Travel Guide to River Highlands State Park

Getting There

• Car

  From any location in the Connecticut River Valley, head towards I-91. If you are near Middletown, take Route 9 South. Merge onto I-91 South towards New Haven. Take exit 21 for I-691 East towards Meriden. Continue on I-691 East for about 5 miles and then take exit 1 to merge onto Route 3 South towards Cromwell. Continue on Route 3 South for approximately 3 miles, then take exit 10 for Route 372 West. After a short distance, turn right onto Field Road. Follow Field Road until you reach River Highlands State Park, located at J9F9+2W, 113 Field Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416. Parking is available on-site.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  Take a CT Transit bus to Cromwell. You can board the bus from various locations in the Connecticut River Valley, such as Middletown or Hartford. Check the CT Transit website for specific routes and schedules. Once you arrive at the Cromwell bus station, you will need to walk or take a local taxi service to River Highlands State Park. The park is approximately 1.5 miles from the bus station, so walking might take around 30 minutes. Alternatively, consider using ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft to reach the park more conveniently.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer cycling, start from any point in the Connecticut River Valley and head towards Route 3 South. Ensure you have a bike lane or path available on your route. Once you reach the Cromwell area, take Field Road to access River Highlands State Park. The park offers bike racks for parking. Make sure to wear a helmet and follow local traffic rules while cycling.