Black Rock State Park is a seasonal public recreation area adjoining
Mattatuck State Forest
Mattatuck State Forest is a Connecticut state forest spread over twenty parcels in the towns of Waterbury, Plymouth, Thomaston, Watertown, Litchfield, and Harwinton. The Naugatuck River runs through a portion of the forest. The largest section ...
in the
town of
Watertown,
Connecticut. The
state park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the sub-national level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural ...
covers and is known for its large rock face, Black Rock, that offers views of
Thomaston, Watertown, and portions of
Waterbury. The park is managed by the
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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History
The park saw its origins in 1926 with the donation of 19 parcels totaling 254 acres by the citizen's conservation group Black Rock Forest, Inc.[ The Civilian Conservation Corps contributed to the park's development in the 1930s.][
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Activities and amenities
The park is crossed by the Mattatuck Trail, which offers scenic views of the Naugatuck Valley; side trails have views of Black Rock Lake and Black Rock Pond. Swimming and fishing are offered on Black Rock Pond. The park's campground has 78 campsites, available seasonally.[
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References
External links
Black Rock State Park
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Black Rock State Park Map
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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State parks of Connecticut
Parks in Litchfield County, Connecticut
Protected areas established in 1926
1926 establishments in Connecticut
Civilian Conservation Corps in Connecticut
Land Gifts of the White Memorial Foundation
Watertown, Connecticut
Campgrounds in Connecticut