West Cornwall Covered Bridge
West Cornwall, CT
A red, one-lane covered bridge over the Housatonic from 1864, still carrying traffic on CT-128. Small pull-offs by the river, which is popular with fly fishers and paddlers.
The West Cornwall Covered Bridge is a covered bridge in West Cornwall in northwest Connecticut. Built in 1864, it is nicknamed the “Kissing Bridge” because couples in carriages once found a sheltered moment here.
According to Lonely Planet it is one of the two covered bridges in Connecticut that you can still drive across. The other, Bull’s Bridge, lies about 17 miles south in Kent. Visitors often photograph the bridge from the riverbank.
Nearby are Kent Falls State Park and the Audubon Sharon Center, among others. No confirmed information on parking or closures could be found; please follow the signs on site.
- Nearest town
- West Cornwall, CT
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.8712, -73.3633
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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All campsites in Connecticut · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is West Cornwall Covered Bridge?
West Cornwall Covered Bridge is in West Cornwall, CT, at GPS 41.8712, -73.3633. It is about 2 mi from Housatonic Meadows State Park.
Can you camp near West Cornwall Covered Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 56 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass West Cornwall Covered Bridge?
West Cornwall Covered Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills: covered bridges and Kent Falls.
What is there to see near West Cornwall Covered Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kent Falls State Park (7 mi), Lake Waramaug State Park (12 mi), Litchfield Green (12 mi) and Bulls Bridge (15 mi).
When is the best time to visit West Cornwall Covered Bridge?
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)