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Steep Rock Preserve

Yes — dogs are welcome Dogs welcome. Off-leash permitted where a dog is under voice control - check the preserve's current rules at the kiosk before unclipping.

A land trust rather than a state park, and the difference shows: the Shepaug River loops through 998 acres of woods and voice-controlled dogs are genuinely welcome off lead.

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River Road, Washington Depot, CT
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The policy above is the standing rule of the agency that manages this land, as published on its own pages. Official page.

Rules change, and seasonal beach rules change twice a year. Check before a long drive.

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