Chatfield Hollow State Park

381 Route 80, Killingworth, CT

Chatfield Hollow Brook flows toward Long Island Sound between two high ridges covered with oak, beech, and hickory. In 1934, the Civilian Conservat... Read More

Hammonasset Beach State Park

1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

ActivitiesBicyclingCampingCar-Top BoatingFishingPicnickingSaltwater FishingSaltwater SwimmingWalking Trails Read More

Millers Pond State Park Reserve

Foot Hills Road, Durham, 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

Cockaponset State Forest

18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT

Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest. Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the Pons... Read More

Higganum Reservoir State Park

Chester Bowles Highway, Higganum, CT

Acres: 147 Activities: Boating (car top), Fishing, Hiking, Hunting Services: Walk-In Park, Car Top Boat Ramp Fee:&nbs... Read More

Tri Mountain State Park

99 North Brandord Road, Wallingford, CT

Acres: 157 Activities: Hiking Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

George Dudley Seymour State Park

Clarkhurst Road, East Hampton, CT

Immerse yourself in George Dudley Seymour’s personal dream of large scale land protection. Mr. Seymour and his foundation contribu... Read More

Brainard Homestead State Park

Creek Row Road, East Haddam, CT

Acres: 25 Activities: Bird Watching, Field Sports, Hiking Services: Walk-in Park Fee: There is no parking fee at this ... Read More

Gillette Castle State Park

67 River Road, East Haddam, CT

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... Read More

Hurd State Park

Route 151, East Hampton, CT

In 1914, only one year after the establishment of a State Park Commission, the state purchased 150 acres of the present Hurd Park as part of an ini... Read More

Selden Neck State Park

Connecticut RIver, Lyme, CT

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 ru... Read More

Wadsworth Falls State Park Trail

Route 157, Rockfall, CT

Enjoy hiking or biking the varied trails of the park or spend some time enjoying the beautiful falls. For a longer stay, visit the designated swimm... Read More

Machimoodus State Park

128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT

Machimoodus’s 300 acres are testament to the commitment of the DEP to acquire and preserve important landscapes for both active and passive r... Read More

Wadsworth Falls State Park

721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT

Enjoy hiking or biking the varied trails of the park or spend some time enjoying the beautiful falls. For a longer stay, visit the designated swimm... Read More

Mattabesett Trail and Mount Higby

Meriden Rd, Middlefield, CT

This segment of the blue-blazed National Scenic Trail follows the trap rock ridge from Rt-68 in Durham to Country Club Rd. commuter lot at I-91 i... Read More

Meshomasic State Forest

Reservoir Rd, East Hampton, CT

Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing, Hunting, Additional Recreational Trail Use Information Services: Parking,Public Sho... Read More

Tidal Marsh Trail

200 Universal Dr, North Haven, CT

The Tidal Marsh Trail offers wonderful opportunities to bird watch. The trail itself is an easy walk that is about one half mile. Read More

Chauncey Peak Trail

, Meriden, CT

Quinnipiac River State Park Trail

Banton Street and Toelles Road, North Haven, CT

This trail runs along the Q River near the Merritt Parkway service area north of Exit 63. The trail head is accessed by turning into Banton St. fro... Read More

Banton Quinnipiac Trail

Banton St to Toelles Rd, North Haven, CT

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