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    Kettletown State Park

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      5 miles
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      ★★★☆☆
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      CQFR+WP Southbury, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Park

    605 acres in Oxford and Southbury, CT

    Parking: Several small lots at 1400 Georges Hill Rd, Southbury, CT

    Trail Map      Trails: 5 miles        Rating: ★★★☆☆

    Note: 11/26/2024 - Kettletown State Park sustained flood damages as a result of the unprecedented heavy rainfall event in August 2024. The campground and surrounding areas, including the Pomeraug, Crest and Brook Trails are closed, and will remain closed for the 2025 season. The day-use areas, including the Miller Trail, have been reopened.

    Hiking

    Kettletown State Park has about six miles of trails in two loops as well as a brookside trail.  There are a number of overlooks along the northern Miller Trail and the southern Crest Trail that provide views of Lake Zoar and the Housatonic River.  The trails also pass historical charcoal hearths.

    Camping

    Kettletown offers 60 camping sites including six cabins and one site with water and electric hookups.  The camping map can be found here.  There are also picnicking spots, an amphitheater, and horseshoe pits.

    History

    Established as a state park in 1950.  From the DEEP site, it was, “originally inhabited by the Pootatuck Indians, members of the Algonquin group. Early colonists reportedly traded one brass kettle for use of the land for hunting and fishing.  Eventually, the settlers acquired complete rights to the area and, by 1758, the Pootatucks had either migrated to the northwest or perished.”

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    The Geology of Kettletown State Park

    Peter Marteka – Kettletown State Park Offers Views, And A History Lesson (2015)

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    • ★★★☆☆
    • 2019
    • Explored
    • Geology
    • Housatonic River
    • Oxford
    • Peter Marteka
    • Southbury
    • State Park
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    The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents. Last updated: 2019

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    • CQFR+WP Southbury, CT, USA

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