Burr Pond State Park

384 Burr Mountain Road

Torrington

(860) 482-1817

Park Hours

8:00 a.m. – Sunset

Parking fee:

Weekdays: in-state $5; out-of-state $7
Weekends/ Holidays: in-state $7; out-of-state $10

Directions:

Off Route 8 North: Exit 46. At end of the ramp, take a left onto Pinewoods Road. At the first stop sign go left onto Winsted Road. Follow Winsted Road for approximately 1 mile and take a right at the blinking yellow light (turn is marked with a park sign). The park is 1 mile on the left.

Burr Pond State Park

Burr Pond State Park

With inviting waters that accommodate swimming, boating and fishing, Burr Pond State Park is a great place to enjoy a summer day in northwestern Connecticut. The pond is named for Milo Burr, who created the pond by building a dam in 1851 to power his three sawmills. The manufacturing space attracted Gail Borden Jr., who built the world's first condensed milk factory at the park in 1857. Fire ultimately ruined the factory and a bronze tablet now marks the site. Visitors can hike to the marker by using some of the parks' wonderful trails, which include the Blue-Blazed Wolcott Trail. This 2.5-mile loop is relatively flat and inviting to beginners as it circles the pond while travelling through a variety of foliage. For those who wish to explore the park's waters, canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day while a designated beach area is perfect for swimmers. The pond is a decent spot for anglers with abundant perch, bullhead and pickerel. In the winter, ice fisherman flock to this easily accessible and manageable pond.

Activities

• Field Sports
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Picnicking
• Swimming