

    Lovers Leap is a walk-in park with hiking trails, scenic vistas and historic ruins. The 160 acre park is divided into three sections, each featuring a different appreciation for the park history.

  • Macedonia Brook State Park

    Hike the Blue Trail across Cobble Mountain and other peaks for outstanding views of the Catskill and Taconic mountains which offer splendid foliage viewing.

  • Machimoodus State Park

    Machimoodus State Park overlooks the beautiful Salmon River in East Haddam, Connecticut. A network of three ponds is nestled near the entrance abutting fields mowed for the benefit of the summer wildflowers. Picnic tables are sprinkled throughout the area. Further into the 300 acre park, old roads and trails take the visitor to picturesque and grand overviews of both the Moodus River and Salmon River Cove. In 1998 Machimoodus was designated as a state park.

  • Mansfield Hollow State Park

    Enjoy an afternoon of fishing in Mansfield Hollow Lake or take in the water views from one of several trails in the park.

  • Mashamoquet Brook State Park

    Rich with history, legend and lore, Mashamoquet Brook with its Wolf's Den, offers hiking, camping, fishing, and swimming for the whole family.

  • Massacoe State Forest

    Biking, Hiking, Jogging, Letterboxing

  • Mattatuck State Forest

    Mattatuck State Forest is the reality of Mr. Harley F. Roberts’ vision. Initiated with a land donation from Roberts’ Black Rock Association in 1925, Mattatuck’s many parcels are spread out over many towns and offer a wide variety of forest experiences to the visitor. Various trails lead hikers past interesting topography to excellent overlooks while hunters, in season, make use of the forest for its wide variety of wildlife.

  • Mattianuck State Park

    Mattatuck State Forest is the reality of Mr. Harley F. Roberts’ vision. Initiated with a land donation from Roberts’ Black Rock Association in 1925, Mattatuck’s many parcels are spread out over many towns and offer a wide variety of forest experiences to the visitor. Various trails lead hikers past interesting topography to excellent overlooks while hunters, in season, make use of the forest for its wide variety of wildlife.

  • Meshomasic State Forest

    Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing, Hunting

  • Mianus River State Park

    Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding

  • Millers Pond State Park

    Visit a Connecticut State Park or Forest and explore the wealth of diverse natural areas and unique features that will make your experience memorable.

  • Minnie Island State Park

    Boating, Fishing, Picnicking

  • Mohawk Mountain State Park

    View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community.

  • Mohawk State Forest

    View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community.

  • Mohegan State Forest

    Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting

  • Mono Pond State Park Reserve

    Bow hunting is allowed in the fall on the west side of the pond. Check the hunting guide for hours and restrictions. Boating is limited due to shallow water throughout much of pond. There is an 8 mph limit but the pond is best used by canoe, kayak and row boat. Pond depths average 3.5 feet with a small area of 9 feet by the dam. Hiking trails marked by Columbia Conservation Commission.

  • Mooween State Park

    Boating, Fishing, Hiking

  • Mount Bushnell State Park

    Hiking

  • Mount Riga State Park

    Hiking

  • Mount Tom State Park

    Go swimming and have a picnic at Mount Tom, then hike the trail to the stone lookout tower for some memorable views.

  • Nassahegon State Forest

    Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting

  • Natchaug State Forest

    Natchaug State Forest is popular for its horse trails, outstanding fishing, and riverfront picnic sites.

  • Nathan Hale State Forest

    Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting, Connecticut Antiquarian and Landmarks Society operates the nearby Nathan Hale Homestead,

  • Naugatuck State Forest

    Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing , Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling, Target Shooting, Hunting

  • Nehantic State Forest

    Visit Nehantic State Forest and discover what the first forest in New London County has to offer.

  • Nepaug State Forest

    Biking, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting

  • Nipmuck State Forest

    Nipmuck State Forest and the adjoining Bigelow Hollow State Park offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trails, and an 18-acre pond in Eastern Connecticut.

  • Nye-Holman State Forest

    Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing , Youth Group Camping, Hunting

  • Old Furnace State Park

    This 367 acre park has a storied industrial history and a present day attractiveness all its own. A three-quarter mile trail accesses a viewpoint with a ten mile view.

