State park
Black Rock State Park
15 locals recommend
Location
151-599 Bidwell Hill Rd
Watertown, CT
Tips from locals
There’s unfettered natural beauty in the north of Watertown at this 444-acre park on the site of a graphite mine first worked in the middle of the 17th century. At the heart of the park is Black Rock Pond, a place for swimming and fishing in summer, walled by high rocky ledges growing hemlock pine and oak.
439 ac park, campsites, hiking trails, and ponds for fishing and swimming. Beautiful scenic views.
The best view in the area is from Black Rock. Fall foliage is incredible from here!