CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Mountain Road Torrington (Directions) Park Contact Information Burr Pond State Park 384 Burr Mountain Road Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 482-1817 {Link to Purchase a State Park Season Pass}   {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This park offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Bathrooms {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Parking {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Tables HOURS: The park is open from 8 am to sunset. WATER QUALITY: Current information on swimming water quality. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails.  Pets are not allowed on the beach. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: dep.stateparks @ct.gov Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Burr Pond} Burr Pond State Park Torrington Go swimming and have a picnic at Burr Pond, then hike the trails in search of the bronze tablet marking Connecticut's role in the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. Activities Facilities Directions Map History Activities {Fishing} Fishing {Picnicking} Picnicking {Hiking} Hiking {Swimming} Swimming Canoe & Kayak Rentals Facilities Bathrooms, Boat Launch, Food Concessions, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables Picnic Shelter Rental Information Note to Swimmers:  Please read the Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information before entering the park. {Burr Pond State Park} Burr Pond State Park, Torrington Directions Off Route 8 North: Exit 46 . At end of the ramp, take a left onto Pinewoods Road. At the first stop sign go left onto Winsted Road.  Follow Winsted Road for approximately 1 mile and take a right at the blinking yellow light (turn is marked with a park sign). The park is 1 mile on the left. Fees   Information on Season Passes There are separate weekend/holiday and weekday fees at Burr Pond State Park. More Information Map Hiking Map (Color) Hiking Map (B/W) History In 1851, Milo Burr placed a dam across the confluence of several mountain streams impounding water for power. The tannery and three active sawmills erected downstream consumed the finest pines and oaks for miles around to meet the needs of lumber production. The clearings became homesites and Connecticut's industrial leadership was further strengthened. Gail Borden, discoverer of the process of milk preservation by evaporation and condensation, built the world's first condensed milk factory here, in 1857. The new milk product proved to be of great value, particularly to the Union Army during the Civil War. Fire destroyed the mill in 1877. A bronze tablet marks its site, just below the falls. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Black Rock State Park, Thomaston/Watertown Location: 2 miles west of Thomaston on Route 6 Activities:  Picnicking, Camping, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking Charge: Daily, in season John A. Minetto State Park, Torrington Location: 6 miles north of Torrington on Route 272 Activities: Fishing, Picnicking Charge:  None Mt. Tom State Park, Litchfield  Location: 3 1/2 miles west of Bantam off Route 202 Activities: Picnicking, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Boating (non-motorized) Charge: Daily, in season Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield  Location: From 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 parking lot is on the right. Activities: Walking, House Tours, Birding, Cross Country Skiing Charge:  None Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information Boating Information {Link to Top of Page}