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State Parks in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

16 state parks in Northwest Hills Planning Region. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top state parks

Kent Falls State ParkState Park
Kent Falls State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Macedonia Brook State ParkState Park
Macedonia Brook State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Burr Pond State ParkState Park
Burr Pond State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Lake Waramaug State ParkState Park
Lake Waramaug State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Above All State ParkState Park
Above All State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Mount Bushnell State ParkState Park
Mount Bushnell State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Platt Hill State ParkState Park
Platt Hill State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Housatonic Meadows State ParkState Park
Housatonic Meadows State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
John A. Minetto State ParkState Park
John A. Minetto State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Mount Tom State ParkState Park
Mount Tom State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Beckley Furnace Industrial MonumentState Park
Beckley Furnace Industrial MonumentNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Mount Riga State ParkState Park
Mount Riga State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Humaston Brook State ParkState Park
Humaston Brook State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Dennis Hill State ParkState Park
Dennis Hill State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region
TopsmeadState Park
TopsmeadNorthwest Hills Planning Region
Stillwater Pond State ParkState Park
Stillwater Pond State ParkNorthwest Hills Planning Region

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How to photograph state parks

State parks often protect a signature feature — a gorge, lake or overlook — that is best in early morning before visitors and harsh light arrive.

  • Check park hours: many state parks close at dusk, which affects sunset and night shooting.
  • Ask rangers about photography permits for commercial work, models or drones.
  • Weekday mornings are the least crowded at popular viewpoints.
  • Trail maps often mark overlooks — combine them with the sun azimuth to plan.
  • Day-use fees or passes are common; buy them online before arriving.

Season: Spring wildflowers and autumn color are peak seasons in most parks.