NOTICE: Picnic Shelter is available for day use only; no overnight use allowed. Park closes at sunset. Amplified music, bounce houses and other play equipment are NOT ALLOWED. Please call the park directly, before making a reservation, if you have questions regarding other rules and regulations. Additional information can also be found at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep

Burr Pond Picnic Shelter, CT

Description
Once the site of a mill destroyed by fire in 1877, Burr Pond State Park honors its historic past by marking the former mill site with a bronze tablet, located just below the falls. The site is a lovely place to enjoy nature and picnic with friends or family. Boating and swimming are both available. The picnic shelter is reservable for day use only; no overnight use is allowed.
Status: Open through Wed Nov 11 2026   Season Dates
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Description

Once the site of a mill destroyed by fire in 1877, Burr Pond State Park honors its historic past by marking the former mill site with a bronze tablet, located just below the falls. The site is a lovely place to enjoy nature and picnic with friends or family. Boating and swimming are both available. The picnic shelter is reservable for day use only; no overnight use is allowed.

Geography:

Burr Pond State Park is located in western Connecticut. In 1851, Milo Burr, the area's namesake, placed a dam across the confluence of several mountain streams, impounding water for power and spurring the area's development.

Recreation:

Activities include swimming, picnicking, hiking, and fishing.

Facilities:

Park facilities include restrooms, a boat launch area, food concessions, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby attractions include Black Rock State Park, John A. Minetto State Park, Mt. Tom State Park, and Topsmead State Forest.

Sat Aug 15 2026 - Tue Jul 13 2027

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Sat May 23 2026
Mon Sep 07 2026
Walk In
Tue Sep 08 2026
Wed Nov 11 2026
Walk In
Thu Apr 01 2027
Fri May 28 2027
Peak
Sat May 29 2027
Mon Sep 06 2027
Within Park
  • ADA Accessible
  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing - Lake/Pond
  • Fire Rings
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Public Drinking Water Taps
  • Restroom
  • Swimming
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.86833, -73.09556
41°52'6"N, 73°5'44"W

Off Route 8 North: Exit 46. At the 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 (the turn is marked with a park sign). The park is 1 mile down, on the left.
Mailing Address:
Burr Pond Picnic Shelter
385 BURR MOUNTAIN ROAD
TORRINGTON  CT  06790
Phone Number:
Information:  (860)482-1817
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