Located in the rock-strewn valley of the Housatonic River, Housatonic Meadows State Park is a 452-acre state park area along the Housatonic River that services both the towns of Sharon and Cornwall. Surrounded by the rugged hills of the northwestern uplands, the public recreation area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, camping, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, and fly-fishing on a two-mile stretch of river. The tall pines along the riverbank are ideal for camping, and a 61-campsite features restrooms, showers, potable water, a pay telephone, and ample parking. Nearby parks include the Macedonia Brook State Park, the Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent, and the Mohawk Mountain State Forest.

90 US-7, Sharon, CT 06069, Map

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