BLACK ROCK STATE PARK
BLACK ROCK STATE PARKP.O. Box 1081 Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
Phone: 860-283-8088 Toll Free: 866-287-2757 Reservations: 860-283-8088 Email: 
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Black Rock State Park
'Reflection in the Water' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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A brook downstream from the reservior, mirrors reflections of trees in the water.
Black Rock State Park
'Brook in the Park' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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A brook downstream from the reservior in the park.
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'Off the Trail' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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A steep climb, if you wander off the blue-blazed trail.
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'Cascade' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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This is a cascade right below the overflow of the nearby dam that supplies water for the brook.
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'Hiking Trail' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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'Power Lines' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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'Black Rock Dam' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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'Black Rock Campgrounds' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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Black Rock State Park
'Bordering Brook' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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'Cascade' © all photos copyright Gary Jordan
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Winter ice forms as this brook cascades over the rocks.
Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands.
Tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, 439-acre Black Rock offers a variety of outdoor activities. Steep, wooded ledges covered with pine, hemlock and oak provide the setting for Black Rock Pond.Both fact and legend account for the name "Black Rock." Early settlers to the Naugatuck Valley were given rights to mine graphite lead by the resident Indians around 1657. The description given the contrasting darker-colored rock material has persisted through the years.Early use of the area by Native Americans has been confirmed by the arrowheads and stone implements. Artifacts unearthed at the park belonged to members of the Mohegan, Paugussett and Tunxis tribes.Black Rock was given to the people of Connecticut in 1926 through the efforts of Black Rock Forest, Incorporated, a citizen's conservation group interested in woodland preservation. Development of access roads and facilities later became part of the Civilian Conservation Corps' economic recovery program.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
CampingPrimativeyes
WinterActivitiesyes
There are 96 sites in a wooded setting that are available in Black Rock Campground. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends September 30.
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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.
Burr Pond State Park, Torrington Location: 5 miles north of Torrington on Route 8 Activities: Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Charge: Daily, in season
Mt. Tom State Park, Litchfield Location: 3 1/2 miles west of Bantam off Route 202Activities: Picnicking, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Boating (non-motor)Charge: Daily, in season
Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield Location: 1/2 mile east of Litchfield off Route 118. Turn left (coming from Torrington) or right (coming from Litchfield) onto East Litchfield Road. Proceed to the first right and turn onto Buell Road. Follow for 1/8 mile. Turn right onto Chase Road. The entrance road is on the right Activities: Walking, House Tours, Birding, Cross Country Skiing Charge: None
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 | CT Bike Tours.Com, LLC - Guilford, CT Family Outting Our Shoreline Bike Boat Tour is a leisurely paced guided ride along the coast on gently rolling hills. We combine it with a narrated 45 minute boat tour of the lovely Thimble Islands. If you have your own bikes and helmets, bring them. Custom guided rides are also available. Minimum age allowed is 16 yrs. old. The bicycle guide, boat tour, bikes, helmets and refreshments are all provided, all you need is your energy |
Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
September 6 I WOULD NOT CAMP HERE AGAIN by Shooglez
The park itself is very presentable. The bathrooms however, were absolutely filthy. The elderly camp Ranger was absolutely miserable and was on search to find campers in violation of even the smallest of rules.
If you are used to camping at sites where you do not get bothered if you are not bothering anyone, I would strongly urge you to NOT go to Black Rock State Park.
| Area Campgrounds |
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| Area Fishing Related Businesses |
| Bill's Bait & Tackle
117 Old Town Park Rd
New Milford, CT
(860) 354-9066
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| Area Resorts and Lodging |
| A Tres Jolie Day Spa LLC
522 Heritage Rd
Southbury, CT
(203) 264-0515
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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.
