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

Salmon River State Forest

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Day Pond State Park, Colchester
Location: 5 1/2 miles west of Colchester off Route 149
Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Pond Fishing, Swimming
Charge: Weekends and Holidays in season

Devil's Hopyard State Park, East Haddam
Location: 3 miles north of the intersection of Route 82 and Route 156
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Picnicking, Stream Fishing
Charge: None for picnic area, Campsite fee

Gay City State Park, Hebron
Location: 3 miles south of Bolton on Route 85
Activities: Picnicking, Swimming, Hiking, Field Sports, Fishing, Youth Group Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Historic Site, Mountain Biking
Charge: Weekends and holidays

Hurd State Park, East Hampton 
Location: 3 miles south of Cobalt center on Route 151
Activities: Fishing, Hiking
Charge: None