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

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Devil's Hopyard State Park, East Haddam
Location: 3 miles north of the intersection of Route 82 and Route 156
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Picnicking, Stream Fishing
Charge: None for picnic area, campsite fee Nehantic State Forest

Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme
Location: 3 miles west of Niantic (Exit 72 from I-95)
Activities: Picnicking, Saltwater Fishing, Hiking, Scuba Diving, Camping, Interpretive Program, Field Sports, Cross Country Skiing, Saltwater Swimming
Charge: Daily, in season. Camping fee

Nehantic State Forest
Nehantic State Forest