Natchaug State Forest, a Connecticut State Forest located near Coventry, Dudley and East Longmeadow

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.

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DIRECTIONS

13.8 miles from park*

Location

Natchaug State Forest is located near Coventry, Dudley and East Longmeadow

Nearby Parks

Nipmuck State Forest

Bigelow State Park

Bigelow Hollow State Park

Nye-Holman State Forest

Mashamoquet Brook State Forest

Nathan Hale State Forest

Brimfield State Forest

Shenipsit State Forest

Bolton Notch State Park

Gay City State Park

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Area Campgrounds

Sun Valley Beach Club
51 Old Springfield Road
Stafford, CT
860-684-5861

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

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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.