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connecticut state parks and forests skip to main content header primary explore our parks parkfinder tool biking boating camping fishing hiking historic museums hunting nature observation picnicking swimming winter activities other outdoor activities go camping find programs and events calendar of events park enthusiast programs sky s the limit hiking challenge education programs no child left inside connecticut recreational trails connecticut greenway lifeguard program plan your visit getting to the parks parkconnect bus permits and fees park passes accessibility state park forest policies special use state swimming water quality report find open air picnic shelters the mansion at harkness memorial state park the pavilion at rocky neck state park the terrace at gillette castle state park access park info about our parks history of our parks future of our parks love your parks state park maps work for us volunteer with us contact us shop park finder park maps header secondary back park finder park maps search explore more in connecticut welcome to connecticut state parks forests find a park with 142 state parks and forests covering more than 255 000 acres of pristine coastline rolling hills and enchanting forests connecticut s natural beauty historical treasures and adventure are always in reach discover everything from sandy beaches sparkling lakes crashing waterfalls and captivating views to rock formations as old as the dinosaurs and even the footprints they left behind welcome to connecticut state parks forests find a park hiking boating fishing camping biking picnicking swimming nature observation hunting other outdoor activities winter activities history museums park finder whether you re looking for waterfalls or white water backcountry camping or glamping hiking or horseback riding find it here in connecticut s state parks and forests interest biking boating camping fishing geology hiking historic museums hunting nature observation other outdoor activities picnicking rock climbing swimming winter activities location fairfield county greater new haven greater new london norwich litchfield hills mystic country naugatuck valley river valley greater hartford scenic northeast fast facts about our parks forests black rock state park 4 state for percentage of land dedicated to state and national parks wadsworth falls state park 17m annual visitors to connecticut state parks and forests kent falls state park 10 most state parks in the u s gillette castle state park 142 state parks and forests in connecticut salt rock state forest 255k acres of state park and forest land in connecticut sherwood island state park 15 min max driving distance every resident has to recreational activities topsmead state forest 92 wildlife management areas lake waramaug state park 61 of connecticut is covered in woodlands plan your visit park passes your connecticut registered vehicle is your passport to the parks learn more explore programs take the challenge the sky s the limit hiking walking challenge is launching april 16 2026 with a new format and special theme explore more share your experiences at connecticut state parks tag ctstateparks on instagram to have your shots featured follow us share language translation english english español connecticut department of energy and environmental protection all rights reserved footer primary contact us park finder search maps