State park

Black Rock State Park

The park entrance is 2.8 miles from East Haven. 78 campsites. Day use costs CT plates free; out-of-state parking fees Apr–Oct at fee parks. Black Rock State Park is a state park in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Black Rock State Park
Photo: Wmurph04, CC BY-SA 3.0

Black Rock State Park map

Black Rock State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Black Rock State Park has 78 developed campsites in 1 campground.
Entry to Black Rock State Park costs CT plates free; out-of-state parking fees Apr–Oct at fee parks.
Black Rock State Park is 2.8 miles from East Haven.
Yes, Black Rock Lake is open to swimming at Black Rock State Park.

Before you go

Black Rock State Park is 2.8 miles from East Haven.

Camping at Black Rock State Park

Black Rock State Park has 78 developed campsites in 1 campground.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • The park is crossed by the Mattatuck Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • National Historical Parks Weir Farm National Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

  • Black Rock Lake

Public lands next to Black Rock State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.