Mansfield Hollow State Park

Bassetts Bridge Road

Mansfield, CT 06610

(860) 928-6121

Park Hours:

Daily 8:00 a.m. - Sunset

Directions:

From Hartford: Take I-84 east to exit 68. Travel on Route 195 south to Bassetts Bridge Road (you will cross Route 44, go through the UCONN campus and past the junction of Route 89 before seeing Bassetts Bridge Road, which is shortly after Route 89). Take a left on Bassetts Bridge Road and parking is on the left.

From Willimantic: Take Route 195 north to Bassetts Bridge Road. Take a right onto Bassetts Bridge Road and parking is on the left.

Mansfield Hollow State Park

Mansfield Hollow State Park

The central feature of this park is Lake Naubesatuck, a man-made lake created from the waters of the Fenton, Mount Hope and Natchaug Rivers. In 1952, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created a large earthen dam in order to control flooding that had impacted the Thames River basin, and the resulting lake now spans 500-acres. With an abundance of fish found in its waters, from largemouth bass to yellow perch to chain pickerel, Mansfield Hollow State Park is known as one of Connecticut's best spots for anglers. A boat ramp on Bassetts Bridge Road provides access to the lake for water lovers and makes this a popular summer destination. However, due to the fact that the City of Willimantic obtains a part of their drinking water from the reservoir, swimming is prohibited. Yet there are plenty of opportunities for other recreational fun at this park, with fields for sports, picnic areas for relaxation and youth camping grounds for overnight stays.

Activities

• Boating
• Cross Country Skiing
• Field Sports
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Picnicking