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. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Recreational Trail Plan

 

The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) plan for recreational trails is detailed in Connecticut Recreational Trails Plan (PDF). This document is the DEEP's policy for the development and use of statewide recreational trails.

If you have further questions please contact Kimberly Bradley, Trails and Greenways Program Coordinator, State Parks Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106; by phone at (860) 424-3938 or via email at kimberly.bradley@ct.gov.

For more information on ATV use on state lands, see All Terrain Vehicle Policy And Procedures (PDF).

Recreation Information

 

Content Updated November 2022