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Southford Falls Picnic Shelter, CT

Description
At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River. The Larkin Bridle Trail is nearby. Southford Falls was established as a state park in 1932.
Status: Open through Sat Nov 07 2026   Season Dates
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PICNIC SHELTER
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview
Description

At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River. The Larkin Bridle Trail is nearby. Southford Falls was established as a state park in 1932.

Recreation:

Have a day of family fun at Southford Falls State Park. Spend your day enjoying field sports, or try your luck at catching trout.

Southford Falls State Park is a designated Trout Park.

Nearby Attractions:

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas include: Kettletown State Park.

Booking Window
Mon May 11 2026 - Sun Apr 04 2027

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Wed Apr 01 2026
Fri May 22 2026
Peak
Sat May 23 2026
Mon Sep 07 2026
Walk In
Tue Sep 08 2026
Sat Nov 07 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Comfort Station
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Field Sports
  • Fire Tower
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ice Skating
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Pond and Stream Fishing
  • Water Drinking
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.45775, -73.16411
41°27'28"N, 73°9'51"W

From I-84: Take Exit 16. At both east and west ramps, take a left onto Route 188. Follow to junction with Route 67. At traffic light, take a left onto Route 67. At the next light, take a right back onto Route 188. Southford Falls is 1/2 mile on the left.

From Route 8 north or south: Take Exit 22 onto Route 67 in Seymour. Follow Route 67 north through Oxford. After about 9 miles, take a left at the traffic light at the Junction of Route 188. Southford Falls is approximately a 1/2 mile on the left.

Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Southford Falls Picnic Shelter
175 Quaker Farms Road, Route 188
Southbury  CT  06488
Phone Number:
Information:  (203) 264-5169
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