Hop Brook Lake

About Hop Brook Lake

Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and fields. Canoes, sailboards and rowboats are welcome on the 21-acre lake. The lake and its feeder streams are stocked with trout by the State. Cross-country skiing is popular during winter. For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.

How to Get There

From I-84 West, take exit 17 to end of ramp. Turn left (South) onto route 63. At the 4th traffic light, turn left into park entrance. Project office is 1 mile further South on left side. From I-84 East, take exit 17. Turn right at end of ramp. Travel south through 2 traffic lights. Park entrance will be on the left side. Park office is 1 mile further South on the same side.

Plan Your Visit to Hop Brook Lake

Heading to Hop Brook Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)