A man in a pink sweater paddles a canoe across a calm pond.

Mono Pond State Park

Columbia, CT

Named for the sprawling yet deceptively shallow pond it surrounds, the park offers opportunities to hunt, hike, bike, boat, birdwatch, fish, and more. This little slice of tranquility east of Hartford has grown substantially in recent years. In 2020, the State of Connecticut, the Trust for Public Land, and the surrounding towns partnered to acquire an additional 403 acres of adjacent land, giving visitors over 600 acres to explore. Not only did the expansion triple the size of the park, it connected the park’s trail network to the Air Line State Park Trail, one of the state’s long-distance multi-use trails.

Views from the Park

Location

Mono Pond Dam
Columbia, CT 06237

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Details

Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Contact

Main (860) 424-4173

A woman kayaking through a pond surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

Activities

Overview

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

No restrooms
Trust for Public Land Mono Pond State Park Reserve page

Boating

Boating is limited due to shallow water throughout much of pond. There is an 8 mph limit, but the pond is best used by canoe, kayak and rowboat. Pond depths average 3.5 feet with a small area of 9 feet by the dam.

Fishing

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

Hiking

The park includes a number of trails maintained by the Columbia Conservation Commission and connects to the Air Line State Park Trail.

Hunting

Bow hunting is allowed in the fall on the west side of the pond. Check the hunting guide for hours and restrictions.
CT Hunting and Trapping
Hunting Map