Black Rock State Park

Black Rock State Park is a woodland park in Watertown featuring forested hills, lakes, and streams spread across the landscape. The terrain includes trails that wind through dense woods and along water features throughout the property.

The park was established in the 1920s through a land donation and was further developed during the 1930s by work crews. This development reflected broader conservation efforts happening in that era.

Native American tribes including Mohegan, Paugussett, and Tunxis left their mark through artifacts such as arrowheads and stone tools found throughout the park.

The park provides tent sites and simple cabins for overnight stays along with picnic areas and fire rings. Visitors should expect uneven, wooded terrain and plan accordingly for the seasonal availability of overnight facilities.

The park is named after graphite deposits that early residents called black rock and mined for the mineral. This historical mining activity shaped the place's name long before the park was established.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1926

Elevation above the sea: 167 m

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

GPS coordinates: 41.65512,-73.10643

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42