Bigelow Hollow State Park and Nipmuck State Forest

Nipmuck State Forest and Bigelow Hollow State Park in the town of Union lie within one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Eastern Connecticut.... Read More

Shenipsit State Forest

166 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT

Shenipsit State Forest began in 1927 with the purchase of land at the summit of Soapstone Mountain in Somers to erect a fire tower to keep a lookou... Read More

Nye Holman State Forest

on Rte. 74, Tolland, CT

Activities include fishing, hiking, letterboxing, youth group camping, and hunting. Read More

Nipmuck State Forest

Route 171, Union, CT

Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trail... Read More

Brimfield State Forest

86 Dearth Hill Rd, Brimfield, MA

This rolling, heavily forested property has over 20 miles of roads and trails and is used primarily for hiking, walking, horseback riding and fishi... Read More

Hop River State Park Trail

20 mile linear trail passing through six towns in Eastern Connecticut, Coventry, CT

This former railroad line is now a trail that winds 20.2 miles through the towns of Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Coventry, Andover, and Columbia.&nb... Read More

Bigelow Hollow State Park

Shenipsit State Forest, 166 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT

Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trail... Read More

Nathan Hale State Forest

Case Road (between Talcott Hill Rd. and Bear Swamp Rd.), Coventry, CT

The first purchase of this forest was in 1946, through a bequest by the late George Dudley Seymour. The original purchase of 850 acres has grown si... Read More

Bolton Notch State Park

685 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT

Acres: 95 Activities: Hiking, Rock Climbing Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Mansfield Hollow State Park

Bassetts Bridge Road, Mansfield, CT

The damming of the Natchaug River by the Army Corps of Engineers has created a 500-acre lake for boating and fishing. No swimming is allowed since ... Read More

Streeter Point Recreation Area

6 Streeter Point Ave, Sturbridge, MA

Streeter Point Recreation Area offers paddling, fishing & boating with access to 400 acre E. Brimfield Reservoir on U.S. Army Corps of Engineer... Read More

Natchaug State Forest

Pilfershire Road, Eastford, CT

The name Natchaug means "land between the rivers" and refers to the land at the junction of the Bigelow and Still Rivers which join to form the Nat... Read More

Pomeroy State Park

Rte. 289, Lebanon, CT

Activities: Hiking, Hunting Services: Undeveloped Park Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Beaver Brook State Park

From the junction of Route 203 and Route 14, North Windham, CT

Acres: 401 Activities: Hunting Services: Walk-in Park (Undeveloped) Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Mono Pond State Park Reserve

1.5 miles south of Route 66 on Hunt Road, Columbia, CT

Activities: Bird Watching, Boating, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Hunting Services: Boat Launch , Parking Read More

Lake Lorraine State Park

44 Lake Dr., Springfield, MA

Lake Lorraine is a freshwater swimming area and regional boating safety training center. The lake is located in the southern Ct River valley. Read More

James L. Goodwin State Forest

23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT

Covering more than three square miles the James L. Goodwin State Forest offers recreation for every season of the year. An extensive variety of tra... Read More

Gay City State Park

Route 85, Hebron, CT

Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including th... Read More

Air Line State Park Trail

Smith Street, East Hampton, CT

Though the rails are long gone, this rail bed once offered fashionable, rapid transit from New York to Boston. Those who travel the corridor ... Read More

Scantic River State Park

off Rte. 19, Enfield, CT

784 acre park with birding, fishing, hiking and hunting. Read More

Best State Parks around Stafford Springs, CT