Southford Falls State Park is a public recreation area covering 126 acres in the towns of Oxford and Southbury, Connecticut. The state park offers fishing, hiking, waterfalls, a fire tower, and a covered bridge over Eight Mile Brook. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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✓LOCATION✓ Located on the route 67 end of 188 & with a rotary on the opposite end, this makes the commute convenient no matter which direction/area you're arriving from.
✓FAMILYFUN✓ This happens to be my 3 y/o favorite place to go with the dogs! Plenty of open space to run around - Play, Fish, Pack-A-Picnic. Hike up to the watch tower, or explore the main attraction..........
✓THE FALLS✓ Large rock formations & bridges are perfect viewing areas of the falls & photographer hot spots to capture those special moments - from wedding photos to baby shower/reveal photoshoot or family reunions, this is definitely the place you would want to go too.
✓Rich Farm Creamery✓ After a fun filled day, minutes away you'll find Rich Farm Ice Cream Shop, a MUST TRY if you have not yet. You won't be disappointed.
I highly recommend y'all head on down to Southford Falls for the day & as for Riches Farm, I give them 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ & promise y'all will love it as much as my family has over the...
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From the park to the hiking trail, there isn't much negative I can say about this place. I have done the blue trail countless times and the yellow trail once. It is a nice beginner hike with a fire tower at the finish. The view from the firetower leaves a lot to be desired with all of the overgrowth of trees, but it is nice to have a destination or point of interest while wandering in the woods. There is also a mini boardwalk along the blue trail where you can hang out by the stream right before the trail veers off from the water. Parking can be a bit tough at times, especially when an event is going on there. My favorite times to go are right after heavy rain or the first rainfall when snow is still on the ground. The falls roar at those times. Outside of the trail at the entrance is a large pond with srock fish and benches, grills, and a pavilion to hang out by. If you are in the area or live a few towns over, I highly recommend...
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Southford Falls is a wonderful place to take your children. You can fish, hike or sit by the falls. Open Spaces so you can play with your children. They do have barbecue facilities, but most people bring their own. The hike to the fire Tower has always amazed my son. He thinks it’s one of the coolest things. The covered bridge at the bottom of the Falls used to be part of a factory I believe that was built in the 19th century/1800s. If you walk alongside the river, you can see large old iron pipes that used to control the water for the old factory. By the covered bridge, you can see where the old grinding stones and water wheels were. Right at the bottom of the river is a small boardwalk so you can sit and listen to the water. It is...
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