Topsmead 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
- None listed
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 567-5694
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Topsmead State Forest is a forest in Northwest Hills Planning Region County, in Litchfield.
The park supports historic sites, hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking.
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
HikingHistoric sites and toursHuntingPicnicking
Trails
Numerous grails and pathways wind across the estate and are popular for hiking as well as horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. To learn about the park’s ecology, plants, and wildlife, be sure to check out the self-guided Edith Morton Chase Ecology Trail with interpretive signs along all 0.7 miles.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Trail Map
- Eco Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ 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
All-Terrain Wheelchairs (advance reservations required)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Buses with more than 30 passengers not allowed at this park
- Trail Map
Getting there
- Address
- Buell Road
Litchfield, CT 06759 - Nearest town
- Litchfield
- Coordinates
- 41.7479, -73.1530
- Phone
- (860) 567-5694
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