Photo: Pattaconk Rec. Area
Notice:: Day passes for out of state visitors should be purchased upon arrival at the park since many parks close to capacity on a frequent basis during the summer. Purchasing a pass in advance does not guarantee entry once a park is closed to capacity.
Pattaconk Rec. Area Day Use Entrance, CT
Description
The park has limited handicapped accessibility. The forest recreation areas are open from sunrise to sunset. Other forest areas are open one-half hour before sunrise ro one-half hour after sunset. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. Pets are not allowed on the beach. Non-Resident entrance fee $15 weekend/Holiday, $10 weekdays.
Alerts and Important Information
Day passes are required for out of state visitors to Connecticut State Parks. Out of state visitors must purchase a day pass. Connecticut residents with Connecticut registered vehicles do not need to purchase a day pass since parking fees are eliminated through the Passport to the Parks program. Day passes for out of state visitors should be purchased upon arrival at the park since many parks close to capacity on a frequent basis during the summer. Purchasing a pass in advance does not guarantee entry once a park is closed to capacity.
Overview
Description
Buy a Pattaconk Rec. Daily Parking Pass now!The park has limited handicapped accessibility. The forest recreation areas are open from sunrise to sunset. Other forest areas are open one-half hour before sunrise ro one-half hour after sunset. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. Pets are not allowed on the beach. Non-Resident entrance fee $15 weekend/Holiday, $10 weekdays.
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.40992, -72.52114
41°24'36"N, 72°31'16"W
From Middletown area: take Route 9 south, exit 6. Turn right off the exit ramp and go west on Route 148 for approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Cedar Lake Road and drive approximately 2 miles. Take a left at the Pattaconk Lake sign. From Old Saybrook area: take Route 9 north, exit 6. Turn left off the exit ramp and go west on Route 148 for approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Cedar Lake Road and drive approximately 2 miles. Take a left at the Pattaconk Lake sign. To the Rangers Headquarters: From North: Take exit 8 off Route 9 South. Turn left onto Beaver Meadow Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. Headquarters is on the left.
41.40992, -72.52114
41°24'36"N, 72°31'16"W
From Middletown area: take Route 9 south, exit 6. Turn right off the exit ramp and go west on Route 148 for approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Cedar Lake Road and drive approximately 2 miles. Take a left at the Pattaconk Lake sign. From Old Saybrook area: take Route 9 north, exit 6. Turn left off the exit ramp and go west on Route 148 for approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Cedar Lake Road and drive approximately 2 miles. Take a left at the Pattaconk Lake sign. To the Rangers Headquarters: From North: Take exit 8 off Route 9 South. Turn left onto Beaver Meadow Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. Headquarters is on the left.
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