In the Area
Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:
Collis P. Huntington State Park, Redding
Location: Take Route 58 to Sunset Hill Road. Park entrance is on east side of Sunset Hill Road
Activities: Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing (5 ponds), Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking
Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby
Location: From Route 8 or the Merritt Parkway, take Route 34 West. From downtown Derby, continue 1.5 miles along 34 West. At Lakeview Terrace, turn right and take it to the end. Turn left at the stop sign onto Hawthorne Avenue. The entrance for the Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum will be 200 yards on the left.
Activities: The Kellogg Environmental Center offers workshops, exhibits, nature activities, and lectures for the general public.
Indian Well State Park, Shelton
Location: 2 miles north of Shelton on Route 110
Activities: Boating, River Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
Osbornedale State Park, Derby
Location: 1 mile northwest of Derby off Route 34
Activities: Cross-Country Skiing, Field Sports, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Skating
Southford Falls State Park, Southbury
Location: 4 miles southwest of Southbury on Route 188
Activities: Hiking, Historic Site, Picnicking, Pond and Stream Fishing
Youth Group Campsite
at Kettletown State Park