Haddam Meadows 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) 345-8521
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Haddam Meadows State Park is a park in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, about 9 miles southeast of Middletown.
Visitors come for boating, fishing, 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
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
BoatingFishingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Bring your canoe, kayak, or motorboat and enjoy some time on the water while taking in peaceful views from the Connecticut River.
To reach the boat launch: Bear right after entering the park. Look for the boat launch at the end of the road.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Padding Safety
- Paddling in Connecticut
- Boating Information
Fishing
Pick a spot and spend the day fishing along the banks at Haddam Meadows State Park, best known for its plentiful catfish and pike populations.
A state fishing license is usually required.
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
Picnic Tables
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size busses seating 30 or more passengers
- Park Map
Getting there
- Address
- 20 Parmelee Rd.
Haddam, CT 06438 - Nearest town
- Middletown — about 9 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4811, -72.5097
- Phone
- (860) 345-8521
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