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In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Burr Pond State Park, Torrington
Location: 5 miles north of Torrington on Route 8 
Activities: Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
Charge: Daily, in season

Black Rock State Park, Thomaston/Watertown
Location: 2 miles west of Thomaston on Route 6
Activities: Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
Charge: Daily, in season

Mt. Tom State Park, Litchfield
Location: 3 1/2 miles west of Bantam off Route 202
Activities: Picnicking, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Boating (non-motor)
Charge: Daily, in season

Topsmead State Forest
Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield