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Stoddard Hill State Park, Ledyard, CT

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Sports & Outdoors

Stoddard Hill State Park

A small riverfront state park on the Thames River offering boating, fishing, hiking, and water views.

1917 CT-12, Ledyard, CT 06335 · Ledyard, CT

About Stoddard Hill State Park

This compact state park sits on the eastern bank of the Thames River in Ledyard and covers about 55 acres. Visitors can launch car-top boats at a gravel ramp on a tidal estuary, fish from the shore, or climb a trail to the park's high point for views over the river and Stoddard Cove. A stone-walled family cemetery and a former Native American lookout add historic interest. The park has no restrooms, and buses carrying more than 30 passengers are not permitted.

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