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

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

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

Salt Rock State Campground

173 Scotland Road, Sprague, CT

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 7... Read More

Mashamoquet Brook State Park

147 Wolf Den Drive, Pomfret Center, CT

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

Bigelow Hollow State Park

Shenipsit State Forest, 166 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT

Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trail... Read More

Mono Pond State Park Reserve

1.5 miles south of Route 66 on Hunt Road, Columbia, CT

Activities: Bird Watching, Boating, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Hunting Services: Boat Launch , Parking Read More

Nipmuck State Forest

Route 171, Union, CT

Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trail... 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

Quinebaug Lake State Park

59 Shepard Hill Road, Killingly, CT

Acres: 181 Activities: Boating, Fishing Services: Car-top Boat Ramp Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

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

Old Furnace State Park

S Frontage Rd, Killingly, CT

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 w... Read More

Ross Pond State Park

Ross Road, Killingly, CT

Acres: 314 Activities: Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. 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

Nye Holman State Forest

on Rte. 74, Tolland, CT

Activities include fishing, hiking, letterboxing, youth group camping, and hunting. Read More

Hopemead State Park

17-25 Cottage Road, Bozrah, CT

Acres: 60 Activities: Fishing, Hiking Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. 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

Minnie Island State Park

Gardner Lake, Montville, CT

Acre: 1 Activities: Boating, Fishing, Picnicking Location: The island is accessible only by boat. It is in Gardner Lake opposite ... Read More

Gardner Lake State Park

Route 354, Salem, CT

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 th... Read More

Shenipsit State Forest

166 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT

Shenipsit State Forest began in 1927 with the purchase of land at the summit of Soapstone Mountain in Somers to erect a fire tower to keep a lookou... Read More

Chaplin, CT

Best Fishing Holes around Chaplin, CT