Black Rock State Park is a seasonal public recreation area adjoining Mattatuck State Forest in the town of Watertown, Connecticut. The state park covers 444 acres (180 ha) 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.[3]
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| Location | Watertown, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°39′05″N 73°06′17″W / 41.65139°N 73.10472°W[1] |
| Area | 444 acres (180 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 771 feet (235 m)[1] |
| Established | 1926 |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website  |
History
editThe 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.[4] The Civilian Conservation Corps contributed to the park's development in the 1930s.[3]
Activities and amenities
editThe 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.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Black Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Black Rock State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. July 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Report of the State Park and Forest Commission to the Governor 1926 (Report). Hartford, Conn.: State of Connecticut. December 30, 1926. p. 23. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
External links
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- Black Rock State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Black Rock State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection