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Hopeville Pond State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 965 Google reviews · Running trail in Griswold, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hopeville Pond State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This serene spot offers an 80-site campground, boat launch, biking & walking trails & picnic tables.
What runners say about Hopeville Pond State Park
“not to mention the PERFECT showering conditions, temp is perfect & very clean.”
“Awesome place to bring my dog; really nice facilities, big wide trails, and the scenery is, of course, just gorgeous.”
“No lifeguards on duty and it can get busy but there are a bunch of picnic tables and nice shady areas too.”
“The pond is very quiet unless you go by the beach, but even then it's quite pleasant.”
The Canoe sites are where it's at! They are 5 sites in that area offering some privacy from the other campbrounds. There are 5 Canoe sites and they are waterfront. Great for a family affair.
A great place. Love it here. Great for camping, rv, cabin, electric, water,hot showers. Toilets. Baseball , public beach, camping area beach, boating, kayaking, fishing,hiking,family friendly .very clean and peaceful
We enjoyed our experience here. Checked in on a Friday in July and checked out on Sunday. Stayed in a standard non-electric campsite on F-street. Sites in this loop are further away from the pond and shower/washing station, but have trees/vegetation between sites offering more privacy than the sites near the pond.
We went recently for a ladies camping weekend. The park is very nice, it’s a great place for families looking to have some relaxing time away from a busy life. The park is set up to be more like a community base setting. Every one is friendly and is happy to help with whatever questions you have.
Trail conditions & character
“The pond is very quiet unless you go by the beach, but even then it's quite pleasant.”
“Awesome place to bring my dog; really nice facilities, big wide trails, and the scenery is, of course, just gorgeous.”
“No lifeguards on duty and it can get busy but there are a bunch of picnic tables and nice shady areas too.”
“Not very secluded sites, more of a family camping vibe with full bathrooms and showers, and some generators running.”
“I don’t mind people having their pets but when you go to the facility and find a dog in the baby changing table, that clearly violates the rule.”
“Pros: Big and level campsites with a picnic table and campfire ring and lots of shade.”
Plan your run at Hopeville Pond State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone(860) 376-2920
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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