![A fisherman in the water under a covered bridge (CTVisit)](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_1600x745/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-DSC08257nikfisherman-CTvisit_0.jpg?h=1d4b4ebd&itok=SBUq55LY)
Salmon River State Forest
Colchester, CT![A view of a wooden covered bridge (Instagram@lakbayer)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Bridge-EarlyFall-Instagram%40lakbayer.jpg?h=c49d7609&itok=RztMKiHk)
![A beautiful white crane in the water (Instagram@the_eye__photography)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Bird-Hunting-Instagram%40the_eye__photography.jpg?h=29fa4025&itok=axIPdfYq)
![A man biking down a path in the fall (Instagram@bears.beets_.bikes_)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Biking-Fall-Instagram%40bears.beets_.bikes_.jpg?h=ed4dd1a5&itok=8-NWU9S6)
![A couple relaxing with their dog in the woods (Instagram@hvhfotographic)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Family-Dog-Instagram%40hvhfotographic.jpg?h=e288b4cd&itok=jVNYG8xX)
![A couple relaxing in the river (Instagram@thefit_mermaid)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Couple-InRiver-Instagram%40thefit_mermaid.jpg?h=154a6d6e&itok=EwHgc5PW)
![A mom and her son petting a horse (Instagram@irafi71)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Horse-MomSon-Instagram%40irafii71.jpg?h=a858e9d3&itok=pKLkXg69)
![A dog standing in the river (Instagram@sunshine.dog_.pack_)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Dog-Instagram%40sunshine.dog_.pack_.jpg?h=6c191cba&itok=46LtTKQ0)
![A covered bridge in fall (Instagram@manoverboard100_0)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Bridge-Fall-Instagram%40manoverboard100_0.jpg?h=2aed361c&itok=6QEZLOYb)
![A man standing on a rock in the river (Instagram@mjsvlobos)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Hike-Walk-Instagram%40mjsvlobos.jpg?h=2b11a523&itok=eQ8HmXrA)
![Kids playing in the river (Instagram@ash1ey_bergeron)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Kids-Fishing-Instagram%40ash1ey_bergeron.jpg?h=d90bfb4d&itok=fV1Xa9Ou)
![A path through the woods (Instagram@heyitsmeav)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Path-Instagram%40heyitsmeav.jpg?h=03886467&itok=0UKWgvie)
![A river through the woods with bright blue sky (Instagram@abracadabrad)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-River-Landscape-Instagram%40abracadabrad.jpg?h=fd39f40d&itok=qbX10v9c)
Contact
Main (860) 295-9523
![A view of a wooden covered bridge (Instagram@lakbayer)](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_1600x645/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Bridge-EarlyFall-Instagram%40lakbayer.jpg?h=311d399a&itok=TZaObH9y)
Activities
Overview
Body
Know Before You Go
Hiking
- Letterboxing Clues
- Connecticut Forest and Park Association Salmon River Trail Description
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)](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_1600x745/public/images/2023-06/SalmonRiver-Couple-InRiver-Instagram%40thefit_mermaid.jpg?h=f26b28ae&itok=DpFaJMjx)
While You’re Here
![Zina's Cucina](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/ZinasCucinaSq.jpg?h=b26af281&itok=G_ytT_jt)
Zina's Cucina
![The Marlborough Tavern](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/MarlboroughTavernSq.jpg?h=ed0ea6f1&itok=IpKYETyW)
The Marlborough Tavern
![Sadler's Ordinary](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/Sandler%27s%20Restaurant.jpg?h=8594d7a0&itok=rfeL_HUC)
Sadler's Ordinary
![Marlborough Country Bakery](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/MarlboroughCBakerySq.jpg?h=2cdfdba5&itok=yjduN87k)
Marlborough Country Bakery
![Marlborough Pizza & Restaurant](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/MarlboroughPizzaSq.jpg?h=b26af281&itok=e-NraOdo)
Marlborough Pizza & Restaurant
![Village Green Pizza Restaurant](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/VillageGreenPizzaSq.jpg?h=4f7c2a96&itok=9-Tmovp1)
Village Green Pizza Restaurant
![The Flower Girl Bakery & Cafe](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/fg4.jpg?h=ab89b465&itok=vWfDuVaj)
