Kent Falls State Park
Kent, CT
A series of cascades dropping about 250 feet through the woods beside US-7, with a short, steep trail along the falls from a meadow picnic area. Weekend parking fee for out-of-state cars.
Kent Falls State Park in Kent, Connecticut, lies in the Litchfield Hills and centers on Kent Falls, a cascade on Falls Brook, a tributary of the Housatonic. The brook drops about 250 feet in less than a quarter mile, in six or more steps; the largest drop plunges about 70 feet into a pool.
A stone-step trail runs alongside the falls with viewing platforms (about 0.84 miles round trip according to ctparks.com). At the bottom is a terraced flagstone area with a calm pool, plus a replica covered bridge and picnic areas. The state received about 200 acres in 1919 as a gift from Alain C. White; the park now covers 307 acres.
According to ctparks.com, out-of-state vehicles pay $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends and holidays; Connecticut vehicles park free. Swimming and entering the water are prohibited. Check fees and hours in advance.
- Nearest town
- Kent, CT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 41.7765, -73.4180
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Kent Falls State Park?
Kent Falls State Park is in Kent, CT, at GPS 41.7765, -73.4180. It is about 5 mi from Housatonic Meadows State Park.
Can you camp near Kent Falls State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Silver Hill Campsite, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 55 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kent Falls State Park?
Kent Falls State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills: covered bridges and Kent Falls and Waterfalls, white churches and dinosaur tracks: by camper through inland Connecticut, from the Litchfield Hills to the Quiet Corner.
What is there to see near Kent Falls State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Waramaug State Park (5 mi), West Cornwall Covered Bridge (7 mi), Bulls Bridge (8 mi) and Litchfield Green (12 mi).
When is the best time to visit Kent Falls State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)