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

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

American Legion and Peoples State Forests, Barkhamsted
Location: Follow Route 44 west to Route 318 in Barkhamsted. Turn right (east) on Route 318 east to Pleasant Valley and follow signs.
Activities: Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Snowmobiling, Stream Fishing
Charge: Weekends in season, campsite fee

Penwood State Park, Bloomfield
Location: Route 185 across from the Talcott Mountain parking area
Activities: Biking, Hiking, Picnicking, Ski Touring, Vista
Charge: None

Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury
Location: 2 miles west of Simsbury on Route 309
Activities: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
Charge: Daily, in season

Talcott Mountain State Park, Simsbury
Location: from the intersection of routes 167 and 10 in Simsbury proceed south 1.75 miles to Route 185. Turn left (east) and follow for 1.5 miles to park entrance.
Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Observation Tower (seasonal), Vista
Charge: None