DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Topsmead State Forest

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Burr Pond State Park, Torrington
Location: 5 miles north of Torrington on Route 8 
Activities: Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
Charge: Daily, in season

Black Rock State Park, Thomaston/Watertown
Location: 2 miles west of Thomaston on Route 6
Activities: Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
Charge: Daily, in season

Mt. Tom State Park, Litchfield
Location: 3 1/2 miles west of Bantam off Route 202
Activities: Picnicking, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Boating (non-motor)
Charge: Daily, in season

Topsmead State Forest
Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield