Devil's Hopyard trails

Dogs on a leash all year

Woodland trails along the Eightmile River past Chapman Falls. Not in the campground.

Source: CT DEEP, Devil's Hopyard State Park. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Devil's Hopyard State Park: the rule in full

Connecticut allows leashed pets in most state parks and forests, but not in buildings, swimming areas or state park campgrounds. At Devil's Hopyard: picnic areas and hiking trails, yes, on a leash; not in the campground.

Dog walks nearby

• Gillette Castle trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Wadsworth Falls trailsDogs on a leash all year
• Bluff Point coastal trailDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Rocky Neck State ParkNo dogs all year
• Harkness Memorial State ParkNo dogs all year
• Hammonasset BeachNo dogs from April 2 to September 29. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Silver Sands State ParkNo dogs all year
• Sherwood Island State ParkNo dogs from April 15 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time