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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. 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

Massacoe State Forest

Getting Here

Forest Location

Great Pond Road
Simsbury

Directions

Great Pond Block: From the intersection of Routes 167 and 202 in Simsbury proceed west on Route 167 for 0.2 mile and turn right on Firetown Road. Follow Firetown Road for 0.8 mile and turn left onto Great Pond Road. Follow Great Pond Road for 1.6 miles and turn right into forest.

Massacoe Block: The Forest is most commonly accessed via the bike trail from Stratton Brook State Park.