Centennial State Forest
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Free entryAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- portal.ct.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Centennial State Forest is a forest.
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, wildlife watching, and fishing.
Fees and passes
The park lists no entrance fee.
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
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingWinter sportsCross-country skiingHuntingFishing
Getting there
Directions from the park
Forest Location Multiple access points in Easton, Newtown, Redding, Weston. Directions Aspetuck Trail To reach the north end of the trail: From the intersection of Routes 107 and 58 in Redding (Putnam Memorial State Park), take Route 58 south for 1.7 miles. Turn left on Hopewell Woods Road. Follow for 1.8 miles to parking on right. To reach the south end of the trail: From the intersection of Routes 58 and 136 in Easton, take Rt. 58 north for 2.6 miles. Turn right on Valley Road. Follow for 0.5 miles. Turn left at intersection with Staples Road. Continue for 0.8 miles to fork. Take left fork to Rockhouse Road. Turn left on Rockhouse Road, follow for 0.2 miles to parking on right. Saugatuck Trail To reach the north end of the trail: From the junction of Routes 57 and 53 in Weston, go north on Route 53 for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Route 107 in Redding. Continue 0.6 miles to Deer Hill Road. Turn right on Deer Hill Road and go for 0.7 miles. Trailhead is on the side of 56 Deer Hill Road, alongside and behind a stormwater catch basin. To reach the south end of the trail: From the junction of Routes 57 and 53 in Weston, go north on Route 53 for 3.5 miles to Valley Forge Road. Turn right on Valley Forge Road and continue for 1.8 miles to Davis Hill Road. Turn right on Davis Hill Road, trailhead is about 500 feet on right (north) side of road. Alternate Parking: There are several parking areas along Route 53 that also provide access.
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
“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