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Connecticut State Parks

USA Parks
Connecticut
Mystic Country Region
Natchaug State Forest
Natchaug State Forest Hampton Reservoir Natchaug St. Forest © Janeen Rose
Bob and Buster on trail ride in Natchaug State Forest at the Hampton Reservoir
Robin © stateparks.com
NATCHAUG STATE FOREST
NATCHAUG STATE FOREST
Natchaug State Forest is popular for its horse trails, outstanding fishing, and riverfront picnic sites.
History of the Area
The name Natchaug means "land between the rivers" and refers to the land at the junction of the Bigelow and Still Rivers which join to form the Natchaug River. The Forest is popular for its horse trails, outstanding fishing, and riverfront picnic sites. Of historic interest is a large stone fireplace and chimney that are the remains of the birthplace of General Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union General killed in the Civil War.
Passes
Connecticut has made state parks, forests, trails, historic sites and beaches more accessible to our residents so they can enjoy the many attractions and beauty they offer. Under the Passport to the Parks program, parking fees are now eliminated at Connecticut State Parks for those with Connecticut registered vehicles. You can view the CONNECTICUT PASSPORT TO THE PARKS web page to learn more.
Nearby Accommodations
Friendship Valley Inn - Brooklyn, CT
BBs / Inns
A Bed Breakfast in the Quiet Corner of Northeast Connecticut on Route 169, a National Scenic Byway.
WEBSITE | DIRECTIONS
13.8 miles from park*

Location
Natchaug State Forest is located near Coventry, Dudley and East Longmeadow
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Area Campgrounds
Mineral Springs Family Campground
135 Leonard Road
Stafford Springs, CT
860-684-2993
Brialee RV & Tent Park Inc
174 Laurel Lane
Ashford, CT
Nickerson Park Campground
1036 Phoenixville Road
Chaplin, CT
860-455-0007
Stateline Camping Resort
1639 Hartford Turnpike
East Killingly, CT
860-774-3016
Charlie Brown Campground
98 Chaplin Road
Eastford, CT
860-974-0142
Peppertree Camping
146 Chaplin Road
Eastford, CT
860-974-1439
Highland Campground
42 Toleration Road
Scotland, CT
860-423-5684
Beaver Pines Campground
1728 Route 198
Woodstock, CT
860-974-0110
Chamberlain Lake Campground
1397 Route 197
Woodstock, CT
860-974-0567
Roaring Brook Cooperative Campground
Route 190 8 South Road
Stafford Springs, CT
860-684-7086
Nearby Hotels
Booking.com

Directions
From the East (Danielson area): take Route 6 west onto Route 198 in Chaplin. Take a right onto Route 198 north. Go north on Route 198 for approximately 5.4 miles. Forest entrance is on your right in Eastford.

From the West (Hartford area): take I-84 east, Exit 69. At the end of the exit ramp, take a right onto Route 74 east. Go east on Route 74 until it ends. At the end of Route 74, take a left onto Route 44 east. Go east on Route 44 for approximately 5 miles onto Route 198. Take a right onto Route 198 south. Go south on Route 198 for approximately 2.6 miles. Forest entrance is on your left in Eastford.

From the North (Southbridge, MA area): take Route 198 south. Go approximately 2.6 miles after crossing Route 44. Forest entrance is on your left in Eastford.From the South (Willimantic area): take Route 6 east onto Route 198 in Chaplin. Take a left onto Route 198 north. Go north on Route 198 for approximately 5.4 miles. Forest is on your right in Eastford.

Connecticut
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Connecticut State Parks

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