Top rated State parks in Branford

Experience the best that Branford has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 54 places from State park category.

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Chatfield Hollow State Park
State park
Natural area with pine woods, streams, caves & rocky ledges, offering hiking, swimming & fishing.
4.80 (783 reviews) (~21.41 km from centre)
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Collis P. Huntington State Park
State park
1,017-acre park with hiking, pond fishing, horseback riding, archery-only deer hunting & more.
4.80 (475 reviews) (~45.83 km from centre)
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Pequonnock Valley Wildlife Management Area
State park
State park with a river valley carved by melting glacial waters, leaving notable granite formations.
4.80 (470 reviews) (~32.42 km from centre)
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Paugussett State Forest
State park
State park offering hiking & biking trails, fishing & a launch for boating activities.
4.80 (121 reviews) (~35.42 km from centre)
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Gillette Castle State Park
State park
This stone mansion with unique decor & a medieval-style facade belonged to actor William Gillette.
4.70 (3.5K reviews) (~36 km from centre)
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Sleeping Giant State Park
State park
State park with hiking trails up a ridge whose uneven profile is thought to evoke a sleeping giant.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~17.22 km from centre)
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Devil's Hopyard State Park
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860 acres of rocky forest, crisscrossed by hiking trails & highlighted by 60-ft.-high Chapman Falls.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~45.33 km from centre)
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Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park
State park
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~35.16 km from centre)
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Southford Falls State Park
State park
👍👍 Wonderful hike! Quite a few hills. It was a great loop. We even got to experience a ton of frogs chirping in an area a little off the path. A beautiful sound. Parking was easy to find and had plenty of space. The tower was a cute midpoint. A little nerve wracking for the height adverse of our group....
4.70 (988 reviews) (~35.34 km from centre)
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Orient Beach State Park
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Maritime forest, bay beachfront & a saltwater marsh plus kayaking, windsurfing, fishing & swimming.
4.70 (881 reviews) (~48.78 km from centre)
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Salmon River State Forest
State park
Sprawling destination for outdoor recreation such as hiking, fishing, field sports & hunting.
4.70 (637 reviews) (~46.31 km from centre)
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Ferry Landing State Park
State park
👍👍 I never remember how to get here or what it's called and it's a small spot, but it sure is beautiful! Any time of year, any time of day, gorgeous! The boardwalk is cool, I've seen Osprey nest on the train bridge in previous years and a lot of other birds around. I know people can fish off the boardw...
4.70 (269 reviews) (~39.3 km from centre)
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Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)
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👍👍 Easy. Nice well marked hike. Some cool water features. 12 year old and 60 year old navigated very well.
4.70 (147 reviews) (~28.25 km from centre)
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Trout Brook Valley Preserve
Hiking area
👍👍 The trails are very clearly marked and easy to follow, some steep areas
4.70 (113 reviews) (~44.25 km from centre)
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Upper Paugussett State Forest
State park
Large state forest on the river offering multiple hiking trails plus hunting, biking & fishing.
4.70 (107 reviews) (~45.79 km from centre)
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Hallock State Park Preserve
State park
👍👍 Hallock State Park Preserve was a nice hike. Normally there is an $8 parking fee but it is waived during the winter season. There are two parking lots - one at the entrance where the payment kiosk is and one at the trailheads. There were four trails and we initially hiked the Maritime Forest Trail...
4.70 (80 reviews) (~37.99 km from centre)
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Haddam Island State Park
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👍 Haddam Island State Parks a typical island within the CT River. It catches a lot of debris during the spring floods. Although camping is permitted by permit only. The island is usually closed in spring so humans do not disturb the nesting eagles. Once the baby eagles depart the DEP opens the park...
4.70 (31 reviews) (~34.23 km from centre)
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Rocky Neck State Park
State park
Recreation area with bird-watching, fishing & camping as well as a beach suitable for swimming.
4.60 (3.8K reviews) (~48 km from centre)
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West Rock Ridge State Park
State park
A 627-ft. ridge offers views of New Haven Harbor & Long Island Sound, with hiking, fishing & more.
4.60 (805 reviews) (~14.55 km from centre)
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Cockaponset State Forest
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Connecticut's second largest state forest, with many trails for hiking, mountain biking & skiing.
4.60 (534 reviews) (~31.7 km from centre)
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