  • Osbornedale State Park

    Visit Osbornedale State Park for a hike or fishing expedition, then relax with a picnic or visit the nearby Osborne Homestead Museum.

  • Pachaug State Forest

    Pachaug State Forest is the largest State Forest in Connecticut encompassing 24,000 acres, in 5 towns.  There are two areas, the Chapman Area and the Green Falls Area.

  • Paugnut State Forest

    Paugnut State Forest’s 1,702 acres spread out over four locations in north central Torrington and abut Burr Pond and Sunny Brook state parks. The main section of Paugnut totals more than 1,200 acres and is home to the 2.1 mile John Muir Trail which connects the two parks via the forest.

  • Paugussett State Forest

    Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting, Mountain Biking

  • Penwood State Park

    Penwood State Park offers almost 800 acres of four-season fun just a short drive from the Capitol City.

  • Peoples State Forest

    Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activities nestled amid the wooded splendor.

  • Platt Hill State Park

    Bird Watching, Hiking, Picnicking, Scenic Vistas

  • Pomeroy State Park

    Hiking, Hunting

  • Pootatuck State Forest

    Hiking, Letterboxing , Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling, Hunting

  • Putnam Memorial State Park

    Create a hands-on history lesson with a visit to Putnam Memorial State Park, site of the Continental Army's 1779 winter encampment in Bethel, Connecticut.

  • Quaddick State Forest

    Hiking, Fishing, Letterboxing , Youth Group Camping, Hunting

  • Quaddick State Park

    The area which is now Quaddick State Park was once the site of Thompson's town farm where elderly residents of the village spent their reflective years.  Prior to that, it had been a fishing area of the Nipmuck Indians.  The cool reservoir water and the sandy beach draw frequent crowds during the warm summer months.

  • Quinebaug Lake State Park

    Boating, Fishing 

  • Quinnipiac River State Park

    The Quinnipiac River flows 38 miles from its headwaters in Plainville to its mouth in New Haven. Nearly six of those miles and 323 acres of floodplain are protected in this park, which is an assemblage of four sections. The most accessible of these is the southernmost which is crossed by Connecticut’s blue blazed trail system.

  • River Highlands State Park

    The bluffs overlooking the Connecticut River give this park a perspective that is unique among all others in the state park system. From the vantage point 150 feet above the water the view up and down stream is outstanding making every trip to this northern Cromwell location time well spent.

  • Rocky Glen State Park

    Hiking

  • Rocky Neck State Park

    The large stone pavilion, diverse trail systems, and gently sloping beach make this park ideal for families.  Try crabbing or fishing.  Look for hawks, cranes, and herons.  Rocky Neck provides something for all members of the family.

  • Ross Pond State Park

    Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting

  • Salmon River State Forest

    Get a glimpse of earlier times as you walk through one of Connecticut's covered bridges.  Enjoy a day of fishing and a picnic along the Salmon River.

  • Salt Rock State Campground

    Covering 149 wooded acres in a rural setting that was once farmland, Salt Rock offers walking trails, river and fishing access in addition to its 71 tent and RV sites. Located in eastern Connecticut, the campground is near many tourism destinations including Mystic and New London attractions.

  • Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area

    Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing

  • Scantic River State Park

    Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting

  • Selden Neck State Park

    This island park is accessible only from the water. Formerly home to a farm and a stone quarry, it was cut off from the mainland by the powerful runoff in the spring of 1854. As an island, this unique park offers four boating camp site areas.

  • Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve

    Come see the many different habitats and excellent overlooks on the trails at Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve.

  • Shenipsit State Forest

    Enjoy the views or step back in history at the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) museum in Shenipsit State Forest.   The Forest contains 11 parcels spread over 7,000 acres in northeastern Connecticut. 

  • Sherwood Island State Park

    Connecticut's first state park is still one of its finest. Have a leisurely lunch in the shade of the picnic grove, swim in Long Island sound, or view marsh life from the observation platform at Sherwood Island.

  • Silver Sands State Park

    Could Captain Kidd really have buried his treasure on Charles Island in 1699?  Visit Silver Sands for a fun-filled day in the sun and make up your own mind about this legend.

