Ross 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
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Ross Pond State Park is a park in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, about 2 miles southeast of Danielson.
Things to do include 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
- Connecticut Forest and Park Association Old Furnace Trail Description
Boating and paddling
Know Before You Go
- Padding Safety
- 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
- There are no restrooms available at Ross Pond State Park
Getting there
- Address
- Ross Road
Killingly, CT 06241 - Nearest town
- Danielson — about 2 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.7766, -71.8641
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