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Kent Falls State Park

Kent, CT

Nature

A series of cascades dropping about 250 feet through the woods beside US-7, with a short, steep trail along the falls from a meadow picnic area. Weekend parking fee for out-of-state cars.

Nearest town
Kent, CT
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.7765, -73.4180

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

Good to know

Best time to go

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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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Scenic byways

Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills: covered bridges and Kent Falls

98 mi8 stops2 days

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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
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Campsites nearby

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

FAQs

Where is Kent Falls State Park?

Kent Falls State Park is in Kent, CT, at GPS 41.7765, -73.4180. It is about 12 mi from Litchfield.

Can you camp near Kent Falls State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Silver Hill Campsite, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 55 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Kent Falls State Park?

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

What is there to see near Kent Falls State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Waramaug State Park (5 mi), West Cornwall Covered Bridge (7 mi), Bulls Bridge (8 mi) and Litchfield Green (12 mi).

When is the best time to visit Kent Falls State Park?

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)