Haddam Meadows State Park, a Connecticut State Park located near Berlin, Branford and Clinton

HADDAM MEADOWS STATE PARK

HADDAM MEADOWS STATE PARK
381 Route 80
Killingworth, Connecticut 06419

Phone: 860-663-2030
Toll Free: 866-287-2757

Haddam Meadows State Park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnicking.

History of the Area

In colonial times the broad floodplain that is now Haddam Meadows State Park played an important role in the agricultural economy of the area. Fertilized each year by spring flooding along the banks of the Connecticut River, it yielded abundant crops of hay and grain. After the harvest, the meadow was used as common pasture for all who owned livestock in Haddam.

Situated on the channel side of the river, the meadows were important in the last century as a shipping point. River steamers brought cargoes from New York and returned loaded with products like firewood or gin. Later, the railroad did a flourishing business carrying people to and from Saybrook to Hartford. Several local train stops were situated within the boundaries of the present park.

The park was created in 1944 with a gift of 154 acres from the Hazen Foundation.

Nearby Accommodations

Captain Stannard Bed and Breakfast Country Inn - Westbrook , CT

BBs / Inns

Located along the CT Shoreline midway between New York City and Boston, and only one hour from Hartford, with tons of local attractions both on the Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River.

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DIRECTIONS

9.6 miles from park*

Tidewater Inn Bed and Breakfast - Madison, CT

BBs / Inns

Located in the shoreline village of Madison, CT, the Inn offers a cozy and elegant atmosphere of antiques and estate furniture.

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DIRECTIONS

14.5 miles from park*

The Connecticut River Valley Inn - Glastonbury, CT

BBs / Inns

Restored and updated to a 5 room inn, centrally located in the pastoral yet progressive town of Glastonbury, Connecticut. Just steps from either a medley of casual to fine dining restaurants or from quiet walks along the Connecticut River. A fusion of the historic past with the style, artistry and conveniences of the new millennium.

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DIRECTIONS

16.7 miles from park*

Riverdale Farm Campsites
111 River Road
Clinton, CT
860-669-5388

Nelson's Family Campground
71 Mott Hill Road
E. Hampton, CT

Wolf's Den Campground
256 Town Street
East Haddam, CT
860-873-9681

Markham Meadows Campground
7 Markham Road
East Hampton, CT
860-267-9738

Indianfield Campground
306 Old Calchester Road
Salem, CT
860-859-1320

Salem Farms Campground
39 Alexander Road
Salem, CT
860-859-2320

Witch Meadow Lake Campground
139 Witch Meadow Road
Salem, CT
860-859-1542

From the North: off I-91 south, take a left, Exit 20 onto Route 9. Take Exit 10 off Route 9 onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 and Haddam Meadows State Park is on the left.

From the South: take I-95, then take Exit 69 onto Route 9 north. Take a right onto Exit 7 onto Route 82. Go straight onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 and Haddam Meadows State Park is on the right.

From the East: off I-395, take Exit 80 onto Route 82. Follow Route 82 over the drawbridge. Take a right onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 north and Haddam Meadows State Park will be on the right.

From the West: off I-84 east, take a right, Exit 27 onto I-691. Follow I-691 to route 91 north, and then right onto Route 9 south. Follow Route 9 and take Exit 10 onto Route 154. Follow Route 154 and Haddam Meadows State Park is on the left.

Connecticut State Parks

Connecticut State Parks