Mattatuck State Forest
- 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) 567-5694
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 290 acres, Mattatuck State Forest lies in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County, about 7 miles northwest of Waterbury.
Things to do include hunting in season 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
HikingHunting
Trails
- Hiking Map
- Letterbox clues
- Connecticut Forest and Park Association Mattatuck Trail Description
Of the many land parcels that make up this forest, the largest—1,327 acres—adjoins Black Rock State Park and is accessible from the park’s trails. Additionally, the well-marked, 36-mile long Mattatuck Trail passes through several portions of the forest. Two of the most popular hikes in Mattatuck Forest are the trails to “Whiterock” and “Greystone.”
Accessibility
N/A
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Park Access Points
Via Black Rock State Park on the Watertown/Thomaston border, which has full access to the largest portion of the forest.
Plymouth:
Mount Tobe Road (space for 3 vehicles)
Town Hill Road (space for 4 vehicles)
Watertown:
Echo Lake Road (space for 3 vehicles)
Bidwell Hill Road (space for 3 vehicles)
Litchfield:
Marsh Road (space for 2 vehicles)
Whiterock Trailhead
Greystone Trailhead
Getting there
- Address
- 457 US-6
Multi-Town, CT 06787 - Nearest town
- Waterbury — about 7 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.6449, -73.0907
- Phone
- (860) 567-5694
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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