CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Route 202 Litchfield (Directions) Park Contact Information Park Office (Memorial Day to Labor Day) (860) 567-8870 From September Through May Direct Inquiries to Lake Waramaug State Park in  New Preston (860) 868-2592 {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} Concession {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnicking  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

{Mount Tom State Park} Mount Tom State Park Litchfield Go swimming and have a picnic at Mount Tom, then hike the trail to the stone lookout tower for some memorable views.     NEW in 2009!!! Canoes and kayaks are now available for rent!  They are available on a first come first served basis.  Rentals are available by the hour or the day. Activities Facilities Geology Directions Map History Activities {Boating} Boating (non-motor) {Picnicking} Picnicking {Fishing} Fishing {field.jpg (1501 bytes)} Scuba Diving {Hiking} Hiking {Swimming} Swimming {Lookout Tower} Lookout Tower Canoe & Kayak Rentals Facilities Bathrooms, Concession, Change Houses Note to Swimmers:  Please read the Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information before entering the park {Mount Tom State Park Beach} Mount Tom State Park, Litchfield Geology The Geology of Mount Tom State Park Directions From the East: take I-84, Exit 39 (Route 4). Follow Route 4 to Route 118. Continue on Route 118 into Litchfield, then pick up Route 202. Mount Tom is on Route 202.  When you see a lake on the left, look for park signs. From the North: take Route 8, Exit 42 onto Route 118. Follow Route 118 into Litchfield, then pick up Route 202. Mount Tom is on Route 202. When you see a lake on the left, look for park signs. From the South: take Route 8, Exit 42 onto Route 118. Follow Route 118 into Litchfield, then pick up Route 202.  Mount Tom is on Route 202.  When you see a lake on the left, look for park signs. From New York: take Route 7 north onto Route 202. Follow Route 202 north.  Continue on Route 202 approximately 1/4 mile past the turnoff for Route 341 in Woodville.  At the top of a long uphill grade look for park signs on the right. Fees   Information on Season Passes There are separate weekend/holiday and weekday parking fees at Mount Tom State Park. More Information Map Park Map (592 K) History Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. There is a stone tower on top of the mountain that is a favored destination among hikers. The summit of Mt. Tom is 1325 feet above sea level, 125 feet higher than its Massachusetts counterpart. The tower trail is less than one mile long and rises some 500 feet. 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 {Mount Tom Tower} Mount Tom Tower Lake Waramaug State Park, Kent/New Preston  Location: 5 miles north of New Preston on Lake Waramaug Road (Route 478) Activities: Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming Charge: Weekends and holidays, in season Kent Falls State Park, Kent Location: 4 miles north of Kent on Route 7  Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking Charge: Weekends and holidays, 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}