Putnam Memorial 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
- Yes
- Official site
- ctparks.com(203) 938-2285
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Putnam Memorial State Park is a park in Western Connecticut Planning Region County, about 7 miles southeast of Danbury.
Visitors come for historic sites, 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 (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 Campsite fees charged separately
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 • 3 sites available • Site 1 accommodates up to 50 campers • Sites 2 and 3 accommodate up to 100 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
CampingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Fishing
Pack a picnic and set up pondside for a day of fishing at Putnam Park Pond. The 14-acre pond is well-stocked with a bounty of fish. Types of fish: Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bluegill, black crappie, black bullhead KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Before heading out, be sure to check the latest 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
Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
• Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers • Park Map
Getting there
- Address
- 499 Black Rock Turnpike
Redding, CT 06896 - Nearest town
- Danbury — about 7 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.3373, -73.3816
- Phone
- (203) 938-2285
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