A fisherman in the water under a covered bridge (CTVisit)

Salmon River State Forest

Colchester, CT

Hike through the forests, including the 6.7-mile blue-blazed Salmon River Trail. Bike along the Airl Line State Park Trail. Enjoy a day of fishing and a picnic along the Salmon River. Or get a glimpse of earlier times as you walk through one of Connecticut's covered bridges. With nearly 7,000 acres sprawling across the towns of Hebron, Marlborough, Colchester, East Haddam, and East Hampton, Salmon River State Forest is a wonderland of adventure, solitude, nature, and recreation. 

Views from the Park
A view of a wooden covered bridge (Instagram@lakbayer)
A beautiful white crane in the water (Instagram@the_eye__photography)
A man biking down a path in the fall (Instagram@bears.beets_.bikes_)
A couple relaxing with their dog in the woods (Instagram@hvhfotographic)
A couple relaxing in the river (Instagram@thefit_mermaid)
A mom and her son petting a horse (Instagram@irafi71)
A dog standing in the river (Instagram@sunshine.dog_.pack_)
A covered bridge in fall (Instagram@manoverboard100_0)
A man standing on a rock in the river (Instagram@mjsvlobos)
Kids playing in the river (Instagram@ash1ey_bergeron)
A path through the woods (Instagram@heyitsmeav)
A river through the woods with bright blue sky (Instagram@abracadabrad)
Location

On Route 16
Colchester, CT 06415

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Details

Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Park Maps
Contact

Main (860) 295-9523

A view of a wooden covered bridge (Instagram@lakbayer)
Activities

Overview

Know Before You Go

Hiking 

Fishing

Hiking

Hunting

Nature

Other

Fees

Free

Accessibility

Fishing Platform

Picnic Tables

Pets

Yes, on leash

A couple relaxing in the river (Instagram@thefit_mermaid)
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