🌤 Weather at Pomeroy State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27–70 °F | 56–83 °F | 31–74 °F | 18–41 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Willimantic Windham Airport, 4 mi away, elevation 247 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Pomeroy State Park, listed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) as Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve, is a 200-acre undeveloped park in Lebanon, Connecticut. DEEP places it on Route 289 south of Route 32 in Willimantic; a small part of the reserve lies in the town of Windham. DEEP lists hiking and hunting and notes that there is no formal parking area.
The Land
DEEP’s hunting map describes the reserve as hay field, mixed hardwood forest and a power line right-of-way. The 2021 National Land Cover Database maps about 90 percent of the area as forest. The summit of Bush Hill lies inside the park boundary. DEEP’s trail data show no mapped trails here, and the park has no visitor facilities.
Hunting
DEEP’s hunting-area data (October 2026) list the reserve as an archery-only area, open only to archery deer and fall archery turkey hunting. DEEP’s hunting map (map388) names parking along Route 289 and Gates Road.
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Acreage | 200 acres (DEEP) |
| Park type | Undeveloped park |
| Location | Lebanon, with a small part in Windham |
| Access | Route 289 (Beaumont Highway); the DEEP hunting map names parking along Route 289 and Gates Road |
| Formal parking area | None (DEEP) |
| Activities (DEEP) | Hiking, hunting (archery only) |
| Fee | No entrance fee is listed by DEEP (as of October 2026) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pomeroy State Park in Connecticut?
Pomeroy State Park is in Lebanon, Connecticut, on Route 289 (Beaumont Highway) south of Route 32 in Willimantic, with a small part in Windham. DEEP lists it as an undeveloped park with no formal parking area.
Can you hunt at Pomeroy State Park?
Yes, with archery equipment only. DEEP’s hunting-area data (October 2026) list the reserve as open only to archery deer and fall archery turkey hunting.
Facts checked against Connecticut DEEP sources in October 2026. Details: DEEP list of other state parks and forests.
Nearby parks: If you have extra time, Mono Pond State Park Reserve is a short drive away, and Mansfield Hollow State Park is a short drive away.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Pomeroy State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets on a leash are permitted in most Connecticut state parks and forests, but not in buildings, swimming areas or state park campgrounds.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Pets must be leashed and under control at all times; in state forest camping areas the leash may be no longer than 7 feet.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are prohibited in swimming areas; Sherwood Island and Squantz Pond State Parks ban pets entirely April 15 - September 30.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are banned from all state park campgrounds; they are allowed only in the American Legion, Pachaug and Salt Rock state forest campgrounds, but not on rustic cabin sites.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets prohibited year-round at Dinosaur State Park and in the formal gardens and beach at Harkness Memorial State Park.
Are dogs allowed at Pomeroy State Park?
Pets on a leash are permitted in most Connecticut state parks and forests, but not in buildings, swimming areas or state park campgrounds. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via portal.ct.gov. More: Connecticut state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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