Stratton Brook State Park
Simsbury, CT
Main (860) 242-1158
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
Fishing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.
Hiking
Nature Center
NATURE CENTER (SEASONAL)
Learn more about Stratton Brook's ecosystem, including the hundreds of species that live here. Along with a variety of displays and exhibits, the Nature Center also offers programming for curious minds during the peak summer season.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Open seasonally, Friday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Picnicking
OPEN-AIR PICNIC SHELTER
- 24 x 40-foot picnic shelter: space for up to 60 people, 8 picnic tables, two grills, and access to nearby restrooms and parking, and beach/swimming area. No electricity or running water inside the pavilion.
- Available: Memorial Day through Columbus Day
- Rental Fee: $150 (plus $9 processing fee). Does not include parking.
RESERVE A PICNIC SHELTER
- Online: Visit Reserve America
- By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
- Learn more about our picnic shelter rental polices and reservation details
Swimming
Know Before You Go
- Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information
Winter
Additional Park Info
FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles
$10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays)
$15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays)
$112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass)
Fishing
Hiking
Picnic Shelter/Tables
Restrooms
Seasonal Interpretive Displays
All-Terrain Wheelchairs (advance reservations required)
Picnic Areas & Hiking Trails
Yes, on leash
Beach
Not permitted
