CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Howe Avenue Shelton (Directions) Park Contact Information Indian Well State Park c/o Osbornedale State Park P.O. Box 113 Derby, CT 06418 (203) 735-4311 {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} Field Sports {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Shelter HOURS: The park is open from 8 am to sunset. WATER QUALITY: Current information on swimming water quality. PETS: Pets are not permitted in the main recreation area from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.  Pets on a leash are permitted in the Maples Picnic Area and on hiking trails west of Indian Well Road. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: dep.stateparks @ct.gov Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Indian Well Boat Launch} Indian Well State Park Shelton The park's scenic waterfalls and splash pool give this park its name, Indian Well. The lovely falls, and shaded picnic grove at the water's edge make this park a great place to spend a lazy summer day.   New for 2009  A temporary alcohol ban will be in force from June 12, 2009 through September 7, 2009.  No alcohol will be allowed in the park during this time period.    Activities Facilities Directions Map History Activities {Boating} Boating {Picnicking} Picnicking {Field Sports} Field Sports {Fishing} River Fishing {Hiking} Hiking {Swimming} Swimming Facilities Bathrooms, Boat Launch, Picnic Shelter Picnic Shelter Rental Information Note to Swimmers:  Please read the Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information before entering the park {Indian Well State Park Beach} Indian Well State Park, Shelton Directions From Route 8 north: take Exit 14. At the end of the exit ramp take a left, and then take the next left onto Howe Avenue. Go north for approximately 2½ miles. Indian Well State Park will be on the right. From Route 8 south: take Exit 14. Take a right and drive approximately 2½ miles. Indian Well State Park will be on the right. Fees   Information on Season Passes There are separate weekend/holiday and weekday parking fees at Indian Well State Park. More Information Map Hiking Map (204 K) {Indian Well State Park} Indian Well State Park, Shelton History Indian Well was so named because of the Romeo and Juliet-like Native American legend surrounding the Park's scenic waterfalls and the splash pool at the bottom of the falls. Local Native Americans never actually used the area as a well. Although the falls are lovely, the Park's primary attraction is its location on the western bank of the Housatonic River. The shaded picnic grove at the water's edge is a nice spot to spend a lazy summer day. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Kettletown State Park, Southbury  Location: 5 miles south of Southbury, Exit 15 off I-84  Activities: Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Charge: Weekends and holidays, in season {Pavillion at Indian Well State Park} Pavilion at Indian Well State Park Osbornedale State Park, Derby  Location: 1 mile northwest of Derby off Route 34 Activities: Cross-Country Skiing, Field Sports, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Skating Charge: None Sherwood Island State Park, Westport Location: 1/4 mile south of Exit 18 from I-95 Activities: Field Sports, Nature Programs, Picnicking, Salt Water Swimming and Fishing Charge: Daily, in season Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information Boating Information {Link to Top of Page}