A man and his dog enjoying a scenic view overlooking the water.

Beaver Brook State Park

Windham/Chaplin, CT

If you’re looking for a little solitude out in nature, Beaver Brook State Park is right up your alley. The undeveloped scenic preserve offers 401-acres of untrampled wilderness, freshwater ponds, and wildlife habitat perfect for boating, hunting, and fishing.

A dam slows the Park’s namesake, Beaver Brook, to create a series of freshwater ponds – so clear you can see the fish! The largest, Bibbins Pond, was originally maintained by beavers and sustains a sizable trout population upstream.

Add a bike ride to your visit and connect to the Air Line State Park Trail, which creates the Park’s northern border.

Tip: If well-marked, manicured trails are more your thing, probably best to save your nature walk for another park and let others contend with the brambles and bushwhacking.

Views from the Park

A backpacker enjoying the majestic view of a waterfall.

A calm pond with a dock surrounded by green grass.

A calm pond nestled among the autumn trees with a cloudy sky above.

A trail marker on a tree in the woods, guiding hikers on the trail.

A calm pond with a log beside it, offering a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

A rocky dam surrounded by the lush greenery of summer.

A woman in a blue sweatshirt and sunglasses leaning against a fence, enjoying the sunny day.

Location

601 Back Road
Windham/Chaplin, CT 06280

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Details

Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Contact

Main (860) 928-6121

A man sitting on the railing of a dock overlooking water.

Activities

Overview

No restrooms on site.

Boating

From mid-May through October, head over to the 20-acre Bibbins Pond for a leisurely paddle with the car-top boat of your choice. Reach the pond’s rocky carry-in boat launch from the Park’s southern entrance.

Manually propelled vessels only.

Fishing

Fish from your pick of freshwater ponds!

Bibbins Pond, the Park’s largest, is regularly stocked with trout and features an accessible fishing platform and a seasonal boat launch. Access the pond, boat launch, and ADA fishing access point via the main parking area at the southern end of the Park.

Find additional shoreline fishing farther north in the Park. Access via the Park’s secondary access along Back Road/Chewink Road, then head down the gated path and get rewarded with two sparkling small pools.

Types of fish: Trout (year-round). All other species, primarily pickerel and bass (mid-April – February)

Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.