Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Pachaug State Forest Green Falls Area

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Pachaug State Forest Green Falls Area

Voluntown

The State Mosquito Management Program is warning Connecticut residents about the risk of infection by eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) this season. As of early September 2023, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has detected EEE-infected mosquitoes in Hampton, Killingly, Thompson, Tolland, Voluntown, and Woodstock. Information on EEE and WNV, mosquito bite prevention, mosquito test results, and human infection updates can be found on the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program website at https://portal.ct.gov/mosquito.

 

Pachaug State Forest

 

Come explore the many miles of roads and trails available for the hiker, snowmobiler, motorcyclist, and equestrian at Pachaug State Forest.

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

The southern entrance to the Green Falls Area (Denison Hill Road) passes through private property, very close to a residence.  Please obey the 10 mph speed limit, respect private landowners and be cautious of pedestrians in the roadway.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) are strictly prohibited in the forest. 


For current water quality alerts for this park, please visit www.ct.gov/deep/beachstatus

 

Content last updated September 2023