Mansfield Hollow State Park

Category: State park

Address: 31 Old Willimantic Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235, USA

Phone: +18604559057

Reviews

Laura Kinlock

Sep 27, 2020

Peaceful place! Many lovely views, both paved as well as rustic trails. We come here often and never tire of the beauty here. You have to try the dam trail at least once during late afternoon close to sunset the view is spectacular! Parking lot for that trail is just off of rte 6, east of the airport.

Russell Ford

Jul 5, 2018

Great park. Many miles of hiking trails and wonderful paddling opportunities. Always very clean. One down side is you can't swim in the lake. The power lines that run through the park are a little bit of a bummer but don't take away from it much. Great wildlife from a kayak! I saw a beaver, deer, and several great blue herons.

Peter Keefe

Jun 3, 2018

Wonderful park to hike or kayak at. Big lake, divided in half by the access road. There are a variety of trails for all difficulties. There's also some fishing opportunities, but I have had only moderate success.

Penny L. Tracy

Feb 20, 2018

This is a favorite spot for a great many people. Lots of acreage with trails for hiking. Many love to jog or walk the dam. Dog walkers abound. There are areas for picnicking, a baseball field, and beautiful scenery. You can canoe, kayak, boat and fish in the summer with restrictions since it is a public water supply. There is also ice fishing in the winter. It is great for birderwatchers also, there is even a great heron that loves to come for lunch below the dam.No swimming is allowed.

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Questions & Answers

Is there cliffs

Roger Howard | Apr 29, 2020
Trevor Roberts | Apr 30, 2020

No Cliffs

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Is this a good kayaking spot? Crowded on weekends?

Kari Lowe | Oct 1, 2021
Lynz Morahn | Oct 2, 2021

It's a good kayaking spot. It's huge, so even if the boat launch is busy, it's easy to find space away from people.

Is there a cost to rent the pavilion?

Lily C | Oct 1, 2021
Luis Hernandez | Oct 2, 2021

Last time I used it in 2019 there was no cost and I don't think that has changed.

Are the picnic tables available to use?

Allison Rodwill | Apr 29, 2021
Melinda Couture | Apr 30, 2021

Yes they are 🤗

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Can I fish here

renee reyes | Apr 30, 2019
Penny L. Tracy | May 1, 2019

As long as you have a fishing license.

Can we swim in the lake?

Shane Kelley | Apr 30, 2019
Mike Garabedian | May 1, 2019

No. You can swim at Bicentennial Pond. It's not far from there.

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