Litchfield / Connecticut
Mount Tom State Park
A stone tower crowns the hill above Mount Tom Pond.
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A reason to wander.
A stone tower crowns the hill above Mount Tom Pond. This Litchfield park lets a day move from a climb through the woods to designated lakeside recreation, with the summit providing the broader view of the surrounding hills.
Look for, learn about, or try
- Boating
- Fishing
- Geology
- Hiking
- Historic
- Nature
- Picnicking
- Scuba
- Swimming
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Guide reviewed September 8, 2026. Hours, access and programs can change. Use the official sources below for the latest details.
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