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Sleeping Giant State Park: dogs on trails

Hamden, Connecticut

Connecticut allows leashed pets in most state parks and forests, but not in buildings, swimming areas or state park campgrounds. At Sleeping Giant: picnic areas and hiking trails, yes, on a leash.

Source: CT DEEP, Sleeping Giant State Park. Checked October 27, 2026.

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