Devil's Hopyard State Park
Also known as Devils Hopyard 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
- Yes
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 526-2336
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Devil's Hopyard State Park is a park in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, about 14 miles west of Norwich.
Things to do include historic sites, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
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 30, 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.
Camping
The Devil's Hopyard Campground offers 21 spacious, wooded sites near the park's scenic waterfall.
Devil’s Hopyard Campground
2026 Season: Opens Friday, April 10 and closes Monday, October 12 at noon
2027 Season: Opens Friday, April 9 and closes Monday, October 11 at noon.
Campground Map
- Daily Rate: $14 resident/$24 non-resident plus processing fee
- Six-person maximum per site
- Maximum stay: 14 days
- Park Office: 860-526-2336
Know Before You Go
- Portable toilets available
- Firewood/Ice not available
- Pets are not allowed
- No running water
- Camping in Connecticut State Parks & Forests
Reserve a campsite
- Online: Visit Reserve America
- By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
Youth Group Camping
- 2 sites available, Site 1 accommodates up to 50 campers and Site 2 accommodates up to 30 campers
- Open to qualified youth groups only
- Advance reservations are required
- Youth group camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingCampingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Fishing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
Fishing Platform
Parking
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Busses seating 30 or more passengers are not allowed at this park
- Trails Map
Getting there
- Address
- 366 Hopyard Rd.
East Haddam, CT 06423 - Nearest town
- Norwich — about 14 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4795, -72.3416
- Phone
- (860) 526-2336
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Connecticut State Parks and Forests — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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