Burr Pond State Park

Know Before You Go

• Trail Forks Mountain Biking Information

Explore the water beyond the beach in a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. Bring your own or rent!  

Canoe and Kayak Rentals

• Available Memorial Day to Labor Day. 
• No reservations are necessary — rentals are first-come, first-served.
• Please be aware that rental operations close for inclement weather.

Rental Hours

• 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (weekdays)
• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (weekends)

Rental Rates 

• Single seat kayaks: $15/hour or $80 per day 
• Double kayaks and canoes: $20/hour or $100 per day 
• Stand up paddleboards: $10/half hour, $15 per hour (no daily rentals)
• CASH ONLY

Rental questions? 

Contact Clarke Outdoors
163 Route 7, West Cornwall, CT  06796
(860) 672-6365

Boat Launch

To reach the boat launch, follow Burr Mountain Road past the park entrance and look for the launch on the left. 

Easily accessible even in the coldest winter months, the pond is a popular destination for ice fishing, too. And with plenty of panfish, the shallow, warm pond is an excellent spot for children to cast a line, too.

Types of fish: perch, bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, panfish.

Know Before You Go

• Licenses and permits, current regulations, and more 
• Connecticut is Fishy Interactive fishing application 
• Freshwater Fishing in Connecticut’s State Parks

Walcott Trail (Blue Blaze to Blue/Yellow Blaze)

• 2.5-mile loop around the pond
• Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate 
• This relatively flat trail circles the perimeter of the pond along the blue trail with one out-and-back on the blue/yellow trail to reach a point jutting into the pond for stunning views of Burr Pond. Family-friendly hike with some rock crossings, lookouts, and connections to other trails.

John Muir Trail (Blue Blaze) 

• 2.1-mile trail connector (one-way)
• To access 11.5 miles of trails in nearby parks, start with the John Muir Trail. The trail links Burr Pond’s Walcott Trail to the Testone Boulder.
• Loop Trail in Sunnybrook State Park by crossing through Paugnut State Forest. Before leaving the forest, tack on an extra 0.5 mile to climb the summit of Walnut Mountain, Torrington’s highest peak.

Know Before You Go

• Trail Map 
• Trail Map - Mobile

Pack a picnic or swing by the snack stand for a picnic by the pond. Planning for a bigger crowd? Reserve our picnic shelter in advance. Please note, no alcohol is allowed at the park.

Open Air Picnic Shelter Rental

• 50 x 20-ft. picnic shelter: Space for 80 people, 10 picnic tables, two grills, and access to nearby restrooms, parking, and beachfront.
• Available: Memorial Day – Columbus Day
• Rental Fee: $220 (plus $9 processing fee)
• Learn more about our picnic shelter rental polices and reservation details

Reserve a Picnic Shelter

• Online: Visit Reserve America 
• By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
   

Hit the sandy beach and cool down in the pond — its fresh waters are fed by nearby mountain streams! A dedicated, roped off swimming area and lifeguard on duty (in season) make it an ideal spot for the whole family.  

Know Before You Go

• Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)

• Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information 
  
   

Explore the park during the winter months and enjoy ice fishing, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing.