Windsor Meadows State Park

East Barber Street, Windsor, CT

Windsor Meadows State Park is a unique and quiet refuge along the Connecticut River 3.5 river miles north of Hartford. Its main developed fea... Read More

Dinosaur State Park

400 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT

If you like dinosaurs, you'll love our 200 million-year-old fossil trackway, interactive exhibits and the chance to cast your own dinosaur footprin... Read More

Scantic River State Park

off Rte. 19, Enfield, CT

784 acre park with birding, fishing, hiking and hunting. Read More

Penwood State Park

560 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT

A long wooded ridge dominates the sunset-side of the Connecticut River Valley in the vicinity of Hartford. Crested atop the northerly portion of th... Read More

River Highlands State Park

115 Field Road, Crromwell, CT

River Highlands State Park is located in the central CT town of Cromwell. As its name suggests it features high bluffs on the banks of the Co... Read More

Talcott Mountain State Park

1 Summit Drive, Simsbury, CT

The familiar Farmington River Valley landmark of Heublein Tower sits atop Talcott Mountain, a long, precipitous wooded ledge named after the Talcot... Read More

Stratton Brook State Park

149 Farms Village Road, Simsbury, CT

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

Horse Guard State Park

West Avon Road, Avon, CT

Acres: 105 Services: Walk-in Park (Undeveloped) Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail

Canal Rd, Suffield, CT

The 4.5 mile Windsor Locks State Park Canal Trail follows the historic towpath of this 170 plus year old historic waterway. The canal’s many ... Read More

Massacoe State Forest Great Pond Block

Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT

Massacoe State Forest consists of two separate blocks of woodland in Simsbury that combine to total 370 acres. The largest block, Great Pond, is ho... Read More

Massacoe State Forest Massacoe Block

Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury, CT

Massacoe State Forest consists of two separate blocks of woodland in Simsbury that combine to total 370 acres. The largest block, Great Pond, is ho... Read More

Lamentation Mountain State Park

230 Plymouth Rd, Berlin, CT

Activities: Hiking, Scenic Vistas Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Meshomasic State Forest

Reservoir Rd, East Hampton, CT

Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing, Hunting, Additional Recreational Trail Use Information Services: Parking,Public Sho... 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

Wadsworth Falls State Park

721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT

Enjoy hiking or biking the varied trails of the park or spend some time enjoying the beautiful falls. For a longer stay, visit the designated swimm... Read More

Dart Island State Park

Connecticut River, Middletown, Middletown, CT

Acres: 19 Activities: Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Hubbard Park's Castle Craig Tower

999 W Main St, Meriden, CT

Castle Craig Tower is a stone observation tower atop East Peak in Meriden. The tower, which was dedicated on October 29, 1900, was given to t... Read More

Nassahegon State Forest

From the intersection of Route 179 and Route 4 in Burlington, turn west on Route 4, Burlington, CT

Activities: Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting Fee: There is no parking fee at this forest. 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

Millers Pond State Park Reserve

Foot Hills Road, Durham, CT

Visit a Connecticut State Park or Forest and explore the wealth of diverse natural areas and unique features that will make your experience memorab... Read More

Hartford, CT

Best State Parks around Hartford, CT