Indian Well State Park, Connecticut state park in Shelton, US.
Indian Well State Park spans 153 acres along Lake Housatonic, featuring a sandy beach, shaded picnic areas, and a 15-foot waterfall with a splash pool.
The State Park and Forest Commission established the park in 1928 by purchasing 150 acres of riverfront land from the Ousatonic Water Power Company.
The New Haven Rowing Club has selected this location for their annual regattas since the 1990s, making it a center for rowing competitions.
The park provides a boat launch for Lake Housatonic access, swimming facilities with lifeguard supervision, and connects to the blue-blazed Paugussett Trail system.
Lake Housatonic within the park maintains designation as a Bass Management Lake, supporting populations of smallmouth bass, white catfish, and American eel.
Location: Fairfield County
Inception: 1928
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Indian-Well-State-Park
GPS coordinates: 41.33690,-73.12190
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:03
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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