Bluff Point State Park
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Bluff Point view of Fisher's / Long Island Sound with Fisher's Island (left) and the New London Ledge Lighthouse (right) visible on the horizon. | |
Bluff Point State Park Location in Connecticut Bluff Point State Park Bluff Point State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Groton, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°18′51″N 72°02′07″W / 41.31417°N 72.03528°W |
| Area | 806 acres (326 ha) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website |
Bluff Point State Park is a public recreation area and nature preserve on an undeveloped peninsula located between the Poquonnock River and Mumford Cove on Long Island Sound in the town of Groton, Connecticut. The state park's 806 acres (326 ha) encompass a barrier beach, steep cliffs, forested sections, and tidal wetlands; 778 acres (315 ha) are designated as a coastal reserve. Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, boating, saltwater fishing, and shell fishing. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.