Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Connecticut state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Bigelow Hollow State Park
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A scenic, natural setting provides a nice location for a day trip or escape. The Park provides access to two popular trout ponds: Bigelow Pond and Lake Mashapaug. The clear waters of these placid lakes reflect the overall beauty of the area.Activities: (H) Picnicking, Fishing, Hiking, Boating, Scuba Diving, Mountain Biking Services: Water, Boat Launch Ramp, (H) Gravel Parking
Black Rock State Park
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The name "Black Rock" is derived from the local graphite deposits which the early settlers of the Naugatuck Valley were allowed to mine by the resident Indians. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the Western Highlands while hiking the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail which connects the Park to the woodland sections of the Mattatuck State Forest. Activities: (H) Picnicking, Camping (96 sites), Swimming, Pond and Stream Fishing, Hiking, (H) Field Sports, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Camper Nature-Program.
Bluff Point Coastal Reserve
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A rocky bluff and tombolo beach on Long Island Sound are a half-hour walk from the parking area. A 100 acre tidal salt marsh, inland impoundments, and upland forest offer excellent hiking and nature study opportunities. Activities: Saltwater Fishing, Hiking, Shellfishing, Casual Picnicking, Cross-Country Skiing, Mountain Biking.
Burr Pond State Park
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Burr Pond, site of Borden's first condensed milk factory in the U.S., is nestled in the northern Connecticut hills. A scenic path encircles the 88-acre pond contained in the Park. Activities: (H) Picnicking, Pond Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, Camping (40 sites at Taylor Brook), Boating, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking.
Chatfield Hollow State Park
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The Park is situated in a heavily wooded hollow where natural caves and rocky ledges once provided shelter for Indians. Schreeder Pond, built in the 1930's by the C.C.C. dominates the developed portions of the Park. The adjoining Cockaponset State Forest is a natural extension of the Chatfield Hiking Trail System. Activities: (H) Picnicking, (H) Pond and Stream Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, (H) Field Sports, Ice Skating.
Collis P. Huntington State Park
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he Park was a gift of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington (world famous sculptor) in memory of Archer Huntington's stepfather Collis P. Huntington (railroad builder and transportation millionaire). The scenic country lanes throughout the park are canopied with sugar maples. The setting is ideal for an old-fashioned stroll on a lazy summer day. Activities: Hiking, Fishing (5 ponds), Cross-Country Skiing, Horseback Riding, Canoeing.
Day Pond State Park
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The pond, which is the central feature of Day Pond State Park was originally constructed by a pioneering family by the name of Day. The water from the pond turned a large overshot waterwheel which powered the "up and down saw" of the family sawmill. Today's park visitors will find only stone foundations as reminders of those colonial times. Day Pond is an attractive area for fishermen since the pond is stocked with trout. Activities: (H) Picnicking, Swimming, (H) Pond Fishing, (H) Field Sports, Hiking, Interpretive Trail, Mountain biking.
Dennis Hill State Park
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Dennis Hill, a 240 acre estate, was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1935 by Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, a noted New York surgeon. A unique summit pavilion (formerly summer residence), located at an elevation of 1627 feet, is a popular attraction. Haystack Mountain, Mt. Greylock, the Green Mountains, and a portion of the State of New Hampshire can be readily seen from the summit. Activities: (H) Picnicking, Hiking, (H) Overlook, Cross-Country Skiing.
Devils Hopyard State Park
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Devil's Hopyard's primary focal point is Chapman Falls whose water tumbles over the rocky escarpment more than sixty feet. The water from the splash pool at the base of the falls, continuing as the Eight Mile River, flows through the hemlock canopied picnic area, providing a tranquil setting for a family outing. No less than half a dozen myths surround the name of this Park. The numerous potholes at the base of the falls are the basis for one tale which suggests that these formations were the result of the Devil hopping from ledge to ledge in order not to get wet. The cylindrical holes were "burned" into the rock by the "hot hoofs." Activities: Picnicking, Camping (21 sites), Stream Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking.
