Cockaponset State Forest

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth
Location: 1.5 miles west of Killingworth Center on Route 80
Activities: Hiking, Ice Skating, Pond and Stream Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming
Charge: Weekends and Holiday for non-residents, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam
Location: 3 miles south of Higganum off Route 154
Activities: Boating, Fishing
Charge: None

Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison
Location: 1 mile south of Exit 62 from I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike)
Activities: Camping, Nature Center Programs, Picnicking, Saltwater Swimming, and Fishing
Charge: Daily in season

Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown
Location: 2 miles southwest of Middletown on Route 157
Activities: Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Stream Fishing, Swimming
Charge: Weekends and holidays, Memorial Weekend through Labor Day.