Indian Well State Park
260 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
153 acres · 3 miles of trails
Overlook Lake Housatonic from Indian Well State Park in Shelton, near its waterfall and swim area. Leashed dogs use shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on trails. Keep pets off the swim beach.
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- Park
- Indian Well State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Shelton, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.3328, -73.0856
- Size
- 153 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 153 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
153-acre state park on Lake Housatonic with waterfall + swim area. Leashed dogs on trails (NOT swim beach).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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