Hopeville Pond State Park

Griswold, CT

Fish, swim, or camp under an old growth forest canopy on the serene shores of Hopeville Pond, an amazing spot for a tranquil day on the water. Once a major fishing ground for the Mohegan Indians and home to successful woolen mill industry, local history intersects with the park’s natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The most popular activities center around the placid waters of Hopeville Pond, an impoundment of the Pachaug River.

Views from the Park
Location

929 Hopeville Road
Griswold, CT 06351

Details

Open Daily, April to October
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Recreational field open year-round

Contact

Main (860) 376-2920

Campground (860) 376-0313

Couple enjoying cup of coffee on the porch at Hopeville Pond campground/cabin
Activities

Biking

Boating

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Hopeville Pond’s pristine waters make it a hot spot for paddlers and cruisers of all varieties. The pond is a freshwater reservoir created when the Pachaug River was dammed, with curves and bends that echo its original river state. For paddlers looking to expand beyond the reaches of the pond, head south towards the larger Pachaug Pond stopping to portage around the Pachaug Pond Dam. 

To reach the trailered boat launch: 

Upon entering the park, head south toward the campground. After passing the park office on your right, take a right and look for the boat launch on your right-hand side before the road curves left.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • 8 mph limit 
  • No waterskiing
  • Boating Information

Camping

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Hopeville Pond Campground has 80 sites in a heavily wooded setting near the pond, some accessible from the water. Choose a campsite closest to the shoreline for a bonus pond view. 

THE HOPEVILLE POND STATE PARK CAMPGROUND

2023 Season: April 8 – October 10
Campground Office: (860) 376-0313
Campground Map

80 RV/Tent Sites

Daily Rates: 

  • Full-service: $27 resident/$37 non-resident plus processing fee
  • Basic: $17 resident/$27 non-resident plus processing fee
  • Wooded sites near pond with picnic table, fire ring, and grate
  • 11 campsites with electric and water hook-up available
  • Six-person maximum per site
  • Maximum stay: 14 days

One Rustic Cabins

Daily Rate: 

  • $50 resident/$60 non-resident, plus processing fee, 15% occupancy tax, and refundable $50 security deposit 
  • Two-room cabins with double bed and two bunk beds 
  • Comfortably sleeps four people with space up to six
  • Minimum rental: three nights
  • Processing Fee: $9 for reservations or $3 for walk-ins.

AMENITIES

  • Bathhouses with hot showers, dishwashing, and potable water 
  • Dumping station
  • Firewood available for purchase
  • Fishing, swimming
  • Recycling center
  • Ice available for purchase

RESERVE A CAMPSITE 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Fishing

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The park is best known for its fishing and has been since its days as a prime fishing location for the Mohegan Tribe. When 137-acre Hopeville Pond is at low water, you can see the stone weirs they constructed to catch eels, shad, and other fish. The pond’s many coves and inlets are rich with plant and fish life, including a wide array of trophy-sized catches.

Types of fish: Bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch

Hiking

Nature

Other

Picnicking

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Reserve a picnic shelter

Swimming

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Know Before You Go

Fees

FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles
$15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays)
$10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays)
 

Accessibility

Parking

Picnic Tables

Restrooms

Pets

Picnic Areas & Hiking Trails
On leash

Beach & Campground
Not permitted