Stratton Brook State Park
Simsbury, CT
Main (860) 242-1158
Overview
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers
- Trail Map
- Trail Map - Mobile
Biking
Field Trips
Fishing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.
Hiking
Interactive
Multi- Use Trails
Nature Center
NATURE CENTER (SEASONAL)
Learn more about Stratton Brook's ecosystem, including the hundreds of species that live here. Along with a variety of displays and exhibits, the Nature Center also offers programming for curious minds during the peak summer season.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Open seasonally, Friday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nature
Picnicking
OPEN AIR PICNIC SHELTER
- 24 x 40-ft. picnic shelter
- Space for up to 60 people, 8 picnic tables, 2 grills, and access to nearby restrooms, parking, and beach/swimming area
- No electricity or running water inside the pavilion
- Reservations available May 1 - October 31. Shelter closed November 1 - March 31. Available at other times on a first come, first served basis
- Rental Fee: $150 (plus $9 processing fee). Does not include parking
- Parking fee for out-of-state registered vehicles: Weekend/Holiday: $15 / Weekday: $10
- 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)
Swimming
Know Before You Go
- Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information
Winter
Additional Park Info
FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles
$10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays)
$15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays)
$112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass)
Fishing
Hiking
Picnic Shelter/Tables
Restrooms
Seasonal Interpretive Displays
All-Terrain Wheelchairs (advance reservations required)
Picnic Areas & Hiking Trails
Yes, on leash
Beach
Not permitted
