Beaver Brook State Park
- 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) 928-6121
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Beaver Brook State Park is a park in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, about 13 miles north of Norwich.
Popular activities here are boating, fishing, and hiking.
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
Open Daily (8:00 a.m. – 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
BoatingFishingHiking
Boating and paddling
From mid-May through October, head over to the 20-acre Bibbins Pond for a leisurely paddle with the car-top boat of your choice. Reach the pond’s rocky carry-in boat launch from the Park’s southern entrance.
Manually propelled vessels only.
- Boat Launch
- Padding Safety
- Paddling in Connecticut
- Connecticut Boaters Guide
Fishing
Fish from your pick of freshwater ponds!
Bibbins Pond, the Park’s largest, is regularly stocked with trout and features an accessible fishing platform and a seasonal boat launch. Access the pond, boat launch, and ADA fishing access point via the main parking area at the southern end of the Park.
Find additional shoreline fishing farther north in the Park. Access via the Park’s secondary access along Back Road/Chewink Road, then head down the gated path and get rewarded with two sparkling small pools.
Types of fish: Trout (year-round). All other species, primarily pickerel and bass (mid-April – February)
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.
- CT Fishing
- Connecticut Interactive Trout Stocking Map
A state fishing license is usually required.
Accessibility
Parking
Fishing Platform
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 601 Back Road
Windham/Chaplin, CT 06280 - Nearest town
- Norwich — about 13 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.7303, -72.1261
- Phone
- (860) 928-6121
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
- Wikidata
“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