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

Salmon River State Forest

Hebron/Marlborough/Colchester/East Haddam/East Hampton, CT

Salmon River State Forest offers opportunities to hike through forests, including the 6.7-mile blue-blazed Salmon River Trail, and bike along the Air Line State Park Trail. Enjoy a day of fishing and a picnic along the Salmon River or walk through one of Connecticut's historical 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

Route 16
Hebron/Marlborough/Colchester/East Haddam/East Hampton, 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

Fishing

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations. 

Hiking

Hunting

Know Before You Go

Consult DEEP for more information on the latest rules and restrictions by season. 

Nature

Picnicking

Salmon River State Forest offers a picnic shelter that is available on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are accepted. 

Additional Park Info

Fees

Free

Accessibility

Fishing Platform

Picnic Tables

Pets

Yes, on leash

A couple relaxing in the river (Instagram@thefit_mermaid)
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