Sleeping Giant State Park

Two miles of mountaintop resembling a sleeping giant give this park its name, and make it a distinguishing feature on Connecticut’s skyline with a designated Trout Park, lookout tower, hiking and nature trails, picnicking.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Weekends and holidays $7/CT vehichles and $10/out-of-state vehicles.
Address
200 Mount Carmel Ave. I-91 Ex. 10, Rte. 15 Ex. 61
Phone
(203) 789-7498
Website
www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks
Map
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