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

Pachaug State Forest Chapman Area

Activities

Boating Boating

Hunting Hunting

Camping Backpack Camping

Motorcycling Motorcycling

Camping Camping

Snowmobiling Mountain Biking

Cross-Country Skiing Cross-Country Skiing

Picnicking Picnicking

Fishing Freshwater Fishing

Scenic Vista Scenic Vista

Hiking Hiking

Snowmobiling Snowmobiling

Horseback Riding Horseback Riding

Camping Youth Group Camping

Camping Horse Camping

Letterboxing

Hunting Hunting