SOUTHFORD FALLS STATE PARK
175 Quaker Farms Road, Waterbury, CT 06488 Directions
Since 1932
Here’s The Deal:
"Dogs allowed. Has 169 acres. Offers beautiful scenery with multiple eating areas. Many walking trails are available with picnic tables and fire pits for cooking. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River "
SPECIALITY:
Nature Trails, Restroom, Picnic Tables, Photography, Fishing, Grill, Play Frisbee, Waterfalls, Walking Paths, Picnicking, Field Sports, Ice Skating, Cross Country Skiing & Sledding
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BLACK ROCK STATE PARK
2065 Thomaston Road, Waterbury, CT 06795 Directions
Here’s The Deal:
"There are 78 sites in a wooded and field settings that are available. Facilities available for bathrooms & picnic tables. This trail offers a scenic view of the Naugatuck Valley, highlighting Black Rock. 439-acre offers a variety of outdoor activities steep, wooded ledges covered with pine, hemlock and oak trees provide the setting for Black Rock Pond. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the Western Highlands while hiking the blue-blazed Mattatuck Trail. 7.7 miles from downtown to Waterbury"
SPECIALITY:
Stream Fishing, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Swimming, Field Sports, Camping, Ample Trails, Walking & Beach
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KETTLETOWN STATE PARK
1400 Georges Hill Road, Southbury, Waterbury, CT 06488 Directions
Since 1950
Here’s The Deal:
"This 605-acre park, of which 324 are in Southbury, borders approx. two miles of Lake Zoar shoreline. There are 63 campsites available as well as six miles of maintained hiking trails that offer panoramic overlooks high above Lake Zoar. Visitors can find a variety of terrain, flora, and fauna along its length. Offers 56 sites in both open and wooded settings. 10.8 miles from downtown to Waterbury. Youth Group Camping is available"
SPECIALITY:
Campground, Shaded Picnic Area, Boating, Dogs Allowed, Horseback Riding, Nature Trails, Restroom, Swimming, Youth Group Camping, Picnicking, Camping & Freshwater Fishing