Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Pomfret, CT





Main (860) 928-6121

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
- Trail Map - Including Natchaug State Forest
Biking
Boating
Camping
Mashamoquet Brook State Park has 53 campsites across two separate campgrounds. The Mashamoquet Brook Campground is just a short walk to the river and is the smaller of the two, with fewer sites in a more densely wooded area, providing a little more solitude and privacy (but no running water or showers). The Wolf Den Campground comes with the added creature comforts of running water and showers. You can’t lose with either option!
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Park office: (860) 928-6121
- Campground Maps
- Daily Rate: $14 resident/$24 non-resident plus processing fee
- Additional $15 charge for water/electric trailer hookup (site 20 in Wolf Den)
- Six-person maximum per site
- Maximum stay length: 14 days
- Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance; no walk-ins allowed
- No pets are allowed.
- No items may be attached to, hung from, or nailed to trees or structures - this includes hammocks.
MASHAMOQUET BROOK CAMPGROUND
- 320 Mashamoquet Road (Route 44), Pomfret
- 2025 season: Opens Friday, May 2 and closes Monday, October 13 at noon.
- 18 wooded campsites with picnic table, fire ring, and grate
- Camp Office located a short drive away at the Wolf Den Campground
- Amenities:
- Composting toilets (no running water or showers)
WOLF DEN CAMPGROUND
- 147 Wolf Den Drive, Pomfret
- 2025 season: Opens Friday, May 23 and closes Monday, September 1 at noon.
- 35 open campsites with picnic table, fire ring, and grate
- Drinking water not available Labor Day to Memorial Day
- Camp Office on site
- Amenities:
- Bathhouses with hot showers, dishwashing, and potable water (drinking water is not available from Labor Day to Memorial Day)
- Firewood sold on site
- Sports fields
- Dump Station (currently CLOSED)
RESERVE A CAMPSITE
- Online: Visit Reserve America
- By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- No pets
- No hammocks
- Camping in Connecticut State Parks and Forests
Youth Group Camping
- One site available (Averill Area), accommodates up to 50 campers. Indian Chair Area remains closed at this time
- Open to qualified youth groups only
- Advance reservations are required
- Youth Group Camping
Fishing
Named “Mashamoquet”, the Native American term for "stream of good fishing”, Mashamoquet Brook
lives up to its name. Annually stocked with brook, brown, and rainbow trout, the stream is ideal for novice to expert anglers looking to hook their next catch.
Types of fish: Brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest conditions and fishing regulations.
Hiking
The park’s looping 6.5-mile network of trails, terrain for all types of adventure, and signature rock formations are all big draws. Here, you’ll find everything from kid-friendly paths to more challenging heart-thumping climbs.
Mashamoquet Brook Trail (Blue Blaze)
- 4.2-mile loop
- Level of difficulty: Moderate
- A meandering path with some uphills and rock scrambles forms a large loop around the park’s hilly topography. The trail passes by the park’s signature rock formations, including Wolf Den, Table Rock, and Indian Chair is around four-miles-long and can be enjoyed by new hikers as well as seasoned ones. To trim some miles from your hike, take a shortcut on the red loop which intersects the trail at many points.
Indian Chair Equestrian Trail
- 1.06-mile trail linking to Natchaug State Forest
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Starting at the Youth Group camping area, this approximately mile-long equestrian trail links to adjoining Natchaug State Forest and its network of trails and passes alongside the Indian Chair rock formation just before leaving the park.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Historic
Nature
Other
Picnicking
Retreat to the park’s picnic area to have a bite, hang out, and relax after a day of exploring the park. You’ll find picnic tables, grills, and a picnic shelter available for rent.
Built from hemlock timbers harvested at Rocky Glen State Park, the picnic pavilion feels at home in its surroundings. And is the perfect place to picnic when visiting with a bigger group. To rent, please call the park office at (860) 928-6121.
Swimming
Additional Park Info
Free
Campsite fees charged separately
Minimal
Picnic Areas & Trails
Yes, on leash
Campground, Beach, Picnic Shelter
Not permitted


































