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Southford 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: Closed through Wed May 15 2024
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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 Nearyby State Recreation Areas include: Kettletown State Park.

Booking Window
Wed May 22 2024 - Tue Apr 15 2025

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

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