CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Route 272 Norfolk (Directions) Park Contact Information Dennis Hill State Park c/o Burr Pond State Park 385 Burr Mountain Road Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 482-1817 {Link to Purchase a State Park Season Pass}    {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY On October weekends this park offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Overlook {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Shelter HOURS: The park is open from 8 am to sunset. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: dep.stateparks @po.state.ct.us Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Pavillion at Dennis Hill State Park} Dennis Hill State Park Norfolk Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views reaching as far away as New Hampshire. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland. Activities Facilities Geology Directions Map History Activities {Hiking} Hiking {Picnicking} Picnicking {Overlook} Overlook Facilities This park is a "walk-in" facility with limited parking available at the entrance.  On weekends during the month of October the interior road is open to vehicles. Picnic Shelter, Pit Toilets {Scenic view from Dennis Hill State Park Pavillion} Dennis Hill State Park, Norfolk Geology The Geology of Dennis Hill State Park Directions From the North – Great Barrington or Pittsfield, MA: travel south on Route 7 into Canaan and take a left heading east on Route 44, then take a right onto Route 272 south. The park will be on the left. From the South – Greater Danbury area: travel north on Route 7 into Canaan and take a right heading east on Route 44, then take a right onto Route 272 south. The park will be on the left. From the East – Hartford area: travel west on I-84, take Exit 39. Continue west on Route 4 onto Route 179 going north. From Route 179 get on Route 44. Take a left onto Route 272 south. The park will be on the left. Fees   Information on Season Passes There is no parking fee at Dennis Hill State Park. More Information Map Hiking Map (583 K) History Dennis Hill, a 240-acre estate, was gifted to the State of Connecticut in 1935 by Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, a noted New York surgeon. A unique summit pavilion (formerly summer residence), located at an elevation of 1627 feet, is a popular attraction. Haystack Mountain, Mt. Greylock, the Green Mountains, and a portion of the State of New Hampshire can be seen from the summit in clear weather. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Campbell Falls State Park Reserve Location: North of Norfolk off Route 272 Activities:  Hiking Charge: None Haystack Mountain State Park  Location: 1 mile north of Norfolk on Route 272 Activities: Hiking, Observation Tower Charge: None John A. Minetto State Park, Torrington Location: 6 miles north of Torrington on Route 272 Activities: Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking Charge:  None Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information {Link to Top of Page}