RV rental Kent Falls State Park, CT: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Photographers, make sure the batteries are charged and SD cards are in the camera. Kent Falls is a dramatic photography subject year-round. Dropping a total of 250 feet, the largest cascade descends over 70 feet into a reflecting pool. Tall maple, oak, and other hardwood trees line the edge of the falls. In springtime, the leaves are a fresh happy green that transforms into a serene, dark shade. Autumn, the scene transforms into a classic New England landscape. The foliage turns into a blaze of red, orange, and yellow. In some dry years, the falls slow to a serene trickle, fanning out in delicate sprays. And some years, the area receives abundant rainfall, turning the falls into a gushing faucet. It’s hard to take a bad photograph. With a little luck and patience, a fly fisherman or two might cast their lures into the water, further adding to the idyllic scene. Fly fishing on the creek is enjoyed by many, and anglers can expect to catch trout, which is extremely robust. Walleye, pike, and bluegills are also common. The falls are accessed via a short hiking trail that’s about a quarter of a mile. It’s moderately steep toward the top, but otherwise is a relatively easy trek that most children can handle. Kent Falls State Park has only one trail, and hikers and other outdoor adventurers may want to hit one of the nearby parks for a true hiking adventure, such as Housatonic Meadow State Park or Macedonia Brook State Park. Rockhounds, keep an eye out. The dark granite boulders the creek bounces over are known to hide small clusters of marble and garnets.