Waterfalls at Southford Falls (Flickr@tquist24)

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Southford Falls State Park

Southbury, CT

Within Southford Falls State Park's 169 acres, you’ll find its namesake tiered waterfall, a covered bridge, observation tower, picnic gazebo, two-mile trail network, and Paper Mill Pond — one of the state’s regularly stocked designated trout parks. Before Southford Falls State Park was established as a state park in 1932, it was home to the Diamond Match Company.

Views from the Park

Woman practicing yoga by fallen tree (Instagram@mikaila_nyc)

Waterfalls scene at Southford Falls (Flickr)

Couple with waterfall in background (Instagram@doniaduchess)

A red covered bridge over a river in the woods (Flickr@Lechmoore-Simms)

Dalmation sitting in tent at Southford Falls (Instagram@daldream)

Couple hiking along rocks at Southford Falls (Instagram@zacpaul_photo)

Man hiking through Southford Falls State Park (Instagram@briannashley_mp)

Portrait of woman standing in front of covered bridge (Instagram@pklauder_Images)

Winter scene of covered bridge in distance at Southford Falls (CTvisit)

Location

175 Quaker Farms Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488

Get Directions

Details

Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Park Maps

Contact

Main (203) 264-5169

Activities

Overview

Know Before You Go

Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers
Trail Map

Fishing

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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

Geology

Rock Types Found on Main Trail:

Igneous (Basalt, Pegmatite), Metamorphic (Gneiss, Granofels)

Rock Units:

Collinsville Formation (Ordovician): Gray and silvery, medium-to coarse-grained schist and dark, fine- to medium-grained amphibolite and hornblende gneiss; Taine Mountain Formation (Ordovician): Gray, medium-grained, well-laminated granofels

Interesting Geologic Features:

Glacial plucking, Glacial erratics, U-shaped glacial valley, Folds

Hiking

Picnicking

Relax by the water in the newly renovated picnic shelter - perfect for family gatherings, special events, or as a shaded outdoor meeting space. Available to reserve in advance.

OPEN AIR PICNIC SHELTER RENTAL

1100 square foot octagonal picnic shelter
Space for 50 people, 6 picnic tables, 2 grills, 2 built in benches on the walls, and access to nearby Clivus restroom and parking
Pavilion has electricity
Reservations are available May 23 - September 7. Shelter closed November 8 - March 31. Available at other times on a first come, first served basis
Rental Fee: $150 (plus $9 processing fee)
Parking fee for out-of-state registered vehicles: No fee
Learn more about our picnic shelter rental polices and reservation details