Southford Falls State Park

Southford Falls State Park spans 169 acres across Oxford and Southbury, featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, and a covered bridge over Eight Mile Brook.

The Diamond Match Company operated a cardboard matchbox factory at this location until it burned down twice, leading to the land transfer to Connecticut in 1927.

The waterfalls powered multiple industrial ventures including gristmills, sawmills, and workshops for iron workers, button makers, knife makers, and clothiers during early development.

The park maintains designated fishing areas stocked with trout from state hatcheries and offers trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and sledding during winter months.

Eight Mile Brook creates a natural cascade as it drops from Lake Quassapaug to the Housatonic River, with evidence of human modifications to enhance water flow.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1932

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

GPS coordinates: 41.45430,-73.16180

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:23