Naugatuck 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
- Yes
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 424-3200
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Naugatuck State Forest is a forest in South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, about 3 miles southeast of Naugatuck.
The park supports hunting in season, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (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 (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.
Camping
Youth Group Camping
- One site available, accommodates up to 40 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
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnicking
Trails
Connecticut Forest and Park Association Trail Descriptions
- Naugatuck Trail
- Quinnipiac Trail
- Letterboxing Clues
Boating and paddling
Know Before you Go
- Boating and Paddling
- Paddling in Connecticut
- Padding Safety
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
N/A
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
- Trail Map - Quillinan Reservoir
- Trail Map - East/West Blocks
- Trail Map - Mt. Sanford
Getting there
- Address
- Naugatuck/Oxford/Beacon Falls, CT
Naugatuck/Oxford/Beacon Falls, CT - Nearest town
- Naugatuck — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4582, -73.0148
- Phone
- (860) 424-3200
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