Stillwater Pond State Park

Stillwater Pond State Park is a natural area in Litchfield County featuring a large pond created by damming on the West Branch Naugatuck River. The property includes wetlands, forested areas, and open water suitable for boating and fishing activities.

The area contains evidence of early colonial occupation, with artifacts found throughout the land suggesting prior human settlement. The pond itself was formed later through damming of the river to create the water body as it exists today.

The park functions as a local recreation hub where residents and visitors come to fish, boat, and spend time outdoors together. This everyday use has shaped it into a community gathering place along the Naugatuck River valley.

The park provides multiple access points and a paved boat launch facility for putting watercraft into the water. Weather conditions and water levels can vary seasonally, so visitors should plan accordingly and check current conditions before boating.

The pond is entirely artificial, created by damming to form a large water body where none existed naturally before. This engineered landscape now supports a range of wildlife and water activities that have developed over generations.

Location: Litchfield County

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Locate-Park-Forest/Other-State-Parks-and-Forests

GPS coordinates: 41.83360,-73.14810

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06