Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 242-1158
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Capitol Planning Region County, about 6 miles northwest of Hartford, Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve covers about 40 acres.
Visitors come for hiking and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Park and Reserve: Open Daily (8:00 a.m. to Sunset)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Official wording
Free
Connecticut park passes
- Passport to the Parks — free parking for CT-registered vehicles (funded by an $8/yr vehicle registration fee from July 1, 2025). Day-use parking at all CT State Parks and Forests Details
- Out-of-state vehicle season pass — $112. Season parking for out-of-state vehicles (as listed on park fee boxes) Details
From the Connecticut state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (connecticutstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingPicnicking
Trails
A woodland trail loop, just under a mile long, climbs to the hillside overlook and picnic area, where you'll find a historic apple orchard and views of Heublein Tower and Avon Mountain. Continue north down the hill into Auerfarm 4-H Apple Orchard and enjoy views back toward the parking area.
Hikers may encounter a variety of wildlife, including deer, fox, bobcats, and rabbits, in this natural sanctuary. Birdwatchers enjoy occasional sightings of the turkey vulture, bald eagle, owls, a variety of song birds, and the pileated woodpecker.
The hike covers 0.75 miles through woodlands and apple orchards. Hikers will be exploring both the State Park and Auerfarm 4-H Property. Level of difficulty: Easy with a 100ft evaluation gain.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
If you see a bear, enjoy it from a distance and announce your presence by shouting and waving your arms or walking slowly away, and report it to the Wildlife Division at (860) 424-3011. Never attempt to feed or attract bears.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- The Friends of Auerfarm Scenic Reserve (FASR), an all-volunteer group, hosts periodic events such as First Day Hikes and CT Trails Day walks. For more information about FASR, contact auerfarmscenicreserve@gmail.com.
- Busses seating 30 or more passengers are not allowed at this park
- View the Friends of Auerfarm Scenic Reserve (FASR) brochure
Getting there
- Address
- 35 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002 - Nearest town
- Hartford — about 6 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.8148, -72.7692
- Phone
- (860) 242-1158
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Connecticut State Parks and Forests — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DEEP 'Find a Park or Forest by Name' list (portal.ct.gov) merged with the ctparks.com ParkFinder search service
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology