Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Directions to DEEP's Eastern and Western District Headquarters

Eastern District Headquarters
Western District Headquarters

Eastern District Headquarters

209 Hebron Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
Phone: 860-295-9523
Fax:  860-295-8175
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Please call ahead to confirm the office is open during the off-season between Labor Day and Memorial Day.)

From Hartford: Heading east on Route 2, take exit 13. At the end of the exit ramp make a left onto Route 66. Follow Route 66 for 1½ miles. The driveway entrance to Headquarters is on the left hand side at the Smokey Bear sign.

From Colchester: Heading west on Route 2, take exit 13. At the end of the exit ramp, make a right onto Route 66. Follow Route 66 for 1½ miles. The driveway entrance to Headquarters is on the left hand side at the Smokey Bear sign.

Map of Eastern District Headquarters

Western District Headquarters

New location at Black Rock State Park
2065 Thomaston Road
Watertown, CT  06795
Phone: 860-485-0226
Fax: 860-485-1638
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Content last updated in March 2024.