CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Barlow Mountain Road Ridgefield (Directions) Park Contact Information Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve c/o Putnam Memorial State Park 492 Black Rock Turnpike Redding, CT 06896 (203) 938-2285 {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This park is managed as a natural area and has minimal facility development. HOURS: The park is open from 8 am to sunset. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted. 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

Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve Ridgefield Come see the many different habitats and excellent overlooks on the trails at Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve. Activities Facilities Directions Map History Activities {Boating} Boating {Hiking} Hiking {Fishing} Fishing Facilities This park is a designated "walk-in" facility.  Parking is available at the entrance. Car Top Boat Launch Directions From I-84: take Exit 3 (Route 7 Exit). Go south on Route 7, bear right onto Route 35 south.  Follow Route 35 to Route 116 north (see below). From Ridgefield: go north onto Route 116 for 2.2 miles, then turn right onto Barlow Mountain Road, which brings you right into Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve. Fees There is no fee at Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve. More Information Map Hiking Map (596 K) History Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve was a gift  to the Connecticut State Park and Forest Commission from Seth Low Pierrepont upon his death in 1956.  Mr. Pierrepont was a millionaire and ex-diplomat who served as a United States official in Lisbon, Rome, Paris, Santiago and Chile.  He also worked as chief of the American Division of the State Department.  Mr. Pierrepont purchased the estate from the Scott family in the early 1930's. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding Location: Southeast of Danbury at the junction of Routes 58 & 107 Activities: Fishing, Historic Interpretation, Picnicking Charge: None Collis P. Huntington State Park, Redding Location: Take Route 58 to Sunset Hill Road. Park entrance is on east side of Sunset Hill Road  Activities: Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing (5 ponds), Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking Charge: None Related Links Connecticut Department of Tourism Fishing Information Boating Information {Link to Top of Page}