Picnic Spots Near Me in Salem, CT

Minnie Island State Park

Minnie Island State Park
Gardner Lake, Montville, CT
Acre: 1 Activities: Boating, Fishing, Picnicking Location: The island is accessible only by boat.  It is in Gardner Lake opposite ... Read More

Devil's Hopyard State Park

Devil's Hopyard State Park
366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT
In 1919, the former State Park and Forest Commission obtained an 860 acre parcel located in the Millington section of Haddam. The principle feature... Read More

Salmon River State Forest

Salmon River State Forest
Route 16, Colchester, CT
Get a glimpse of earlier times as you walk through one of Connecticut's covered bridges.  Enjoy a day of fishing and a picnic along the Salmon... Read More

Nehantic State Forest

Nehantic State Forest
Route 156, Lyme, CT
Nehantic was the first state forest in New London County, and has all been purchased since 1925.  Considerable difficulty was experienced in s... Read More

Day Pond State Park

Day Pond State Park
Rt. 149, Colchester, CT
Visitors to Day Pond State Park will find the stone foundation reminders of the colonial era when water from the pond powered the nearby sawmill. N... Read More

Air Line State Park Trail

Air Line State Park Trail
Smith Street, East Hampton, CT
Though the rails are long gone, this rail bed once offered fashionable, rapid transit from New York to Boston.  Those who travel the corridor ... Read More

Gillette Castle State Park

Gillette Castle State Park
67 River Road, East Haddam, CT
It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point... Read More

Selden Neck State Park

Selden Neck State Park
Connecticut RIver, Lyme, CT
This island park is accessible only from the water. Formerly home to a farm and a stone quarry, it was cut off from the mainland by the powerful ru... Read More

Rock Neck State Park

Rock Neck State Park
244 West Main Street, East Lyme, CT
The beautiful, gently sloping, soft sandy beach, picnic areas, train watching, diverse trail systems and salt marsh viewing platforms mak... Read More

Mono Pond State Park Reserve

Mono Pond State Park Reserve
1.5 miles south of Route 66 on Hunt Road, Columbia, CT
Activities: Bird Watching, Boating, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Hunting Services: Boat Launch , Parking Read More

Eagle Landing State Park

Eagle Landing State Park
19 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT
Any acquisition of frontage along the Connecticut River is highly valued for its premium location and natural heritage significance. Eagle Landing ... Read More

Machimoodus State Park

Machimoodus State Park
128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT
Machimoodus’s 300 acres are testament to the commitment of the DEP to acquire and preserve important landscapes for both active and passive r... Read More

Mohegan Park

Mohegan Park
Mohegan Park Rd, Norwich, CT
Features:FishingMeeting SpaceOpen SpacePicnic TablesPlayscapeRunning/Walking Track or TrailSwimming Read More

Gay City State Park

Gay City State Park
Route 85, Hebron, CT
Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including th... Read More

Haddam Meadows State Park

Haddam Meadows State Park
Route 154, Town of Haddam, CT
Haddam Meadows State Park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnicking. In colonial times ... Read More
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