The Flower Girl Bakery & Cafe
![Jessica’s Lobster Shack](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/JessicasLobsterShackSq.jpg?h=36b2c8b8&itok=QM0PTKl4)
Jessica’s Lobster Shack
![Pete's Pub](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/petes%20pub.jpg?h=1079a0bc&itok=vy_4URd7)
Pete's Pub
![Gina Marie's Family Restaurant](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/gina%20marie%27s%20restaurant.jpg?h=94fed224&itok=IYzym8ip)
Gina Marie's Family Restaurant
![Loco Perro](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/loco%20perro.jpg?h=44ca2865&itok=qTgS4daY)
Loco Perro
![The Town Tavern](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/the%20town%20tavern.jpg?h=4f7c2a96&itok=7ZhuaqSe)
The Town Tavern
![Woolley Acres Farm](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/b38cc918-ddd4-440d-83aa-ef14dbc1c33b.jpg?h=b0ac9a79&itok=hnDojoBH)
Woolley Acres Farm
![Nelson's Family Campground](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/NelsonsFamilyCampground.jpg?h=36462721&itok=6F4_Kd8D)
Nelson's Family Campground
![Amston Manor B&B](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/amston%20b%26b.jpg?h=e26d936b&itok=l0Ignjzk)
Amston Manor B&B
![Laurel Island Cottages](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/A%20Frame%20%28from%20water%29_lg_enlarged.jpg?h=93f1c802&itok=BG17hf0j)
Laurel Island Cottages
![The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/Bevin%20Exterior%20glow_0.jpg?itok=8eJPt_xt)
The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast
![Lake Williams Campground](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/LakeWilliamsCampground1.jpg?itok=N7p2nPlB)
Lake Williams Campground
Markham Meadows Campground
![Water's Edge Campground](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/WatersEdgeFamilyCampgroundHero_0.jpg?h=17bb1b9c&itok=mwYf6P5k)
Water's Edge Campground
![Hayward Inn](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/Hayward_House%2C_Colchester%2C_Connecticut.jpg?h=bda17675&itok=iQ1TI6G_)
Hayward Inn
Wedgeway Bed & Breakfast
![Butternut Farm](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/bu.jpg?h=fe09b138&itok=CdlBFb_7)
Butternut Farm
![Manchester Inn](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/manchester%20motor%20inn2.jpg?h=3be79408&itok=XEThQlpP)
Manchester Inn
![Blackledge Country Club](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/BlackLEdge.jpg?itok=dEek1M6M)
Blackledge Country Club
![Town of Marlborough](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/Town%20of%20Marlborough.jpg?itok=_SVd4Y7Z)
Town of Marlborough
![The Shops at Marlborough Barn](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/10914858_815629158500769_4954641384964038491_o.jpg?h=0393c111&itok=at-Z408t)
The Shops at Marlborough Barn
![Gay City State Park](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/Gay%20City%20SP.jpg?h=5b53475f&itok=_SNqsrCH)
Gay City State Park
![The Farm at Carter Hill](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/barn2.jpg?h=3153ed15&itok=7nvbLrB1)
The Farm at Carter Hill
![Tallwood Country Club](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/8th%20green_lg_129842544397365059_2.jpg?h=a77bab87&itok=iI0y5GWt)
Tallwood Country Club
![Chateau Le' Gari'](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/wine%20bottles_0.jpg?h=7dd34b6e&itok=RXHrH5TA)
Chateau Le' Gari'
![Town of Hebron](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/Eagle%20Rock_0.jpg?h=bd85c628&itok=GZuUWlSg)
Town of Hebron
![Brinks Christmas Tree Farm](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/winter%20square.jpg?h=b33f8f5e&itok=1pQLyKgg)
Brinks Christmas Tree Farm
![Hazen Christmas Tree Farm](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/hazen%20christmas%20tree%20farm.jpg?h=e26d936b&itok=XF5T1FOq)
Hazen Christmas Tree Farm
![Hurst Farm Country Store & Greenhouses](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/HurstFarm.jpg?itok=PrhYqKGo)
Hurst Farm Country Store & Greenhouses
![Mooween State Park](https://ctvisit.com/sites/default/files/styles/square_338x338/public/Moween%20State%20Park.jpg?itok=nuleGQ7f)
Mooween State Park