Burr Pond State Park
| Burr Pond State Park | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Town | Torrington |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) [1] |
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| Area | 438 acres (177 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1949 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut
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| Website: Burr Pond State Park | |
Burr Pond State Park is a state-operated, public recreation site covering 438 acres (177 ha)[2] adjacent to Paugnut State Forest in the town of Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The state park surrounds Burr Pond, an 85-acre (34 ha),[3] man-made body of water with facilities for swimming, boating, and fishing.[4]
History
Burr Pond was created in 1851 when Milo Burr dammed several streams to create a source for power generation. The waterpower was used to operate a tannery and three sawmills.[4] One of Burr's industrial buildings was used from 1857 to 1861 by Gail Borden as his first commercially successful condensed milk factory. The building burned down in 1877; the remains of its stone foundations can be seen off Burr Mountain Road.[5][6] Signage identifies the spot.[7]
Burr Pond and the area around it were once part of Paugnut State Forest.[8] The acreage was transferred to the State Parks Division and became a state park in 1949.[4]
Activities and amenities
Burr Pond has several small inlets and islands, a rocky shore, and deep drop-offs in several places. Its maximum depth is only 13 feet (4.0 m). Fish species present include largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and brown bullhead.
A 2.25-mile-long (3.62 km) loop trail goes around the pond.[8] The 2-mile-long (3.2 km) John Muir Trail across Paugnut State Forest connects the park with Sunnybrook State Park.[9]
A swimming beach, picnic areas, concession stand, and boat rentals are offered seasonally.[10] A trailered boat launch is located at the pond's north end.[11]
References
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External links
- Burr Pond State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Burr Pond State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
