Description:
Hopeville Pond State Park, which encompasses the Pachaug River, is noted for its glacial geologic features. Historically significant, it was a major fishing ground for the Mohegan Indians. At low water the stone weirs, constructed by the Indians at angles from the river banks, are still visible. These weirs directed water flow as well as eels, shad, and other fish toward the center of the stream where the Indians placed baskets to trap them. Now, the park is known for its water sports opportunities, the most popular of which remains fishing.
Important Information:
GENERAL PARK INFORMATION
Hopeville Pond State Park Webpage
Hopeville Pond State Park office - 860-376-2920
Campground office - 860-376-0313
ALCOHOL HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY BANNNED AT HOPEVILLE POND STATE PARK.
Additional information can be found at the following links:
CT State Parks
Friends of Connecticut State Parks
General Camping Information
Interpretive Programs: Explore the natural and cultural histories of Connecticut State Parks and Forests through interpretation! Interpretive events are listed on the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's website. Take a hike, meet a snake, learn about forest heroes, and more! Additional programs may be offered, so be sure to check with the campground staff. Find interpretive programs at http://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/
CAMPING INFORMATION
PETS AND ALCOHOL ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS CAMPGROUND.
Camping reservations are accepted 11 months in advance until the day prior to arrival. For campsites, a two-night minimum is required for all advance reservations, except when making a reservation within 3 days of arrival, when making a one-night reservation is allowed. A 3-night minimum is required for all cabin reservations.
The maximum length of stay at this campground is 14 (fourteen) consecutive days. Following a reservation/stay of any length, all members of your camping party and your camping equipment must leave the park for 5 days before you can return.
Camping Reservation Freeze Policy:Any reservation with a departure date that is more than 11 months from today cannot be changed or cancelled for 18 days after the reservation was made for an inland campground and 25 days for sites at Hammonasset and Rocky Neck.
Check in time for campsites is from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Campers arriving after 10:00 p.m. will be required to set up in a temporary stopover area until the following morning. Check-in for cabins does not begin until 2:00 p.m. on the day of arrival. Cabin check-out time is by 11:00 a.m. on the day of departure.
Firewood: In an effort to protect Connecticut's forests from the introduction and spread of destructive insect pests - in particular the emerald ash borer and Asian long-horned beetle - we are taking the following action:
Prohibiting the bringing of firewood into state of Connecticut campgrounds and state parks from other states. As an alternative, firewood can be either purchased at the camp stores within the state campgrounds or at local retail sellers of firewood.
We greatly appreciate the public's assistance in helping to protect the state's natural resources and apologizes for any inconvenience this initiative may cause.
Getting There:
Off I-395: Take Exit 86. From the north: Take a right off the exit. From the south: Take a left off the exit. Follow Hopeville Road or the park signs until the (Y) intersection. Proceed to the right. The park entrance is 1/2 mile to the right, off Route 201.
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