West Rock Ridge State Park

Connecticut State Park

Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only

West Rock Ridge State Park entrance fee

Free entry

West Rock Ridge State Park hours

Open Daily

(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Drive to summit, Memorial Day – late October.

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

About West Rock Ridge State Park

A six-mile ridge climbing from 400 feet at the New Haven summit to 715 at High Rock in Bethany. The overlooks take in the harbour, the Sound, Sleeping Giant and Lakes Dawson and Watrous.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Phone203-287-5658

Address29 Main Street, Hamden/New Haven, CT 06518

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