Bluff Point State Park

The trails are well kept and you can go out on the beach. It’s clean, mostly kid and pet-friendly. There are some rocky parts and an abandoned boat as well.

Perfect place for a walk! Very scenic and the main loop is very easy to navigate all the way around the peninsula. Lots of side trails to explore as well!

Nice 3.5 mile easy hike on well-used path. Very crowded during COVID, although people were mindful of distancing. Features foundation stones of Governor Winthrops 1700s home, and views of the Sound. Easy access to strand. Single outhouse on location. Ample parking.

This was a great find! A wonderful, simple 3+ mile loop with water views and nice wooded areas. The path is rocky and has a few muddy areas, but overall its really nice! There are several spots along the water that you can visit and enjoy! Ill be back!

Beautiful park! If you dont mind a longer hike you can get to the nature preserve and see pink/purple sand! We went around the entire edge of park, about 6 miles with very little incline.

Great place to hike bike walk and water sports. Beautiful scenery.I paddleboard here often, easy in and out of water. Plenty of parking.Great trailsMy favorite trail goes along the water leading to a beach that is beautiful and peaceful!You can paddle there as well

This place is amazing. There is a great view. Great trails. A lake to go swimming. Best of all, if you take the right path, you can go down by the water, and overview everything, the lake, and the state park its self. It is so pretty, and you should definitely check it out, youll have a lot of fun. And its great for the whole family.

Its a good park with a lot of side trails. Sometimes it is absolutely packed, and I have to think its because of its location. It is in a densely pack part of town. There is also fishing, biking, a beach and a picnic area so it has a lot of different activities going on there.

Had only about 2 hrs to spend here but it was worth it. Good trails, fantastic lake and beautiful sunset. Some wildlife too, big fishes and crabs. Port a potty was also there but could use cleaning.

Great place to walk with stunning views! It was a glorious day and we truly enjoyed ourselves. This is definitely a place to put on your list if you love the beach!!!

Used to really enjoy coming here for my daily walks. However for the past several weeks there have been more and more large groups of peoples and even functions with 25 or more people with masks optional. It has become a Covid Hot Spot waiting to happen. Hope it goes back to normal soon, I miss my go to walking trail.

Almost 1.5 mile walk to the beach area, but it is beautiful. The water is clear and calm. We loved it!

I went here with my school for Earth day to pick up trash. It was absolutely clean! We had no trash to pick up, and the views are amazing. We walked the full trail and it was beautiful.

Gorgeous and very well maintained paths! So pretty!

Nice walking and bike trail. Beautiful coastal views and forest. The path to the bluff itself isnt marked so we accidentally passed it at first and decided to go back. If you use Google maps as you walk to check your location you can find it more easily.

Beautiful natural Park and yes it is free for everyone to enjoy! You can hike the trail to the beach, or drive to the parking lot and fish and or crab from your car or river bank. You can watch the planes land at the Groton airport. You can also picnic at this park. What a great spot to be with friends and family..or maybe if you can get away you can take your pole and catch some fish relaxing alone. Enjoy!

It is a nice place for a sunset walk...a peaceful place to think...

Woods and ocean cant go wrong. Definitely some walking, but thats good you.

Fun place to bike. Plenty of trails. Being by the water is a nice bonus.

Really loved it here. The road is a little rough coming in, but we made it in our little Corolla just fine. Just make sure to drive slow and pay attention because the potholes are plentiful and deep.The trails were well maintained and the view of the sounds is beautiful.

Great hike, beach is not good for sun bathing

Great tails, very friendly people and the scenery was second to none!

Beautiful....quiet.... people leave you alone

Didnt get our sauces we ordered but we were able to flag someone down to bring then to us.

Very nice park, plenty of parking, wide walking trail. Be prepared for a VERY long walk to get down to the beaches or to the shore.

Great place for a nice long walk. Pet friendly!

Lots of rocks but quiet and relaxing ... Good place to relax by the water when tide is low

Great time. Bring your Mountain Bike

Lovely state park. No parking or entrance fee. Wide and clear trails. Perfect for kids and strollers, biking, running, and an easy walking trail. They do allow dogs and horses. Bathrooms are available at the beginning and at some point along the trail. There are picnic tables as well. Great way to spend a nice day outside.

I was sent here by a local eatery to have an enjoyable spot to eat my takeout. All I saw was the view from the parking lot, but it was a beautiful May evening with the sun glancing of the water. Very quiet, picturesque, and relaxing. It certainly enhanced the meal. Even with the woman changing her clothes right next to me.

If youre looking for a nice hike and views, I suggest going to check it out! It was a nice and relaxing experience

Very nice place. You can run, bike, hike, swim, fish, canoe etc. A lot of parking space. Good for everybody!

Beautiful park. Wide trails and pet friendly. There are port-a-potties near the parking lot and picnic tables by the water. There is a small airport near therr, and it was neat to the see planes take off and land. The view point from the bluff is breathtaking. It was fun to walk through the woods to come upon the beach. Great place for a picnic and a relaxing walk.

Love the trails,people,fishing, and more than one beach.. Oh yea the bluff and scenery is awesome

Decent place to go hiking by the ocean. Great ocean views. Well maintained and well-marked trails. I visited in the winter and there were still quite a few people out there. The trails a very easy without much elevation. I do prefer trails with some decent elevation though.

Great place for a walk by the beach. Mostly level great for families.

Love this place! There are a lot of trails here but the only downside is that they arent well marked.

Great trails and beautiful scenery.

Great park to ride your mountain bike, kayak, hike, or just enjoy the beach. The trail is a well-maintained dirt/gravel road that leads to a bluff overlooking the ocean. There is an extending point that forms a crescent shaped beach on one side and the brackish water of an estuary on the other. It takes about 20 minutes to walk all the way out to the bluff, and the entire loop is about 4.5 miles. So, its not for the faint of heart, but its beauty makes it well worth the effort.

Great trails for walking, shores for fishing or relaxing and waters for yakin and clamming! Usually fairly busy but tons of room for everyone. Can sit and watch the planes come in to the airport! Bring the dogs and horses, everyone else does

Nice place for a simple walk, not challenging at all, although it is also a good place for a run, bike, or horse back riding.

This place gets packed quickly so get there early. That said it was a great place for a family hike. It offers an easy to follow path with some picturesque views.

Great spot! Kept clean and the trail is nice and very simple, ideal for families, runners, and new hikers. Solid spot for kayaking as well. The beach is nice and fairly small. Lookout for jellyfish!

Had some great finds on the beach there, also a great place to kayak

Amazing place. Nice and easy trails. Great fo a family outing.

Very nice walk. Me and my fiancée love to walk there and we love nature

Nice trail to the beach and bluff. Good lookouts, wasnt too crowded. Could use better signs and map.

Really unique spot. Pretty woods, gorgeous undeveloped coastal land.

Love coming here everything I get a chance. Beautiful view of the sound.

This is one of the most gorgeous parks Ive ever hiked in. There are beautiful water views and you can access the cobble beaches at points. If you do decide to go, bring bug spray because some parts are infested with mosquitoes.

Love it here!! Perfect for walking, jogging, running, biking. Small beach there to visit. Beautiful views

Awesome place to hike, picnic, collect shells/rocks and even catch a sunset or sunrise. Watch out for potholes and pedestrians! Be respectful of our parks!

Had a wonderful time here with my family!

Great hike to take my kids on!

Great main Trail, even when busy.Awesome early in the morning.

The entrance is detrimental to anyone’s shock system, unless you’re in a Range/Land Rover. Very slow to get to the parking area, butThe view and hiking is gorgeous.

Ample parking, many places to put in your kayak, variety of wildlife, easy access trails for walking, biking, horseback riding.. A gem of an area for a variety of activities.

Lots of rocks that hurt to walk on and bad roads to drive on but it was still fun and a great view.

Nice wide trail, with plenty of parking. Also, theres signage a few blocks out, to guide you to the place once you get close (which helps).

Out of state plates end up paying $17 for parking. The road in is about the quality of the oregon trail. $17 to park for a WALKING TRAIL.

Nice quiet place to go walking / exercising. Has a nice beach and a boat launch. Clean and well maintained.

