Gardner Lake State Park
Connecticut State Park
HoursOpen Daily · (8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only
Gardner Lake State Park entrance fee
Free entry
Gardner Lake State Park hours
Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Hours as published by CT State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Gardner Lake State Park
A quiet day-use shore on 528-acre Gardner Lake with a launch for boats and swimmers. It is also the only way to reach Minnie Island, the smallest park in the state, a short paddle offshore.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
Amenities & facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Connecticut state parks with pets allowed · swimming
Contact
Phone860-526-2336
Address126 Old Colchester Road, Salem, CT 06420
🎒 Gear up for Gardner Lake State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Quick-dry towels
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
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