Mono Pond 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) 424-4173
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Mono Pond State Park is a park in Capitol Planning Region County, about 15 miles northwest of Norwich.
Popular activities here are hunting in season, boating, fishing, 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
BoatingFishingHikingHunting
Trails
The park includes a number of trails maintained by the Columbia Conservation Commission and connects to the Air Line State Park Trail.
Boating and paddling
Know Before you Go
Boating is limited due to shallow water throughout much of pond. There is an 8-mph limit, but the pond is best used by canoe, kayak and rowboat. Pond depths average 3.5 feet with a small area of 9 feet by the dam.
- Boat Launch
- Boating & Paddling in Connecticut
- Connecticut Boaters Guide
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.
Accessibility
N/A
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- No restrooms
- Trust for Public Land Mono Pond State Park Reserve page
- Mono Pond State Park Trails Master Plan
Getting there
- Address
- Mono Pond Dam
Columbia, CT 06237 - Nearest town
- Norwich — about 15 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.6789, -72.3106
- Phone
- (860) 424-4173
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