
Gay City State Park
Hebron, CT






Open Daily: Late April – Columbus Day
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Parking available off-season
Main (203) 245-2785

Overview
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Park Trails Map | Mobile
- No alcohol in the park
Camping
Fishing
Geology
Gay City State Park is known for its lakeside beaches, however, the park reveals a significant amount of Connecticut geology as well. As you enter the park from Route 85, follow the park road and bear to the left where the road forks. At the end of the road is a small parking lot with an entrance to the white trail leading to the Mill Site.
Rock Types Found on Main Trail:
Igneous (Pegmatite), Metamorphic (Amphibolite, Schist, Gneiss)
Rock Units:
Collins Hill Formation (Ordovician): Metavolcanic member consisting of schist, gneiss, and amphibolite
Minerals of Interest:
Amphibole, Garnet, Muscovite, Biotite
Interesting Geologic Features:
Parallel Fractures, Veins, Photograph of old mill site along white trail
Hiking
Historic
Nature
Other
Picnicking
Swimming
Know Before You Go
- Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information
Winter
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)
Parking
Picnic Tables
Picnic Areas & Hiking Trails
Yes, on leash
Beach
Not permitted



































