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

Help sustain our many outdoor resources for everyone’s enjoyment by securing the required permits.

Purchase or Reprint Your Sportsmen License

Obtain Connecticut licensing for fishing, hunting, trapping, or boating. You can also purchase trout/salmon stamps, deer tags, migratory bird stamps, and non-resident aquatic invasive species stamps.

Apply for a Fishing & Boating Permit

Apply for permits for inland or marine fishing tournaments, marine events, importation of live fish/eggs, liberation of live fish/eggs, and special regulations on association controlled waters and private water registrations.

Secure Campground Reservations

Leverage DEEP’s online system (Reserve America) to secure campsite reservations, including those with rustic cabins at state parks and forest campgrounds all over the state.

Purchase a State Park Vehicle Pass

If you’re not a resident of Connecticut and would like unlimited access to our state’s parks and beaches, purchase a State Park Vehicle pass at our online DEEP store. If your vehicle has an up-to-date Connecticut license plate, you can already park free at all state parks and beaches — thanks to our Passport to the Parks program.

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