Reviews

Donna Ferrigno

Devil's Hopyard is a beautiful state park with many trails. Pick the one best suited for your level before you walk. The orange trail was definitely a vigorous hike. Begin and end with the sights and sounds of the falls... tranquility at its best.

C. L. McLaughlin

Beautiful little park, no rangers or visitor center, no bathrooms other than 1 Porta potty. QR code you have to scan for trails and the map doesn't provide info on trail difficulty or length.

S Nahr

Challenging hike. Orange loop and vista. There are lots of stones and roots and some challenging uphill climbs but excellent views and beautiful tree lined trails. We went earlier in the morning to avoid large crowds, and it was very serene.

Ladyin NY

We parked next to the water fall. The trail to the fall was short but steep. I was able to get to the waterfall with a walking stick. I saw quite a few people swim there. Some climbed up to the fall too. The water is not that clean though. Because there is a camp ground in the upstream... We also checked out the tidy covered bridge. Other than that not much to see. The toilet was terribly smelly 😣😣😣

Marisa Balletti-Lavoie

Next stop on our Connecticut Waterfall Road Trip: Chapman Falls at Devil’s Hopyard State Park! These gorgeous falls cascade over unique rock formations with a steady, powerful flow. The hike down to the base (and back up again) is a solid 7 out of 10 for difficulty, but absolutely worth it for the views and the experience. Bonus fun? Local legend says the oddly shaped potholes in the rock were formed by the devil himself—his hoofprints scorched into stone as he fled the area. Spooky? Maybe. Beautiful? Definitely. Another gem in our one-day, seven-falls adventure!

Aramis Martinez

Very pretty area. Big waterfall and nice ambience. Picnic tables and outdoor stoves.

Zachary MacDonald

One of the best parks in the state of CT. The vista trail has been a place for friends and I to visit since I was a child. The other half of the park has small caves and a honeycomb of trails. You really can’t go wrong here. There’s even a waterfall. If you’re in CT you should stop here.

Richard L

I grew up in these woods. My parents house borders the property. I love it here. I woke up early went for a coffee and brought my dog for a morning sunrise hike. If your looking for peace and quiet you can find it here.

Joshua Lamb

Awesome hike and awesome waterfall. Anyone can walk to the waterfall with little effort. There are several large parking areas and plenty of parking. Park was well kept in the fall. Not a drop of trash. I can’t wait to come back when the water level is higher. I hear the waterfall can really get roaring. Hikes were all awesome. We did the orange trail. A very small rock climbing area is required so if you don’t have the knees then you should skip the hike. -Kid friendly (brought our 7 year old) -Pet friendly (saw lots of dogs) -Budget friendly (free in state parking as usual) -Great nearby activities including gilette castle! -Great view at the end of the mountains. (Especially in the fall!)

Rina

Its a nice place. Good for hiking, fishing. But the trails are a bit rocky. You can follow the trail sign. It’s dog friendly but very small dogs won’t be make it probably. The parking place is huge. Should not be any problem. There’s one parking for the falls another one for the state park. The third one for the campground. You can find the trail maps from the QR code in the board - right in front of the covered bridge. The orange trail ( around 2.5 miles) seems the longest. There were signs to be aware from bears. So, suggested to go with groups. I loved the Chapman falls so much. we went almost near tot the falls. During autumn, it will look awesome. We went at the beginning of fall season. The only drawbacks I can say is there’s no proper restrooms. There were CSR’s , the movable ones. Apart from that, Overall , a great place. Will visit again. Pavilion was also there for birthday celebration. Its bit difficult for elderly or children, otherwise okay. Visit in a sunny day.