CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location 175 Quaker Farms Road Southbury (Directions) Park Contact Information Southford Falls State Park Quaker Farms Road Route 188 Southbury, CT 06488 (203) 264-5169 {Link to Purchase a State Park Season Pass}   {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This park offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Parking {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Tables 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@ct.gov  Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Covered Bridge at Southford Falls State Park} Southford Falls State Park Oxford Have a day of family fun at Southford Falls State Park. Spend your day enjoying field sports, or try your luck at catching trout. Activities Facilities Geology Directions Map History Activities {Cross-Country Skiing} Cross-Country Skiing {Ice Skating} Ice Skating {Field Sports} Field Sports {Picnicking} Picnicking {Hiking} Hiking {Pond Fishing} Pond and Stream Fishing Fishing Southford Falls State Park is a designated Trout Park. Please see Trout Parks for important information. Facilities Bathrooms, Picnic Tables {Southford Falls State Park} Southford Falls State Park Geology The Geology of Southford Falls State Park Directions From I-84: Take Exit 16. At both east and west ramps, take a left onto Route 188. Follow to junction with Route 67. At traffic light, take a left onto Route 67. At the next light, take a right back onto Route 188. Southford Falls is a ½ mile on the left. From Route 8 north or south: Take Exit 22 onto Route 67 in Seymour. Follow Route 67 north through Oxford. After about 9 miles, take a left at the traffic light at the Junction of Route 188. Southford Falls is approximately a ½ mile on the right. Fees   Information on Season Passes There is no parking fee at Southford Falls State Park. More Information Map Park Map (439 K) History At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River. The Larkin Bridle Trail is nearby. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Kettletown State Park, Southbury   Location: 5 miles south of Southbury, Exit 15 off I-84 Activities: Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming Charge: Weekends and holidays, in season {Fishing at Southford Falls State Park} Fishing at Southford Falls State Park Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information {Link to Top of Page}