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Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Pomfret, Connecticut
Pomfret state park with a shallow swim pond, Wolf Den lore, and Table Rock views.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
5 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Pomfret park off Route 44 famous for the Wolf Den where Israel Putnam shot the last wolf in CT. A shallow swim pond and beach sit at the Mashamoquet Brook campground; water level drops sharply in dry summers. Trails reach Table Rock and the den.
- Also known as
- Mashamoquet Brook, Wolf Den State Park
- County
- Windham
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Brook
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State parkSwim pondQuiet cornerFamily pickHistoric site
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlyHiking shortPicnicWildlife viewing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Seasonal lifeguard only
Algae advisories past
Shallow warm water
Slippery rock
Tick and snake habitat
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.85116, -71.98092
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Brook · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Route 44 in Pomfret, signed entrance at 147 Wolf Den Road / 276 Mashamoquet Road.
0.1 miShort walkMixedLot510 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved lot by the swim pond; campground lots are for registered guests only. No pets on beach.
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