  • Sleeping Giant State Park

    Two miles of mountaintop resembling a sleeping giant give this park its name, and make it a distinguishing feature on Connecticut's skyline

  • Southford Falls State Park

    Have a day of family fun at Southford Falls State Park. Spend your day enjoying field sports, or try your luck at catching trout.

  • Squantz Pond State Park

    Squantz Pond offers four season enjoyment with steep, wooded slopes, a cool, blue pond and colorful foliage to delight visitors throughout the year.

  • Stillwater Pond State Park

    Boating, Fishing Hiking

  • Stoddard Hill State Park

    This small, 55 acre park in Ledyard is made up of two sections with its main 48 acre segment being the most used.  The entranceway leads to a parking area that has a ramp for car-top boat launching on the five acre tidal estuary.  The park boasts nearly 2,000 feet of frontage on, and access to, the Thames River, though access to the river is under the railroad bridge which could have restricted use during high tides.  While most activity is down by the water, the park’s high point of 183 feet above sea level can be reached via a trail from the parking area.  The trail leads to the top which was once an Indian lookout during times of conflict.  Look for the stone walled Stoddard family cemetery in the woods 500 feet north (upstream) from the parking area.

  • Stratton Brook State Park

    Stratton Brook is a completely wheelchair accessible park offering swimming, picnicking and interpretive programs in a beautifully wooded setting.

  • Sunny Brook State Park

    Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Hunting

  • Sunrise Resort State Park

    Hiking

  • Sunset Rock State Park

    Sunset Rock State Park is located in Hartford County, Connecticut just 25 minutes southwest of the state's capitol, Hartford. Enjoy hiking throughout Sunset Rock State Park, as it lies on acres of undeveloped land. Much of the summit of Bradley Mountain and the upper ridgeline west of the summit extending down to Plainville Reservoir has been conserved as Sunset Rock State Park, an undeveloped state property, and as water conservation property managed by the town of Southington. The popular 51- mile Metacomet Trail passes close by and is a spectacular place to visit while in the area.

  • Talcott Mountain State Park

    The beautifully appointed Heublein family dining room awaits hikers at the top of the mountain in the Heublein tower.

  • Topsmead State Forest

    Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of a past era with fine craftsmanship and understated wealth evident throughout the former summer estate of Miss Edith Morton Chase.

  • Tri-Mountain State Park

    Hiking

  • Trout Brook Valley State Park Reserve

    The 300 acres of Trout Brook Valley State Park in Easton, Connecticut are just a portion of the greater valley preservation effort that encompasses 758 acres in the towns of Easton and Weston. This walk-in park is accessible from north of the gate at Bradley Road in Weston and can be explored by following its dirt roads or cross country through valleys and over rugged hills, always under a mixed deciduous and coniferous forest cover. Look for wildlife, wetlands and watercourses.

  • Tunxis State Forest

    Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing , Mountain Biking, Hunting

  • Wadsworth Falls State Park

    Spend a summer day cooling off in the mist of the waterfall or an autumn day hiking or biking the varied trails of the park.

  • West Rock Ridge State Park

    Take in the views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound from the top of West Rock.

  • Wharton Brook State Park

    Located on wooded, sandy knolls, Wharton Brook offers solitude for a quiet, peaceful picnic.

  • Whittmore Glen State Park

    Hiking, Horseback Riding

  • Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail

    The 4.5 mile Windsor Locks State Park Canal Trail follows the historic towpath of this 170 plus year old historic waterway. The canal’s many vantage points offer the trail user scenic vistas of both the Connecticut River and the old canal.

  • Windsor Meadows State Park

    Windsor Meadows State Park is a unique and quiet refuge along the Connecticut River 3.5 river miles north of Hartford.  Its main developed features are the Bissell Bridge Boat Launch and the entrance and terminus of the Bissell Bridge Walkway Trail. Its main undeveloped feature is its 140 acres of undeveloped Connecticut River floodplain forest.

  • Wooster Mountain State Park

    Hiking, Skeet, Trap and Target Shooting, Hunting

  • Wyantenock State Forest

    Hiking, Hunting, Letterboxing , Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling