Above All State Park in Connecticut, USA - map and visitor information
Above All State Park in Warren, Connecticut, is a 31-acre undeveloped property reached on foot. The former Cold War radar-station site suits a visit focused on a small historic landscape. Check the approach and current conditions before traveling, especially if you need marked trails or accessible facilities.
Highlights of this undeveloped walk-in park
- Explore a state park with a former Cold War radar-station connection.
- Use the official approach to the gate on Above All Road.
- Combine a visit with another state park in the Warren and New Preston area.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, and seasonal access
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrance fees | Connecticut DEEP lists no parking fee at Above All. Confirm parking arrangements before travel. |
| Opening hours | Connecticut’s general state park guidance gives 8 a.m.–sunset. Confirm any local restriction before visiting this undeveloped property. |
| Seasonal access and closures | Ask DEEP about current access. |
Safety information
DEEP identifies Above All as an undeveloped walk-in park. Plan accordingly and confirm the current walking route before arriving.
Visit responsibly
Use the public approach described by DEEP and respect the barred vehicle gate. Treat the radar-station history as a reason to preserve the site. Do not assume that a remaining structure is open for entry or climbing.
Reservations and permits
Contact the State Parks Division about organized visits or any activity that needs advance permission.
Maps, location, and access
From the junction of Routes 45 and 341 in Warren, follow Route 45 north for 0.2 mile. Turn left onto Sackett Hill Road and continue 0.7 mile. Turn left onto Above All Road and continue 1 mile to the barred gate on the left. These are the official DEEP access directions. The final approach is on foot.
Nearby parks
- Lake Waramaug State Park has its own entrance at 30 Lake Waramaug Road in Kent/New Preston, a practical onward stop in the same local road network.
- Mount Bushnell State Park is another undeveloped walk-in property, reached from Tinker Hill Road in New Preston.
Things to do
- Walking visit: Use Above All as a walk-in outing. Confirm your walking route before setting out.
- Historic interest: Read the official state tourism description for the radar-station connection.
Facilities and accessibility
DEEP describes the park as undeveloped and open for walk-in visits. Bring drinking water and confirm restroom and mobility-access needs with DEEP before visiting.
About this park
History
Connecticut’s official tourism listing identifies the property as a former Cold War radar-station site. Respect any posted restrictions around the remains.
Contact
The official tourism listing directs visitors to the State Parks Division at 860-424-3200. Ask about the gate approach, current access, and any facilities essential to your visit.
Average weather in Above All State Park
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| Jan | 1 °C | -7 °C | 54 mm | 19 mm |
| Feb | 2 °C | -6 °C | 47 mm | 32 mm |
| Mar | 7 °C | -3 °C | 52 mm | 20 mm |
| Apr | 13 °C | 3 °C | 96 mm | 4 mm |
| May | 19 °C | 10 °C | 99 mm | 0 mm |
| Jun | 24 °C | 15 °C | 110 mm | 0 mm |
| Jul | 28 °C | 19 °C | 122 mm | 0 mm |
| Aug | 27 °C | 18 °C | 99 mm | 0 mm |
| Sep | 23 °C | 14 °C | 112 mm | 0 mm |
| Oct | 16 °C | 9 °C | 113 mm | 1 mm |
| Nov | 9 °C | 1 °C | 76 mm | 7 mm |
| Dec | 4 °C | -3 °C | 83 mm | 22 mm |
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