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People walking on the old Bulls Bridge. This is one of the famous old covered bridges of New England, having been built in 1842. - panoramio📷 olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0

Bulls Bridge

Kent, CT

History

One of two covered bridges in Connecticut still open to cars, a one-lane span over the Housatonic with a short trail along the river gorge. The Appalachian Trail passes close by; small parking area.

Nearest town
Kent, CT
Category
History & culture
GPS
41.6755, -73.5095

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills: covered bridges and Kent Falls – People walking on the old Bulls Bridge. This is one of the famous old covered bridges of New England, having been built in 1842. - panoramio© olekinderhook · CC BY 3.0
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Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills: covered bridges and Kent Falls

98 mi8 stops2 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Laurel Trails Council Girl Scouts (Camp Seeley)Campsite
    8 mi from Bulls Bridge
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Southwestern Ct. Girl Scouts Council-Camp TopsideCampsite
    11 mi from Bulls Bridge
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Silver Hill CampsiteCampsite
    11 mi from Bulls Bridge
    Free
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Hemlock Hill Camp ResortCampsite
    15 mi from Bulls Bridge
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Belter's CampsitesCampsite
    19 mi from Bulls Bridge
    TentsFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camp MattatuckCampsite
    24 mi from Bulls Bridge
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Connecticut · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Bulls Bridge?

Bulls Bridge is in Kent, CT, at GPS 41.6755, -73.5095. It is about 17 mi from Litchfield.

Can you camp near Bulls Bridge?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Laurel Trails Council Girl Scouts (Camp Seeley), about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 47 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Bulls Bridge?

Bulls Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills: covered bridges and Kent Falls.

What is there to see near Bulls Bridge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Waramaug State Park (7 mi), Kent Falls State Park (8 mi), West Cornwall Covered Bridge (15 mi) and Litchfield Green (17 mi).

When is the best time to visit Bulls Bridge?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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