Mohawk State Park/Forest
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $15 ($22 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 491-3620
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Mohawk State Park/Forest is a state park and state forest in Northwest Hills Planning Region County, about 8 miles west of Torrington.
Things to do include 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 from April–November (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 – In-State Registered Vehicles (resident) | Free |
| $15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays) (nonresident) | $15 |
| $22 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) (nonresident) | $22 |
| $7 – Out-of-State Vehicles (After 4pm) (nonresident) | $7 |
| $112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass) (nonresident) | $112 · year |
Official wording
FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles $15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays) $22 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) $7 – Out-of-State Vehicles (After 4pm) $112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass)
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
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (connecticutstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
Head into the backcountry and stay in one of the park’s three backpacking campsites, available by reservation only.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
Backpack Campsite and Shelters
Head into the backcountry and stay in one of the park’s three backpacking campsites, available by reservation only. Permits are required. Please visit our backpack camping page for more information and the application. Please note that applications must be received at least two weeks before your intended stay.
- Backpack Camping Map
Youth Group Camping
- 6 sites available, Site 1 accommodates up to 24 campers, Sites 2, 3, & 4 accommodate up to 16 campers, and Sites 5 & 6 accommodate up to 20 campers
- Open to qualified youth groups only
- Advance reservations are required
- Youth Group Camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingPicnicking
Trails
- See the Connecticut Forest and Park Association Mohawk Trail Description
- Letterboxing Clues
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
Overlook – Vehicles
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Buses seating more than 30 passengers are not allowed at this park
- Summer Trail Map - South
- Summer Trail Map - North
- Winter Trail Map - South
- Winter Trail Map - North
Getting there
- Address
- On Route 4
Goshen/Cornwall, CT 06753 - Nearest town
- Torrington — about 8 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.8145, -73.2907
- Phone
- (860) 491-3620
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