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Connecticut State Parks and Forests

Passport to Parks

Your Connecticut registered vehicle is your Passport to Connecticut State Parks and Forests.  Anyone in a Connecticut-registered vehicle can park free of charge at all CT State Parks and Forests year-round.  
Color Map for CT State Parks and Forests

CT State Parks and Forests 

Your go-to outdoor place!  Located around the state, our 110 state parks and 32 state forests offer a place for every outdoor enthusiast to refresh and recharge by  visiting recreation areas, museums, and nature centers all while enjoying our state's historic, cultural and natural resources.   

COVID-19 Operation Updates

The trails and grounds of Connecticut State Parks and Forests are open for solitary outdoor enjoyment. If you plan to visit a park, it should be for solitary recreation, not group activities. Please plan ahead as many amenities and indoor facilities are closed, and visitors must practice social distancing.

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