State Parks

Housatonic Meadows State Park

Hiking on Pine Knob Loop Trail, which joins the Appalachian Trail, picnicking, flyfishing (limited area, catch and release), canoeing and riverside camping (mid-Apr. to Dec.).

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission: Free, camping nightly $13.
Hours: Year-round,
Address: Rte. 7
Phone: (866) 287-2757
Website: www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks
Map: Get Directions →

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