[4] Haystack Mountain State Park is located just north of the village center of Norfolk, with its main access road, Stoeckel Drive, beginning on Connecticut Route 272.

The 1.3 mile long paved road ends in a small parking lot at the base of summit of Haystack Mountain, where the tower stands.

With clear weather, areas in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are visible, with views as far south as Long Island Sound possible.

[5] Mrs. Stoeckel's donation also included the initial tracts of land that make up the state park.

[4] The state park offers opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing.