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Ross Pond State Park
Killingly, Connecticut
Undeveloped state park on 45-acre Ross Pond, Killingly. Woods-road access, no beach, no lifeguard.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Undeveloped state park on 45-acre Ross Pond in western Killingly. A woods-road trail reaches the southern shore. No beach, no lifeguard — locals paddle and fish from the shallow cove.
- Also known as
- Ross Pond
- County
- Windham
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State parkUndevelopedQuiet cornerKillinglyWindham county
Good for
SwimmingPaddling kayakPaddling canoeFishing bassBirdwatchingWildlife viewing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Submerged stumps
Unknown depth
Tick and snake habitat
Limited cell service
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.77781, -71.85791
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.3 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From I-395 Exit 50 take Route 101 east, then Buck Hill Road to Ross Road. Park at the gate and walk the woods road in.
0.3 miShort walkMixedLot478 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Dirt pull-off at the gated woods road — room for three or four cars, no bathrooms, no fee.
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