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

Nehantic State Forest

Getting Here

Forest Location

Route 156
Lyme

Directions

From I-95 Southbound: Take Exit 70 and go straight at bottom of exit, travel through 2 traffic lights, turn right at the third light at the intersection of Route 156 and Route 1. Follow Route 156 for approximately 3 miles. Forest entrance is on the right.

From I-95 Northbound: Take Exit 70 and turn left off the ramp onto Route 156 Northbound. Follow Route 156 for approximately 3 miles. Forest entrance is on the right.