Squantz Pond State Park

The 172-acre park features steep slopes surrounding a 270-acre pond, offering fishing, swimming, hiking trails and woodland landscapes across its terrain.

Connecticut authorities established the park in 1926 through the acquisition of a 138-acre farm, naming it after Chief Squantz of the Schaghticoke tribe.

The park stands as a representation of Connecticut's natural heritage, connecting visitors to the indigenous history of the Schaghticoke people in the region.

The Connecticut Passport to the Parks program grants free parking access to vehicles with Connecticut registration plates at this and other state recreational areas.

The park's eastern shoreline includes unmarked trails through hemlock forests, featuring cascading streams and distinct geological formations along the water's edge.

Location: New Fairfield

Inception: 1926

Elevation above the sea: 139 m

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

GPS coordinates: 41.51056,-73.47639

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:34