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CT |
| description |
Once the site of a mill destroyed by fire in 1877, Burr Pond Picnic Shelter honors its historic past by marking the former mill site with a bronze tablet, located just below the falls. The site is a lovely place to enjoy nature and picnic with friends or family. Boating and swimming are both available. |
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Off Route 8 North: Exit 46. At the end of the ramp, take a left onto Pinewoods Road. At the first stop sign, go left onto Winsted Road. Follow Winsted Road for approximately 1 mile, and take a right at the blinking yellow light (the turn is marked with a park sign). The park is 1 mile down, on the left. |
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Park facilities include restrooms, a boat launch area, food concessions, picnic shelters, and picnic tables. |
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BURR POND PICNIC SHELTER |
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100125 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=CT&parkId=100125&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
You can now make a reservation for the day before your arrival and up until 11 months in advance All Parking fees are additional and will be collected on arrival at the gate. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Nearby attractions include Black Rock State Park, John A. Minetto State Park, Mt. Tom State Park, and Topsmead State Forest. |
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Burr Pond Picnic Shelter is located in western Connecticut. In 1851, Milo Burr, the area's namesake, placed a dam across the confluence of several mountain streams, impounding water for power and spurring the area's development. |
| recreationDescription |
Activities include swimming, picnicking, hiking, and fishing. |