Day Pond State Park

Day Pond State Park
Day Pond State Park
Location in Connecticut
Day Pond State Park
Day Pond State Park (the United States)
LocationColchester, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°33′24″N 72°25′08″W / 41.55667°N 72.41889°W / 41.55667; -72.41889
Area180 acres (73 ha)
Elevation440 ft (130 m)
Established1949
Administered byConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
DesignationConnecticut state park
WebsiteOfficial website

Day Pond State Park is a public recreation area covering 180 acres (73 ha) in the town of Colchester, Connecticut. The state park abuts Salmon River State Forest and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The park offers opportunities for hiking, swimming, shoreline fishing, picnicking and mountain biking.