Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park

Connecticut State Park

HoursMost weekends · (May-December)
Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only

Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park entrance fee

Free entry — Park Grounds; Train rides additional fee

Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park hours

Most weekends

(May-December)

Hours as published by CT State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park

An 1892 station in Essex and more than twelve miles of working track up the Connecticut River valley. Steam locomotives and vintage cars run excursions through country the Nature Conservancy calls one of the Last Great Places.

Amenities & facilities

  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Phone860-345-8521

Address1 Railroad Ave., Essex, CT 06426

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