Larkin State Park Trail
- 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(203) 938-2285
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Larkin State Park Trail is a trail in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County, about 4 miles west of Naugatuck.
The park supports horseback riding, biking, 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
BikingHikingHorseback riding
Amenities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
N/A
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Visit CT Trail Finder
Maps
- Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford
- Oxford, Southbury
Access Points
Southbury
- Western terminus at Kettletown Road
- Southeast of Smith Road where the trail crosses Route 67
- Intersection with Strongtown Road/Route 188
Oxford
- Prokop Road becomes Riggs Road
- Northern end of Long Meadow Road at the Middlebury/Oxford town line
Naugatuck
- At the eastern terminus of the trail, there is parking for six to eight cars at Whittemore Glen State Park along Route 63.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Naugatuck — about 4 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4740, -73.1278
- Phone
- (203) 938-2285
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