State Park · Connecticut

Mount Tom State Park

Location: Litchfield County, Connecticut
Nearest town: 3.9 miles east of New Preston
Type: State Park

About Mount Tom State Park

231 acres of land along the southwest shore of Mount Tom Pond make up this park, spread across the towns of Washington, Litchfield, and Morris. The property centers on the Mount Tom Tower, a structure added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection oversees the grounds.

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

Getting there

Mount Tom State Park is in Litchfield County, Connecticut, 3.9 miles east of New Preston. 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.