A view of green trees with water in the distance (Flickr@keith-thom)

Millers Pond State Park

Durham, CT

Adjacent to Cockaponset State Forest, Millers Pond State Park’s central feature is 33-acre Millers Pond. The Pond is unique in that its principal source of water comes from large springs which create a body of unpolluted water excellent for small mouth bass or trout. The original dam at the pond was erected some time before 1704. Thomas Miller built the upper dam to provide a reservoir to serve his gristmill further downstream. Along with fishing, the park is popular for mountain biking, hiking, and hunting. 

Views from the Park
a woman standing on a rock in front of water reflecting trees and sky (Instagram@lenahrystyk)
A woman with black fuzzy hat poses in front of winter trees (Instagram@trinaembers)
A woman standing with her dogs by the lake (Instagram@thefarthershegoes)
Two kayaks parked on the shore (Instagram@chicadee883)
a path in the woods surrounded by snow covered trees (Instagram@chelseawanders)
Location

344 Foot Hills Road
Durham, CT 06422

Get Directions

Details

8:00 a.m. – Sunset

Park Maps
Contact

Main (860) 345-8521

a woman standing on a rock in front of water reflecting trees and sky (Instagram@lenahrystyk)
Activities

Overview

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

 

Fishing

Geology

Miller's Pond is a scenic, quiet lake without a boat launch or beach. Numerous rock outcrops reach out into the pond to provide fishing platforms. An easy, flat trail circles the lake, although it is a little rocky in places, so shoes should be worn on your hike.

Rock Types Found on Main Trail: 

Igneous (Pegmatite), Metamorphic (Gneiss, Metavolcanics)

Rock Units: 

Metavolcanic Member of Collins Hill Formation, Middletown Formation

Minerals of Interest: 

Quartz, Feldspar, Garnet

Interesting Geologic Features: 

Differential Weathering

 

Hiking

Hunting

Nature

Additional Park Info

Fees

Free

Accessibility

N/A

Pets

Yes, on leash

a path in the woods surrounded by snow covered trees (Instagram@chelseawanders)
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