Black Rock State Park

The Black Rock State Park is a state park in the center of Torrington and Watertown in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The name derives from the 1.8 km ² park are the black rock formations, caused by graphite mining since 1657. The area also arrowheads and stone tools of the Mohegan, the Paugussett and the Tunxisindianer were found. South of the park opened in 1926 is the Mattatuck State Forest, both areas are connected by the Mattatuck Trail. The Black Rock Lake and the Black Rock Pond are accessible via other trails. Oak, pine and hemlock dominate the trees, the waters be increased for anglers with trout. Swimming, camping, and hiking are the most popular recreational recreations in the park. From the rock wall of Black Rock has views of the Naugatuck Valley, Watertown and Thomaston.

On July 10, 1989, the park was hit by a tornado. A 12- year-old girl was fatally injured by falling trees.