Devil's Hopyard State Park is a public recreation area located at the Eightmile River's Chapman Falls in the town of East Haddam, Connecticut. The 1,000-acre state park includes facilities for hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, and camping.

Why do they call it Devil's Hopyard?

A mysterious legend surrounds the grounds of Devil's Hopyard State Park. The park's name derived from a long-held belief that Satan has been spotted sitting atop the waterfalls, playing a fiddle. ... The highlight of the park is Chapman Falls which cascades more than 60 feet over a stone formation.

Can you swim at Devil's Hopyard?

Our kids loved being able to swim up to and climb around and behind the waterfall. ... We also hiked down river to check out the covered pedestrian bridge.