Whether camping at a state campground, swimming at a state swim area, launching your boat at one of the 100 plus public boat launches, horseback riding or biking along a state park trail, letterboxing in a state forest, hiking near a waterfall, or ski touring your way around the state, Connecticut’s vast system of state parks and forests has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.
So get outside and enjoy all of the recreational resources and outdoor activities offered by Connecticut’s state parks, forests and waterways!
Family Activities
Camping
Educational/Interpretive
Historical Sites
Pavilion Rentals
Picnicking / Grilling
Youth Group Camping
Nature Activities
Biking
Birding
Hiking
Horse Camping
Hunting
Letterboxing and Geocaching/EarthCaching
Mountain Biking
Scenic Overlook/Observation Tower
Active and Team Sports
Water-Related Activities