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Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Peter Alessi
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park Log over falls © Lora Warnick
Southford Falls State Park Bridge over troubled water © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park © Lora Warnick
Southford Falls State Park © Tom Nolan
Southford Falls State Park Down Stream © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park Woods © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Pond Reflection © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park Covered Bridge © Gary Jordan
This is the covered bridge below the main falls.
Southford Falls State Park Southford Falls II © Gary Jordan
Southford Falls State Park Entrance Lake © Rick Olszewski
Southford Falls State Park
Southford Falls State Park Top of Southford Falls © Rick Olszewski
Southford Falls State Park
Southford Falls State Park Covered Bridge © Rick Olszewski
Southford Falls State Park
Southford Falls State Park © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Southford Falls III © Gary Jordan
Southford Falls State Park Burr Arch Covered Bridge © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park © Gary Jordan
Southford Falls State Park Pond3 © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Winter Spillway © Gary Jordan
The spillway freezes over during the winter.
Southford Falls State Park Pond2 © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Falls © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Falls © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Flora at the Falls © Lora Warnick
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park © Robin McMenamin
Southford Falls State Park Covered Bridge © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park © Lynda Merritt McBeth
Southford Falls State Park © Lynda Merritt McBeth
Southford Falls State Park © Lynda Merritt McBeth
Southford Falls State Park Spillway © Gary Jordan
Upper part of the falls spillway.
Southford Falls State Park Autumn Runs © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park © Lynda Merritt McBeth
Southford Falls State Park © Lynda Merritt McBeth
Southford Falls State Park Pond Area Above Falls © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park Pond Area © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park South Falls State Park Broadwalk © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Bend Tree © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Pond © Ruky Valls
Southford Falls State Park Sun Burst Thru Trees on Pond © Karol Livote
Southford Falls State Park © Ruky Valls
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SOUTHFORD FALLS STATE PARK
SOUTHFORD FALLS STATE PARK
Quaker Farms Road Route 188
Southbury, Connecticut   06488

Phone: 203-264-5678
Toll Free: 866-287-2757
Reservations: 203-264-5678
Email: park email button icon
Have a day of family fun at Southford Falls State Park. Spend your day enjoying field sports, or try your luck at catching trout.
History of the Area
At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River. The Larkin Bridle Trail is nearby.
Passes
Connecticut has made state parks, forests, trails, historic sites and beaches more accessible to our residents so they can enjoy the many attractions and beauty they offer. Under the Passport to the Parks program, parking fees are now eliminated at Connecticut State Parks for those with Connecticut registered vehicles. You can view the CONNECTICUT PASSPORT TO THE PARKS web page to learn more.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
 Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes



Trails
- Red Blazed Trail: This trail is 1.8 miles long, offering a moderate hike through the forest with views of waterfalls and an old mill site.

- Blue/Red Loop Trail: A short but steep .3 mile loop that takes hikers to scenic overlooks on top of Southford Falls.

- Orange Connector Trails: These trails connect different parts of the park together; their total length is approximately 2 miles.

- Yellow Dot Trail (South): It's about half-mile in length, this easy-to-moderate path offers beautiful woodland scenery along Eight Mile Brook.

-Pink Blaze Interpretive Nature Walk : An educational walk for children or those interested in learning more about local flora and fauna; it covers less than one mile distance.

-Green Circle Route : The longest route at around three miles which circles most part of the state park providing panoramic view points over Lake Zoar as well as several brooks running into it from surrounding hillsides.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
May 18 Small relaxing park by Dave R.
park review stars; one to five Not a bad park to escape to for a bit. The waterfalls, and the trail that follows it down river are a nice relaxing walk. The fire tower however only gives you a closer look at of the top of the surrounding trees. You can see a little something after the leaves have fallen but the tower is nothing special. If you decide to walk the back side of the trails be ready to get your feet muddy.
February 1 Awesome. by John
park review stars; one to five Awesome park, very scenic from the top of the Fire Tower on top of the trail; you can see for miles. Great hike for a couple hours. Definitely a must-do.
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Area Campgrounds
Gentile's Campground
223 Mount Tobe Road Route 262
Plymouth, CT
860-283-8437
Area Cabins and Lodges
A Tres Jolie Day Spa LLC
522 Heritage Rd
Southbury, CT
(203) 264-0515
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Directions
From I-84: take Exit 16. At both east and west ramps, take a left onto Route 188. Follow to junction with Route 67. At traffic light, take a left onto Route 67. At the next light, take a right back onto Route 188. Southford Falls is a ? mile on the left.

From Route 8 north or south: take Exit 22 onto Route 67 in Seymour. Follow Route 67 north through Oxford. After about 9 miles, take a left at the traffic light at the Junction of Route 188. Southford Falls is approximately a ? mile on the right.

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