Haystack Mountain 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) 482-1817
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Haystack Mountain State Park is a park in Northwest Hills Planning Region County, about 12 miles north of Torrington.
The park supports historic sites, 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 | — |
| Other | November – Late April: Road closed, walk-in only | ||
Official wording
Open Daily (8:00 am – Sunset) Late April – November: Park road open to vehicles
November – Late April: Road closed, walk-in only
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
HikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
Haystack Mountain State Park offers two well-marked trails that lead you lead directly to the summit. Hike the two-mile paved road. Or take the rocky, mile-long Tower Loop Trail. You’ll find the upper trailhead at the end of the paved park road as you ascend. The lower trailhead is found near the park entrance on Route 272 in Norfolk.
Allow about half an hour for the walk to the summit if you are not a seasoned hiker.
- Trail Map | Mobile
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
Picnic Tables
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- On Rte. 272
Norfolk, CT 06058 - Nearest town
- Torrington — about 12 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.0048, -73.2084
- Phone
- (860) 482-1817
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
“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