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

Cockaponset State Forest

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth
Location: 1.5 miles west of Killingworth Center on Route 80
Activities: Hiking, Ice Skating, Pond and Stream Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming
Charge: Weekends and Holiday for non-residents, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam
Location: 3 miles south of Higganum off Route 154
Activities: Boating, Fishing
Charge: None

Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison
Location: 1 mile south of Exit 62 from I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike)
Activities: Camping, Nature Center Programs, Picnicking, Saltwater Swimming, and Fishing
Charge: Daily in season

Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown
Location: 2 miles southwest of Middletown on Route 157
Activities: Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Stream Fishing, Swimming
Charge: Weekends and holidays, Memorial Weekend through Labor Day.