Wadsworth Falls State Park
- 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
- None listed
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 345-8521
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Wadsworth Falls State Park is a park in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, in Middletown.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, biking, and fishing. The official site lists about 4.5 miles of trails.
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 – 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)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BikingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingPicnickingSwimming
Swimming
Know Before You Go:
- Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information
Fishing
Know Before You Go
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest river 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
Parking
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
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
- An alcohol ban is in place at Wadsworth Falls State Park
- Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers
- Trail Map
- Trail Map - Mobile
Getting there
- Address
- 721 Wadsworth Street
Middlefield/Middletown, CT 06457 - Nearest town
- Middletown
- Coordinates
- 41.5369, -72.6860
- Phone
- (860) 345-8521
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