A serene lake nestled amidst lush greenery pictured from above.
Reserve Picnic Shelter

Quaddick State Park

Thompson, CT

Quaddick Lake is the park’s main attraction, luring swimmers, boaters, and sun lovers from across the tri-state area to its refreshing reservoir waters and sandy beach all summer long. For a sweet reward of solitude, visit the park midweek after the big crowds pack up and go home.

Fun fact: The area that is now Quaddick State Park was once the site of Thompson's town farm, where elderly residents of the village spent their reflective years. Prior to that, it had been a fishing area of the Nipmuck Indians. 

Views from the Park
A man holding a laughing child in a beautiful forest.
A waterfront view among pine trees and shimmering water.
A group of kids enjoying a picnic while seated at a wooden table.
A woman in sunglasses and a hat fishing with her significant other.
Two boys splashing and having fun in the water on a sunny day.
A woman enjoying the sun and a drink while sitting on a boat.
Location

811 Quaddick Town Farm Road
Thompson, CT 06277

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Details

Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Contact

Main (860) 928-9200

Kayaker in Quaddick State Park
Activities

Overview

Know Before You Go

  • Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers
  • Gates are closed and no restrooms are available from the day after Columbus Day until opening day of fishing season 
  • An alcohol ban is in place at this park - the possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited
  • Park Trails Map

Boating

Boat Launch

Fishing

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

Hiking

Nature

Other

Picnicking

Reserve an open-air picnic shelter.  

Online: Visit Reserve America

By phone: 1 (877) 668-CAMP (2267)
 

Swimming

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

Additional Park Info

Fees

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)

Accessibility

Parking 

Field Sports

Picnic Tables

Pets

Yes, on leash in picnic areas

A park path surrounded by trees and colorful fall leaves.
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