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Kettletown State Park

Kettletown State Park
Photo: H. Morrow Long, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
New Haven County, Connecticut
Nearest town
4.2 miles south of Southbury
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Kettletown State Park

Managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, this land sits along the eastern shore of Lake Zoar, a stretch of the Housatonic River, spanning parts of Oxford and Southbury. Activities here include camping, hiking, picnicking, and fishing, all centered on the lake's shoreline. The park lies across two towns rather than one, giving access to the river-fed lake from either side.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Kettletown State Park is in New Haven County, Connecticut, 4.2 miles south of Southbury. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.