Mohawk State Forest

20 Mohawk Mountain Road, Goshen, CT

View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community. From 1,683 foot Mohawk Mounta... Read More

Mount Tom State Park

Route 202, Litchfield, CT

Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. In 1915 it was established as a st... Read More

Sunnybrook State Park

Newfiled Road, Torrington, CT

Acres: 464 Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Hunting Services: Walk-in Park Location: From Burr Pond State Park, turn righ... Read More

Nature Trails

, Litchfield, CT

More than 35 miles of trails, through varied terrains, are open year-round for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. There are... Read More

Wyantenock State Forest

Cornwall Bridge, Cornwall, CT

Considered part of Mohawk State Forest when it was acquired by Connecticut in 1925, Wyantenock consists of nine different parcels of land located i... Read More

Paugnut State Forest

385 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT

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.... Read More

Topsmead State Forest

Buell Road, Litchfield, CT

Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of a past era with fine craftsmanship and understated wealth eviden... Read More

Platt Hill State Park

off Rte. 263, Winchester Center, CT

159 acre park bird watching, hiking, picnicking, and scenic vistas. Read More

Dennis Hill State Park

Route 272, Norfolk, CT

Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland. From November first th... Read More

Burr Pond State Park

384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT

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... Read More

Housatonic Meadows State Park

Route 7, Sharon, CT

Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also... Read More

Camp Columbia State Forest Historic Park

West Street, Morris, CT

Activities: Historical Site Hiking Hunting (Forest Only) Letterboxing Facilities: This park is a designated "walk-in" facility. Pa... Read More

Humaston Brook State Park

Newton Road, Litchfield, CT

Acres: 141 Activities: Fishing, Hiking Services: Undeveloped Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Haystack Mountain State Park

Route 272, Norfolk, CT

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 an... Read More

Housatonic State Forest

on Rte. 128, Sharon, CT

Activities: Hiking, Hunting, Letterboxing , Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling Fee: There is no parking fee at this forest. Read More

Campbell Falls State Park Reserve

Old Spaulding Road, Norfolk, CT

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

Black Rock State Park

Route 6, Watertown, CT

Tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, 439-acre Black Rock offers a variety of outdoor activities. Steep, wooded ledges cov... Read More

Leatherman Cave Trail

, Watertown, CT

Algonquin State Forest

off Sandy Brook Rd., Colebrook, CT

Activities include hiking, letterboxing, wildlife viewing, and hunting (in some sections of the forest). Read More

American Legion and Peoples State Forests

East River Road, Barkhamsted, CT

Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activiti... Read More

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