State Park

Quaddick State Park

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, ConnecticutEstablished 1951
Status
Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
Entrance fee
$10 ($15 nonresident)Annual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
Yes
Official site
ctparks.com(860) 928-9200

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

Overview

Quaddick State Park is a park in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, about 14 miles southeast of Southbridge Town.

Visitors come for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. 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.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDaily8 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

ItemAmount
FREE In-State Registered Vehicles (resident)Free
$10 Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays) (nonresident)$10
$15 Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) (nonresident)$15
$112 Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass) (nonresident)$112 · year
Official wording

FREE In-State Registered Vehicles $10 Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays) $15 Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) $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
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.

Camping

Youth Group Camping

  • Currently closed until further notice
  • 1 site available, accommodates 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

BoatingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingSwimming

Swimming

Know Before You Go

  • Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)
  • Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information

Boating and paddling

Know Before You Go

  • Boating and Paddling
  • Paddling in Connecticut
  • Padding Safety
  • Boat Launch

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

Parking

Field Sports

Picnic Tables

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
  • Gates are closed, and no restrooms are available from the day after Columbus Day until the opening day of fishing season
  • Restrooms will be closed for the 2026 season; portable toilets will be available
  • An alcohol ban is in place at this park
  • Trail Map

Getting there

Address
811 Quaddick Town Farm Road
Thompson, CT 06277
Nearest town
Southbridge Town — about 14 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
41.9540, -71.8119
Phone
(860) 928-9200

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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

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