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

Recreational Maps

The DEEP offers a wide variety of recreational maps in a wide variety of formats.  Many are available on-line and others are available in print at the DEEP Store.

Connecticut Coastal Access Guide

EarthCaching in Connecticut

Find a State Park or Forest

State Park & Forest Recreational Areas (Hiking and camping maps)

Connecticut Rail Trail Explorer

Locate a State Boat Launch

Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Program - Pump-Out Directory

Lake Contour Maps

Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Access Sites

Saltwater Fishing Resource Map:

Trout Stocking Maps

Public Hunting Areas

American Shad & Land Cover on the Connecticut River, 1965 - 2016