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Mono Pond State Park Reserve
Columbia, Connecticut
Shallow 113-acre Columbia pond; boat launch, fishing, no swim listing.
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
113-acre shallow pond in Columbia averaging 3.5 feet deep. A state boat launch serves canoes, kayaks, and small rowboats (8 mph limit); swimming is not a listed activity. Warm-water fishing for bass, pickerel, and crappie is the draw.
- Also known as
- Mono Pond
- County
- Tolland
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State reservePondQuiet cornerBoat launchNo swim designated
Good for
Paddling kayakPaddling canoeFishing bassBirdwatchingWildlife viewingNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No designated swim
Shallow warm water
Limited cell service
Tick and snake habitat
Invasive weeds
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.67890, -72.31060
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim open
Arrival directions
Off Pine Street / Erdoni Road in Columbia; turn on Doubleday Road to the state boat launch on the west shore.
0.1 miShort walkMixedLot543 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Small gravel DEEP boat-launch lot; room for about 10 cars plus trailers. No restrooms.
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