The State Mosquito Management Program is warning Connecticut residents about the risk of infection by eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) this season. As of late August 2024, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has detected EEE-infected mosquitoes in Canterbury, Ledyard, North Stonington, Sterling and Voluntown. Information on EEE and WNV, mosquito bite prevention, mosquito test results, and human infection updates can be found on the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program website at https://portal.ct.gov/mosquito.
Hopeville Pond State Park
Griswold, CT
Open Daily, April to October
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Recreational field open year-round
Main (860) 376-2920
Campground (860) 376-0313
Biking
Boating
Hopeville Pond’s pristine waters make it a hot spot for paddlers and cruisers of all varieties. The pond is a freshwater reservoir created when the Pachaug River was dammed, with curves and bends that echo its original river state. For paddlers looking to expand beyond the reaches of the pond, head south towards the larger Pachaug Pond stopping to portage around the Pachaug Pond Dam.
To reach the trailered boat launch:
Upon entering the park, head south toward the campground. After passing the park office on your right, take a right and look for the boat launch on your right-hand side before the road curves left.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- 8 mph limit
- No waterskiing
- Boating Information
Camping
Hopeville Pond Campground has 80 sites in a heavily wooded setting near the pond, some accessible from the water. Choose a campsite closest to the shoreline for a bonus pond view.
HOPEVILLE POND STATE PARK CAMPGROUND
2025 Season: Opens Friday, April 11 and closes Monday, October 13 at noon
Campground Office: (860) 376-0313
Campground Map
80 RV/Tent Sites
Daily Rates:
- Full-service: $27 resident/$37 non-resident plus processing fee
- Basic: $17 resident/$27 non-resident plus processing fee
- Wooded sites near pond with picnic table, fire ring, and grate
- 11 campsites with electric and water hook-up available
- Six-person maximum per site
- Maximum stay: 14 days
One Rustic Cabin
- Daily Rate: $50 resident/$60 non-resident, plus processing fee, 15% occupancy tax, and refundable $50 security deposit
- Two-room cabin with double bed and two bunk beds
- Comfortably sleeps four people with space up to six
- Minimum rental: three nights
- Processing Fee: $9 for reservations or $3 for walk-ins.
AMENITIES
- Bathhouses with hot showers, dishwashing, and potable water
- Dumping station
- Firewood available for purchase
- Fishing, swimming
- Recycling center
- Ice available for purchase
RESERVE A CAMPSITE
- Online: Visit Reserve America
- By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- No pets
- No alcohol
- Camping in Connecticut State Parks and Forests
Fishing
The park is best known for its fishing and has been since its days as a prime fishing location for the Mohegan Tribe. When 137-acre Hopeville Pond is at low water, you can see the stone weirs they constructed to catch eels, shad, and other fish. The pond’s many coves and inlets are rich with plant and fish life, including a wide array of trophy-sized catches.
Types of fish: Bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch
Hiking
Nature
Other
Picnicking
Reserve a picnic shelter
- Online: Visit Reserve America
- By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
- Learn more about our picnic shelter rental polices and reservation details.
Swimming
Know Before You Go
- Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information
Additional Park Info
FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles
$15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays)
$10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays)
Parking
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Picnic Areas & Hiking Trails
On leash
Beach & Campground
Not permitted
