DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Nipmuck State Forest & Bigelow Hollow State Park

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Quaddick State Park, Thompson
Location: 7 miles northeast of Putnam via East Putnam Road off 44
Activities: Boating, Field Sports, Picnicking, Pond Fishing, Swimming
Charge: Weekends and holidays Mountain Laurel Sanctuary at Nipmuck State Forest

Shenipsit State Forest, Stafford Springs
Location: 15 miles west on Route 190
Activities: CCC Museum, Hiking, Lookout Tower, Picnicking, Winter Recreation
Charge: None