Mount Tom State Park

Mount Tom State Park, one of Connecticut’s oldest state parks, features a lookout tower on Mount Tom to swimming, boating, and fishing at Mount Tom Pond.

Description

Mount Tom State Park offers a combination of mountains and water-front space. The trails have a variety of rock types which people may find interesting. There are quartz veins visible to the side of the trails and gneisses with trees growing on top of them. The tower at the top of the trail is made out of the same type of rocks as the those found on the trail.

The park has direct access to Mount Tom Pond and visitors can scuba dive, boat, swim, or fish.

Other Information

RUles

Trails are for foot traffic only.
Swimmers are expected to check the water quality and safety rules.
Please check and follow all fishing regulations.
Only non-motorized boats are permitted on Mount Tom Pond.
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there is a parking fee for out of state vehicles ($15 on the weekends and $10 during the week).
Mount Tom has limited parking and when the parking area is full or the park has reached capacity, the park will be closed to additional visitors.