State Park

Sunrise State Park

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut
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(860) 424-3200

Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Sunrise State Park is a park in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, about 10 miles east of Middletown.

Things to do include horseback riding, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking.

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 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
FreeFree
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)

Check availability and book

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

Things to do

BikingBoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPicnicking

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

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ 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 - Mobile

Getting there

Address
121 Leesville Road
East Haddam, CT 06469
Nearest town
Middletown — about 10 mi east (straight line)
Coordinates
41.5036, -72.4751
Phone
(860) 424-3200

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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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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