State Park

Mount Riga State Park

Northwest Hills Planning Region County, ConnecticutAbout 276 acresEstablished 1954
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Free entryAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
portal.ct.gov

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 276 acres, Mount Riga State Park lies in Northwest Hills Planning Region County, about 21 miles northwest of Torrington.

Things to do include hunting in season, archery, and hiking.

Fees and passes

The park lists no entrance fee.

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

HikingHuntingArchery

Getting there

Nearest town
Torrington — about 21 mi northwest (straight line)
Coordinates
42.0353, -73.4339 (from Wikidata)

Google Maps directionsApple Maps

Directions from the park

From the junction of Route 44 and Route 41 in the center of Salisbury, proceed north on Route 41 3.2 miles to the Undermountain Trail parking area on the left.

Nearby state parks

Mount Everett State Reservation
3.9 mi north (straight line) · Massachusetts
Mount Washington State Forest
4.4 mi northwest (straight line) · Massachusetts
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
5.2 mi northwest (straight line) · New York
Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area
5.2 mi northwest (straight line) · New York
Bash Bish Falls State Park
5.9 mi northwest (straight line) · Massachusetts
Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument
7.5 mi east (straight line)
Jug End State Reservation
7.5 mi north (straight line) · Massachusetts
Campbell Falls State Park
10.3 mi east (straight line) · Massachusetts

Sources and freshness

“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

Report a correction for this park