Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trails and an 18-acre pond in Eastern Connecticut.........more >

Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trails and an 18-acre pond in Eastern Connecticut.........more >

Bolton Notch State Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers hiking trails through lush forests and around serene ponds with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The park also features caves to explore and rock formations that are popular among climbers. Visitors can enjoy picnicking ........more >

Brainard Homestead State Park is a tranquil, 25-acre park offering lush greenery and serene walking trails. It features open fields, stone walls from the original homestead, and an enchanting pond teeming with wildlife. The park's quiet beauty makes it perfect for peaceful strolls or picnics under its ........more >

Hike the trails in search of Indian caves, explore the jagged rocky ledges and recesses or relax by the cooling waters, or picnic in the soft pine woods at Chatfield Hollow State Park.........more >

Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.........more >

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The Valley Railroad Company leases the linear state park from the State of Connecticut and offers the visitor a 19th century railroad experience including an 1892 rail road station, steam locomotives, and vintage trains of historic cars. Here you can travel back in time on more than 12 miles of rails ........more >

Dart Island State Park is a small, undeveloped island park located on the Connecticut River. It's accessible only by boat and offers opportunities for fishing, bird watching and boating amidst its natural beauty. The 12-acre area remains largely untouched with no facilities or amenities available onsite ........more >

Could the round holes in the falls really be the work of the devil Or, just nature and water making their mark for future generations Visit Devil's Hopyard and find your own answer to this age-old mystery.........more >

If you like dinosaurs, you'll love our 200 million-year-old fossil trackway, interactive exhibits and the chance to cast your own dinosaur footprint to take home. ........more >

Any acquisition of frontage along the Connecticut River is highly valued for its premium location and natural heritage significance. Eagle Landing State Park is no exception. Like much of the Connecticut River's floodplain, the Eagle Landing area was historically used for agriculture from well before ........more >

Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including the exploration of extinct mill-town ruins and stone foundations.........more >

George Dudley Seymour State Park is a 222-acre natural haven offering diverse landscapes. It features scenic hiking trails along the Mattabesset River and Chapman Falls. The park also houses historical sites like Elisha Camp House and hosts various outdoor activities such as bird watching, fishing or ........more >

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 to the creative genius that was William Gillette. The Castle is open from 1000 a.m. to 430 p.m., Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day. Staff are ........more >

Haddam Island State Park is a 14-acre island park situated within the scenic Connecticut River. Accessible only by boat, it offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy bird watching and fishing amidst lush greenery. The park remains largely undeveloped preserving its natural beauty with no facilities or ........more >

Haddam Meadows State Park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnicking.........more >

Higganum Reservoir State Park is a tranquil, undeveloped public recreation area. It spans 147 acres and offers fishing, hiking trails, and bird-watching opportunities. The park's reservoir provides scenic views of water surrounded by dense forestland which changes color with the seasons. Despite its ........more >

Visit Hurd State Park and enjoy scenic views of the Connecticut River while surrounded by nature.........more >

Lamentation Mountain State Park is a nature lover's paradise with its lush greenery and scenic views. The park features hiking trails that lead to the summit of Lamentation Mountain where visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas. It also offers opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife spotting amidst ........more >

Massacoe State Forest was originally called the Simsbury Forest. It began with the first purchase of 119 acres in 1908. In 1949, it went from 244 acres to 99 acres when much of the forest went to the Parks Division to become Stratton Brook State Park. Thanks to the donation of the Great Pond property ........more >

Meshomasic State Forest began as 70 acres, acquired for $105.00 in 1903. It was the first State Forest in Connecticut and in New England, and the second in the country Pennsylvania had the first. Meshomasic State Forest now exceeds 9,000 acres in the towns of Portland, East Hampton, Glastonbury, Marlborough, ........more >

Miller's Pond is a scenic, quiet lake without a boat launch or beach. Numerous rock outcrops reach out into the pond to provide fishing platforms. An easy, flat trail circles the lake, although it is a little rocky in places, so shoes should be worn while hiking.........more >

Located in Burlington, Connecticut, the Nassahegan State Forest spans over 1,500 acres of picturesque natural beauty. This captivating forest offers a rich combination of diverse habitats, featuring towering trees, vibrant wildflowers, and impressive rock formations. With its extensive network of trails, ........more >

Nathan Hale State Forest The first purchase of this forest was in 1946, through a bequest by the late George Dudley Seymour. The original purchase of 850 acres has grown since then to about 1,500 acres today. Mr. Seymour wanted to restore the Hale farm property he had purchased in 1914 to a state comparable ........more >

Nipmuck State Forest and the adjoining Bigelow Hollow State Park offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trails, and an 18-acre pond in Eastern Connecticut.........more >

Nye-Holman State Forest This forest came to the State in early 1931through a gift from Mrs. Alice Henry Hall of South Willington, CT. The forest is named for her great-grandfather, Samuel Nye and her father, William Holman. Mr. Nye received 500 acres in 1719, when Tolland was set off from Windsor. 186 ........more >

Penwood State Park offers almost 800 acres of four-season fun just a short drive from the Capitol City.........more >

Get a glimpse of earlier times as you walk through one of Connecticut's covered bridges. Enjoy a day of fishing and a picnic along the Salmon River.........more >

Shenipsit State Forest, nestled in the picturesque state of Connecticut, is a captivating natural haven that enchants visitors with its scenic beauty and diverse ecological wonders. Spanning over 7,000 acres, this forest boasts majestic woodlands, tranquil streams, meandering trails, and stunning vistas, ........more >

Stratton Brook is a completely wheelchair accessible park offering swimming, picnicking and interpretive programs in a beautifully wooded setting.........more >

Sunset Rock State Park is a serene, picturesque natural area. It offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape from its namesake rock formation. The park features lush forests and diverse wildlife, making it an ideal spot for hiking or picnicking. Its tranquil environment provides visitors with ........more >

The familiar Farmington River Valley landmark of Heublein Tower sits atop Talcott Mountain, a long, precipitous wooded ledge named after the Talcott family. The 165-foot structure was built as a summer home in 1914 by Gilbert Heublein. In the early fifties, two future presidents were guests of the Hartford ........more >

Trimountain State Park is a serene natural space known for its hiking trails and picturesque views. The park features three peaks, hence the name Trimountain, offering visitors challenging hikes with rewarding panoramic vistas at each summit. It's also home to diverse wildlife species, making it an ........more >

Tunxis State Forest is approximately 9,152 acres divided into sections on both sides of the Barkhamsted Reservoir. It contains large areas of unbroken forest in the towns of Hartland, Barkhamsted, and Granby. Even at the time of the original purchases for Tunxis in 1923, much of the area was already ........more >

Spend a summer day cooling off in the mist of the waterfall or an autumn day hiking or biking the varied trails of the park.........more >

Windsor Meadows State Park is a serene, riverside park spanning over 140 acres. It offers activities like fishing and boating on the Connecticut River, as well as hiking trails through lush woodlands teeming with wildlife. The park also features picnic areas for visitors to relax and enjoy nature's ........more >