Bluff Point State Park, Nature reserve in Groton, Connecticut, US.
The 806-acre peninsula contains a barrier beach, steep cliffs, forested sections, and tidal wetlands between the Poquonnock River and Mumford Cove on Long Island Sound.
The Pequot people originally inhabited the area, using it as a source of seafood before European colonists claimed the land following the 1637 Pequot War.
The park preserves 778 acres as a coastal reserve, protecting numerous endangered species and serving as a habitat for over 200 bird species.
Visitors can engage in hiking, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, and horseback riding on the established trails throughout the park from 8:00 a.m. until sunset.
The September 1938 hurricane destroyed nearly every building on the site, which contributed to maintaining its status as Connecticut's last undeveloped coastal land.
Location: New London County
Inception: 1963
Elevation above the sea: 33 m
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Bluff-Point-State-Park
GPS coordinates: 41.31526,-72.03637
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:49
Connecticut combines different landscapes from the coast to the mountains with a range of historic sites. The region includes state parks with waterfalls like Kent Falls and Wadsworth Falls, extensive forested areas, and conservation lands. Visitors can hike through White Memorial Conservation Centre, climb the tower at Haystack Mountain, or explore the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford. Historic sites include Gillette Castle in East Haddam, which sits above the Connecticut River, and the Glass House in New Canaan, a significant example of modern architecture. Weir Farm in Wilton documents the life of American artists, while Fort Trumbull in New London preserves the region's military history. Saville Dam in Barkhamsted shows early engineering achievements in water management. Coastal areas provide access to beaches like Walnut Beach in Milford and Greenwich Point Park. Inland lie several state parks with trails and lakes, including Burr Pond, Candlewood Lake, and Black Rock State Park. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill preserves tracks from prehistoric times, while Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford presents plant collections.
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