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State Park Contact Information:
Black Rock State Park
Adopt-A-Park Contacts:
Yogi's Helper: volunteer positions open
Nature Programs: volunteer positions open
Photography: volunteer positions open

State Park Overview:
Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands.
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Trails:
Excellent hiking is available on the Mattatuck Trail from the Grey Stone section of Waterbury to the Wigwam Reservoir in Morris. This trail offers a scenic view of the Naugatuck Valley, highlighting Black Rock. There are many side trails where one can see Black Rock Lake, Black Rock Pond, mature forests and meadows. Hikes can be from 30 minutes to all day.

Hiking trails are maintained in cooperation with the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, which provides volunteer assistance. For information on volunteering for trail activities throughout the state contact the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481.

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Area Campgrounds
Valley in the Pines Campground
36 Lucas Rd
Goshen, CT
(860) 491-2032


Hemlock Hill Campground
118 Hemlock Hill Rd
Litchfield, CT
(860) 567-2267


Branchbrook Campground
435 Watertown Rd
Thomaston, CT
(860) 283-8144


Gentile's Camp Ground
262 Mount Tobe Rd
Plymouth, CT
(860) 283-8437


Area Fishing Related Businesses
Bill's Bait & Tackle
117 Old Town Park Rd
New Milford, CT
(860) 354-9066


Area Resorts and Lodging
A Tres Jolie Day Spa LLC
522 Heritage Rd
Southbury, CT
(203) 264-0515


Directions:
From Route 8 north: take Exit 38. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp to first traffic light. Turn left at traffic light onto US Route 6 west. Park entrance is a 1/2 mile on the right on US Route 6.

From Route 8 south: take Exit 38. Go straight ahead at the end of the exit ramp to US Route 6 west. Park entrance is on the right.
USA Connecticut Black Rock State Park



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