Located in CT.
When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure. Soon, demand for Colt's revolver would change his fortunes and the Colt empire was born. Following Colt's untimely death in 1862, his wife, Elizabeth Colt, would lead the company…
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Unfortunately, since we are not an official park yet, we do not currently have a park stamp.
Coltsville NHP is working toward establishment and is not yet an official park. We do not have a Visitor Center and visitor services are limited. For more information please visit our Park Development and Calendar pages.
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Coltsville. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.