Gay City State Park
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A public recreation area in Hebron, Connecticut, featuring the ruins of an abandoned 18th-century mill town, hiking trails, a pond for swimming and fishing, and a youth campground.

šŸ“œ Public recreation area in Hebron and Bolton, Connecticut.
šŸ” Features remnants of an 18th-century mill town, hiking trails, and a pond. Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Why Go
šŸŒ² Explore abandoned 18th-century town ruins
šŸš¶ Enjoy hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trails
šŸŠ Swim and fish in the pond, and picnic
šŸ‘» Discover local ghost stories and haunted history Why Avoid
šŸš« Parking fees apply late spring-fall for out-of-state vehicles
āš ļø Off-trail hiking for ruins can be challenging (water, rocks) Cost
šŸ’° In-state vehicles free. Out-of-state: $10 weekdays, $15 weekends/holidays. Hours
šŸ•’ Open daily 8 a.m. to sunset late April ā€“ Columbus Day. Parking available off-season. Getting There
šŸ…æļø Parking is free in winter and costs late spring-fall. Bus permits required for groups of 30+.
šŸš» Toilets are available. Tips
šŸ„¾ Bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots for off-trail exploration.
šŸ—‘ļø Pack out what you bring in, no trash cans available.
šŸ•ļø Youth group camping requires advance permits.

Last updated 28 days ago

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