Kettletown State Park

The 605-acre recreational area extends along Lake Zoar's eastern shore, featuring six miles of trails through forests and along the waterfront.

The land belonged to the Pootatuck tribe until 1758, when colonial settlers gained control of the territory through various land agreements.

The name originates from a reported transaction where colonists exchanged a brass kettle for hunting and fishing rights with Native Americans.

The park maintains 61 camping sites and six rustic cabins for overnight stays, with access to bathhouses and shower facilities from May to October.

The formation of Lake Zoar in 1919 submerged the original Pootatuck village when the Housatonic River was dammed for hydroelectric power generation.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1950

Elevation above the sea: 48 m

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

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

GPS coordinates: 41.42111,-73.20472

Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:51