Mooween State Park

Camp Moween Road, Lebanon, CT

Acquired by the state in 1989, this nearly 600 acre park spent its first eleven years known as Red Cedar Lake State Park. Since then, the quiet woo... Read More

Air Line State Park Trail

Smith Street, East Hampton, CT

Though the rails are long gone, this rail bed once offered fashionable, rapid transit from New York to Boston. Those who travel the corridor ... Read More

Devil's Hopyard State Park

366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT

In 1919, the former State Park and Forest Commission obtained an 860 acre parcel located in the Millington section of Haddam. The principle feature... Read More

Mansfield Hollow State Park

Bassetts Bridge Road, Mansfield, CT

The damming of the Natchaug River by the Army Corps of Engineers has created a 500-acre lake for boating and fishing. No swimming is allowed since ... Read More

Day Pond State Park

Rt. 149, Colchester, CT

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. N... Read More

Gay City State Park

Route 85, Hebron, CT

Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including th... Read More

James L. Goodwin State Forest

23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT

Covering more than three square miles the James L. Goodwin State Forest offers recreation for every season of the year. An extensive variety of tra... Read More

Hop River State Park Trail

20 mile linear trail passing through six towns in Eastern Connecticut, Coventry, CT

This former railroad line is now a trail that winds 20.2 miles through the towns of Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Coventry, Andover, and Columbia.&nb... Read More

Bluff Point Sate Park and Coastal Reserve

90 Walbach Street, New London, CT

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

Hopeville Pond State Park

929 Hopeville Road, Griswold, CT

Visitors can fish, swim or camp on the serene shores of Hopeville Pond. The site, which once boasted several successful mill operations, offer... Read More

Natchaug State Forest

Pilfershire Road, Eastford, CT

The name Natchaug means "land between the rivers" and refers to the land at the junction of the Bigelow and Still Rivers which join to form the Nat... Read More

Haley Farm State Park

Haley Farm Lane, Groton, CT

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 scen... Read More

Pachaug State Forest Chapman Area

Route 49, Voluntown, CT

Come explore the many miles of roads and trails available for the hiker, snowmobiler, motorcyclist, and equestrian at Pachaug State Forest. Activi... Read More

Bolton Notch State Park

685 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT

Acres: 95 Activities: Hiking, Rock Climbing Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. 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

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

Pachaug State Forest Green Falls Area