Bluff point park is pretty easy to access off of 95 with plenty of parking. There are several picnic tables near there parking lot and a few scattered throughout the trail.The trails around the point are easy to navigate for all ages. The beach areas are nice also but you can not have dogs on them from April til August due to nesting birds ( there are signs posted at the beaches).We visited on a weekday so I can not speak on how crowded it may get on a weekend.If your looking for a place to walk, bike, or kayak on the shore Bluff Point is worth checking out

Love how you can feel complete peace and isolation here even when it’s a busy day. Everyone’s always friendly. Dogs, including mine, are always leashes and cleaned up after. Great place for a run, walk or just to go hang in a beautiful day

My favorite day hike

Nice wide, flat trail between a heavily wooded area and the Shoreline which ends at a bluff overlooking Fishers Island Sound. View of at least 4 lighthouses. There is also a long, quiet beach to the west of the bluff. There are many smaller trails off the large one through the woods.

Very nice walking path. Out of state has to pay to park.

What can I say mother nature and its inherent beauty. Rest and relaxation.

So much to do. Kayak, bike riding, fishing, hiking, so much fun for everybody in the family

Easy trail with amazing scenery ending at Bluff point.

Its a nice 2 or so mile walk down a dirt road with mini stops along the way to find a spot by the water and chill. But its worth going all the way to the lookouts which have pretty sweet views and theres a nice beach out that way. Simple and cheap fun all day, bring lots of water. Cheers

A nice local place to take a good walk or hike. Different varieties of scenery and just a small area. I always enjoy walking there.

Ive coming here since a boy. Now I take my kids here. Great place that is one of that last free activities in ct.

Very nice place for hiking.

Good hiking and swimming. Nice rocky beach. Dogs welcome

Great place to walk with the family, very well maintained, always a fun time wether its hiking, biking, kayaking, or even swimming. Highly recommend if your into nature and the outdoors!

Beautiful, moderately trafficked hike thats relatively easy.

Great hike. Its reasonable for all walks of life. Horses, dogs aswell.Lots of shade alomg thr trails, the beaches are alright. great for clamming, crabbing and regualr fishing.bring your canoes, kayaks, and bikes.dont forget sunscreen and bug repellent

This place is so beautiful in every season.

Nice for hike, ocean view, dog walk

Nice and green lots of open space great trails.

A local favorite to walk. Great views, easy walk.

Beautiful park, most people enjoy the main fire road loop, a wide dirt/gravel path offering expansive views that is great for many activities including walking, running, hiking and biking. Also many miles of great, albeit unmarked single-track connecting to the main fire road. Additional rocky paths near the point and a mile of beach bring visitors right up the water. Additionally connects to Haley Farm State Park and the Groton cross town trail, providing more options for exploration. One of the very best CT State parks, of which there are many. Parking is free and there are many spaces.

A beautiful hike with small beaches. The parking lot can be pretty full sometimes, no problems parking after 5 pm.

Nice, clean park. Outhouses available. We use the trail often for running (about 3.5 miles) and water is calm for paddling. We love it.

No one wears masks here, its practically a trump rally. One lady went out of her way to point out we were wearing them.

Very cool place. Went for a hike on a well maintained trail.

The full trail took me about an hour and I am someone you wouldn’t call outdoorsy. However, the view is quite scenic and it’s my Friday afternoon go-to relaxation route. I suggest not doing the full trail but do the water side both there and back. Also, saw a long tailed deer for the first time there... I was extremely confused.

Great place to walk, hike, ride mountain bikes and kayak. Good fishing and clamming also.

Alleviating walk with the family! great sights that made for great pictures!

Peaceful and people o paths were respectful.

Nice 3 mile hike with great beach front.

Bluff Point has great of views of the Sound, marshes, and Groton, not to mention the foundation of Winthrops house.

Superb must go if you stay near it

An amazing park. Been there multiple times, I love the trail. Was volunteering for Audubon Society and DEEP, fencing the birds nest by the beach.

Plenty of parking and plenty of space to enjoy the water and the views without being crowded.

Beautiful state park along the ocean and a very protected inland water area. Great for hikes, picnics, biking, kayaking, and photography.

Good place to go in the evening for a sunset. Everytime I had been here has a different view of the nature. You can park the car and take a trek to the beach which is some 1 to 1.5 miles far. The trek is nice as you have to go near the shore all along. I have seen people going in there during winters as well. Its closed at sunset everyday.

Really nice for a bike. Bring comfortable shoes and always pack water

My son and I love watching the airplanes take off.

Very relaxing area. Havent explored the whole place yet. However from what ive seen alot to do here