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Cockaponset State Forest (Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area) Chester, Haddam . Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest. PLEASE NOTE: For current water quality alerts for this park, please visit www.ct.gov/deep/beachstatus
- Activities
Activities. Cross-Country Skiing. Hunting. Fishing. Mountain...
- Overview/History
Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the...
- Camping
Camping Cockaponset State Forest offers Youth Group Camping....
- Facilities
Facilities Pit Toilets. Note to Swimmers: Please read the...
- Fees
Cockaponset State Forest . Welcome; Overview/History;...
- Maps
Maps Note: The Quinimay Trail, a non-motorized multi-use,...
- Getting Here
Forest Location. Cedar Lake Road Chester. Directions To the...
- In the Area
Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Chatfield...
- Activities
Explore over 17,000 acres of diverse terrain, trails, lake, and wildlife at Cockaponset State Forest. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and more in this second largest state park in Connecticut.
Cockaponset State Forest. Cockaponset State Forest is the second largest forest in the Connecticut state forest system, encompassing over 17,000 acres (6,900 ha) of land. Most of the land is in Middlesex County though some parcels lie in New Haven County.
- 17,186 acres (69.55 km²)
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- 1926
Cockaponset State Forest Road Loop Trail. Enjoy this 3.4-mile loop trail near Haddam, Connecticut. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
4 days ago · Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest state forest in Connecticut. The development of this area for recreational purposes allows visitors to fully enjoy the attractiveness of the land, woods, and streams within the forest.