ALERT! Southford Falls State Park is impacted by recent flooding. Visit the Southford Falls State Park Page for more information.
Southford Falls State Park consists of a small network of forested trails alongside Papermill Pond and Eightmile Brook. The trails feature a covered bridge, fire tower, and falls as well as picnic areas and an accessible fishing area. The Red Trail begins near the park entrance and loops around back to papermill Pond, with a 0.1 mile out and back to the fire tower mid-way.
At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the northwest end of the Park on the Eight Mile River. The Larkin Bridle Trail is nearby. Southford Falls was established as a state park in 1932 and has 169 acres.
This park is managed by the following CT DEEP Park Headquarters:
From I-84, take Exit 16. At both east and west ramps, take a left onto Route 188. Follow to the 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 ½ mile on the left.
From Route 8 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 ½ mile on the left.
Trails are currently impacted and potentially closed due to recent flooding. Check the details tab for more information.
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