burr pond state park

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  740dianea

  Burr Pond is great for hiking and for Kayaking! Very pretty. The swimming is ok. I don't care for pond or lake swimming. But it is beautiful to be there!

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  jrkaosvenom

  Beautiful park great views and facilities. We made 2 trips to this park we liked it so much. We took younger children and teenagers.The parking was free and ample. There are bathrooms and several grilling areas throughout the park to use. There is a beach area with life guards and changing houses. There is also a kayak rental and consession stand which were both closed on both trips we made.It did not matter we had our own snackes and drinks. The fishing. was fun and each of us caught at least one fish which we released.The park has walking and hiking trails and a boat launch ramp. The views are pretty and we took plenty of pictures near the waterfall. A really.great experience cannot wait to return.

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  821melaniel

  Awful. Saw a park patrol officer repeatedly throwing large sticks and rocks at two quiet geese and their babies who were swimming in the shallow parts of the water. This occurred about three feet away from where my mother and I were relaxing. The trail is nice but the management, or at least this one particular worker, is terrible.

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  MagicJ_13

  Clean, close to home, just can't be beat. No entrance fee's and well groomed trails. Cannot say anything bad.

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  bilmatu

  Nested in the top of a large hill in Torrington, Ct no buildings on the lake. Surrounded by walking trails. Nice swimming area but the water gets very deep very fast. Good fishing and a state boat launch nearby that is free. Picnic area is expansive covers acres with spots near the beach, hidden in the woods or on a quiet cove. Lots of parking.

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  523MelissaR

  Nice trail that goes around the pond, not too difficult unless it's recently rained or melting snow. Very pretty in the fall, dogs allowed, supposed to be on leash but rarely are. Sometimes the other "hikers" are a little sketchy, but never had a problem. Be careful of snakes by the dam, lots of them. You can cross the spillway in low water, only a few inches deep.

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  melinb2014

  there is a great trail around this pond. wear your self some bugspray if you go. whole trail is in the shade.

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  BobR586

  Dirty, crowded, kids out of control, lots of open beer drinking, huge amounts of garbage all over, water Is dark and muddy. Did not feel safe here at all. This use to be a good place to go locally to cool off and enjoy the afternoon but no more. Went there, put up with the foul smells for about a half an hour and just had to leave. I strongly suggest to take the short drive to Mt. Tom in Litchfield.

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  carolc799

  Burr Pond is simply the best park overall in the state. There is a sandy beach, loads of picnic tables and barbecue grills in the evergreen and hardwood trees at the water's edge, good swimming (the water is very clean) and the best 2.2 mile trail that circles the lake. The fishing is often good but best done from a boat -- kayaks can be rented during high season. It is never very crowded with the exception of holidays. Dogs are permitted everywhere but the beach and the water but many people take their dogs to swim by the boat launch which has a separate parking area. I visit this park at least 3 days a week year round and I have never felt unsafe. There is a problem with goose poop from Canada geese from March (when they are making families) to early summer (when they avoid the greater population and the goslings are more mobile) but this seems to be true everywhere. Don't let it keep you away. A fee is charged in the summer.

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  panarama222

  The pond is very nice with a well maintained beach, picnic area, concession stand and bathrooms. There is a free public boat launch (no motors) and a wonderful trail around the pond. I have never done any fishing there but I often see others fishing and they appear to enjoy it.