Day Pond State Park

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Day Pond State Park is a public recreation area covering 180 acres in the town of Colchester, Connecticut. The state park abuts Salmon River State Forest and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The park offers opportunities for hiking, swimming, shoreline fishing, picnicking and mountain biking. ()

Established: 1949 (75 years ago)Elevation: 459 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°33'12"N, 72°25'6"W

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Day Pond State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Historic Bridges of Devil's Hopyard State Park, Air Line State Park Trail, Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum.

6.7 miSE
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Historic Bridges of Devil's Hopyard State Park, Devil's Hopyard State Park
170 min walk • There are three bridges carrying Hopyard Road over several brooks within Devil's Hopyard State Park in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The main route of SSR 434 follows the Eightmile River and the bridges cross over its minor tributaries. All three bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4.5 miW
Park
Air Line State Park Trail, East Hampton
115 min walk • The Air Line State Park Trail is a rail trail and linear state park located in Connecticut. The trail is divided into sections designated South, North a piece of the East Coast Greenway, and the Thompson addition.
6.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Haddam Meadows State Park
177 min walk • Haddam Meadows State Park is a public recreation area occupying 175 acres on the west bank of the Connecticut River in the town of Haddam, Connecticut. The state park offers picnicking, fishing, and a boat launch.
7.2 miSW
41°28'49"N • 72°31'1"W
Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum, Haddam
183 min walk • History museum, Museum
5.3 miSW
National park
Machimoodus State Park
136 min walk • One of the park's most notable features is the scenic Salmon River, which meanders through the landscape, creating a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. The river offers opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, making it a popular destination for water...
6.7 miSW
Island, Nature, Natural attraction
Haddam Island State Park
171 min walk • Haddam Island State Park is an undeveloped 14-acre island in the lower Connecticut River in the town of Haddam, Connecticut, in the United States.
5.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Mono Pond State Park Reserve
151 min walk • Mono Pond State Park Reserve is a public recreation area covering 218 acres in the town of Columbia, Connecticut, 8 miles southwest of Willimantic.
4.6 miE
41°34'29"N • 72°20'0"W
Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester
118 min walk • Library
4.6 miE
Neo-renaissance architecture
Old Bacon Academy, Colchester
118 min walk • The Bacon Academy, nicknamed Old Bacon Academy, was the original Bacon Academy. The Old Bacon Academy was built in 1803 and is located at 84 Main Street, Colchester, Connecticut.

Day Pond State Park

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Day Pond State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)