Peoples State Forest
West River Road
Barkhamsted, CT
Ph: 860-379-2469
Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activities nestled amid the wooded splendor.
Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument
Route 44
North Canaan, CT
Ph: 860-482-1817
The Beckley Iron Furnace once produced iron for the manufacture of railroad car wheels. It is Connecticut's best preserved example of a technology that has long since vanished. The structure is part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Black Rock State Park
US Route 6
Watertown, CT
Ph: 860-567-5694
Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands.
Burr Pond State Park
384 Burr Mountain Road
Torrington, CT 06790
Ph: 860-482-1817
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 Industrial Revolution.
Campbell Falls State Park Reserve
Old Spaulding Road
Norfolk, CT
Ph: 860-482-1817
Campbell Falls State Park is a natural reserve area with no developed facilities.
Dennis Hill State Park
Route 272
Norfolk, CT
Ph: 860-482-1817
Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views reaching as far away as New Hampshire. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland.
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 and the spectacular colors of foliage in the fall.
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Route 7
Sharon, CT
Ph: 860-927-3238
Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass.
John A. Minetto State Park
Route 272
Torrington, CT
Ph: 860-482-1817
Summertime fishing or wintertime cross-country skiing make John A. Minetto State Park a four season fun spot.
Kent Falls State Park
Route 7
Kent, CT
Ph: 860-927-3238
Wander across the covered bridge, hike the falls, and feel the mist on your face as water cascades 250' down on its way to joining the Housatonic River.
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Road
New Preston, CT 06777
Ph: 860-868-0220
Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca for sightseers and photographers.
Macedonia Brook State Park
159 Macedonia Brook Road
Kent, CT 06757
Ph: 860-927-3238
Hike the Blue Trail across Cobble Mountain and other peaks for outstanding views of the Catskill and Taconic mountains which offer splendid foliage viewing.
Mohawk State Forest
20 Mohawk Mountain Road
Goshen, CT 06756
Ph: 860-491-3620
View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community.
Mount Tom State Park
Route 202
Litchfield, CT
Ph: 860-567-8870
Go swimming and have a picnic at Mount Tom, then hike the trail to the stone lookout tower for some memorable views.
Topsmead State Forest
Buell Road
Litchfield, CT
Ph: 860-567-5694
Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of a past era with fine craftsmanship and understated wealth evident throughout the former summer estate of Miss Edith Morton Chase.
