Pachaug State Forest Chapman Area--Facilities

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Pachaug State Forest Chapman Area

Facilities

Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Pit Toilets

Mt. Misery Overlook is the highest point in the vicinity with an elevation of 441 feet, giving a fine view of Pachaug Forest and Voluntown. The overlook is accessible by trail and or car (600 feet from a parking area.)

The Rhododendron Sanctuary offers a short scenic walk through an unusual ecological type and is one of very few such areas in New England. The Rhododendron usually blossom around July 4th.

Beachdale Pond is stocked with trout and has natural bass, pickerel and bullhead. The fishing area has a fishing platform off of Route 49 with wheelchair access.

Pachaug State Forest, Voluntown