Hopeville Pond State Park

Hopeville Pond State Park features an 80-site wooded campground along a freshwater reservoir formed by damming the Pachaug River at 71 meters elevation.

The land served as a major fishing ground for the Mohegan Indians and later supported a woolen mill industry before becoming a state park in 1938.

The park contains stone weirs constructed by the Mohegan Tribe, which become visible during low water levels, representing Native American fishing techniques.

The park operates from April through October, offering camping sites at different rates: $27 for residents and $37 for non-residents with full services.

Visitors can extend their paddling adventures by portaging around the Pachaug Pond Dam to access the larger Pachaug Pond waterway system.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1938

Elevation above the sea: 71 m

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Hopeville-Pond-State-Park

GPS coordinates: 41.60750,-71.91889

Latest update: March 21, 2025 16:51