State Park · Connecticut, United States
Bluff Point State Park
Bluff Point State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1963.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New London, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1963 |
| Coordinates | 41.3250° N, 72.0286° W |
| Managed by | Connecticut state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bluff Point State Park
Bluff Point State Park is a public recreation area and nature preserve on an undeveloped peninsula located between the Poquonnock River and Mumford Cove on Long Island Sound in the town of Groton, Connecticut. The state park's 806 acres (326 ha) encompass a barrier beach, steep cliffs, forested sections, and tidal wetlands; 778 acres (315 ha) are designated as a coastal reserve. Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, boating, saltwater fishing, and shell fishing. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Groton, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Groton |
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 41.7 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 54.4 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 88.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bluff Point State Park?
Bluff Point State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.3250° N, 72.0286° W).
When was Bluff Point State Park established?
Bluff Point State Park was established in 1963, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Bluff Point State Park?
The nearest town is Groton, Connecticut. located in the town of Groton.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Connecticut_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Connecticut state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluff_Point_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).