Directions to DEEP Facilities

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 Facilities

Headquarters - 79 Elm Street, Hartford

Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy / Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) - Ten Franklin Square, New Britain

Marine District Headquarters - 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme

Eastern District Headquarters - 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough

Western District Headquarters - (New location) 2065 Thomaston Road, Watertown (Black Rock State Park)

State Parks and Forests (Select park/forest for directions)

Meigs Point Nature Center

The Meigs Point Nature Center is located at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. The Center is open year round from Tuesday- Sunday. From March 1 through October 31, it is open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and from November 1 through February 28 (off season) it is open from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

From I-95: Hammonasset Beach - Exit 62 off I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike). Follow the turnpike connector south to the park entrance. From the park entrance station, proceed on the main access road to a traffic circle. Go approximately 2/3 of the way around the circle and then follow directional signs for "Meigs Point" road. The Nature Center is on the left side of the road across from the Meigs Point bathhouse. There is a parking lot next to the building.

Map of Meigs Point Nature Center

Marine District Headquarters

333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme

Boating Division - 860-434-8638
Walk-In Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; closed from 12:30 PM-1:00 PM
Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Marine Fisheries - 860-434-6043
Walk-In Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; closed from 12:30 PM-1:00 PM
Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30PM

From the east: I-95 to exit 70; at light go straight on Halls Rd; at second light, go left on Route 156; go 1/2 mile and turn right on Ferry Rd to the end.

From the west: I-95 over the Connecticut River; take your first exit (exit 70) and turn right on Route 156; go 1/2 mile and turn right on Ferry Rd to the end.

Map of DEP Marine Headquarters

Burlington Trout Hatchery

34 Belden Road, Burlington Phone: 860-673-2340
Open 7 days per week, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

From Route 8 north: Route 44 east to Route 179 south; to Route 4 west, up hill to Belden Rd on left to hatchery.

From I-84 east or west: exit 39 (Route 4); go through Farmington and Unionville staying on Route. 4; drive along river to flashing light; turn left, staying on Route 4; go up hill about 2 miles and turn left on Belden Rd.

Quinebaug Hatchery Ponds

41 Trout Hatchery Road, Central Village (Plainfield) Phone: 860-564-7542
Open 7 days per week, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

I-395 north or south to exit 89 (Route 14); Go west on Route. 14 through Central Village to a light; turn right and go about 1/2 mile; bear left at fork (stay on Route. 14) and go about 1/2 mile; turn right into Cady Lane to the hatchery
Lost? Call 860-564-7542

Map of Quinebaug Hatchery Ponds

Franklin Wildlife Management Area

391 Route 32, North Franklin
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 860-424-3011

From Route 2 Eastbound:
Take exit #27 for Route 32 North. On ramp stay to the right. Take a right for Route 32 North. Travel north on Route 32 for approximately 3.5 miles. Take a right onto Plains Road (just past signs for Franklin WMA) and then take your first right into the driveway (there is a sign for Franklin WMA here).

From Route 2 Westbound:
Take exit #25 for Route 32 North. Travel north on Route 32 for approximately 3.2 miles. Take a right onto Plains Road (just past signs for Franklin WMA) and then take your first right into the driveway (there is a sign for Franklin WMA here).

From I-395 Northbound:
Take exit #81W for Route 2 West. Travel west on Route 2 for approximately 1 mile. Take exit #25 for Route 32 North. Travel north on Route 32 for approximately 3.2 miles. Take a right onto Plains Road (just past signs for Franklin WMA) and then take your first right into the driveway (there is a sign for Franklin WMA here).

From I-395 Southbound:
Take exit #82 for Route 2 West and Route 32 North. Take a right at the end of the ramp and follow signs for Route 32 north. Travel north on Route 32 for approximately 3.5 miles. Take a right onto Plains Road (just past signs for Franklin WMA) and then take your first right into the driveway (there is a sign for Franklin WMA here).

Map of Franklin Wildlife Management Area

Content last updated in October 2024.

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection