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

Nipmuck State Forest & Bigelow Hollow State Park

Getting Here

Forest Location

Route 190
Union

Directions

Bigelow Hollow State Park
I-84 to Exit 73 or 74, then follow Route 190 north to Route 171 east to the park entrance.

Nipmuck State Forest Mountain Laurel Sanctuary
Eastbound on I-84: take Exit 72. Follow Route 89 north to the intersection of Route 89 and Route 190. Go west onto Route 190. The sanctuary entrance is a short distance from the intersection and well marked. Take Exit 73 to visit another area of Nipmuck State Forest.