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Natchaug State Forest
Natchaug State Forest is the scene of a wonderful fairytale. Once upon a time, there were two rivers that couldn’t stand to be apart. Finally, when it seemed like things would never change, they joined together in a beautiful forest in Connecticut and flowed happily ever after. At least that’s what we like to think.
In Natchaug Forest is where the Bigelow and Still Rivers join to form the Natchaug River, and the scenery here really isn’t far off from something in a fairytale. It’s common to see people galloping through the woods on horseback and there are even a few old stone structures. So let your imagination run wild and have yourself an adventure.
Natchaug State Forest is the scene of a wonderful fairytale. Once upon a time, there were two rivers that couldn’t stand to be apart. Finally, when it seemed like things would never change, they joined together in a beautiful forest in Connecticut and flowed happily ever after. At least that’s what we like to think.
In Natchaug Forest is where the Bigelow and Still Rivers join to form the Natchaug River, and the scenery here really isn’t far off from something in a fairytale. It’s common to see people galloping through the woods on horseback and there are even a few old stone structures. So let your imagination run wild and have yourself an adventure.
Activities in the park
4 campgrounds in Natchaug State Forest
Located on the Natchaug Trail, General Lyons Campsite is a backpack campsite named for Nathaniel Lyon, a Union general in the Civil War. The site is open-year round and it is advised to pack a tent and your own supply of H2O. Parking is located nearby in Nathaniel Lyon Memorial State Park and the Ranger HQ is about half a mile south.
Pack your gear and head out on Nipmuck Trail and you’ll stumble upon Knowlton Brook Campsite, the perfect place to bunk down for the night. This spot is designed for true backpackers, which means you’ll likely be on your way in the morning, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the scenic beauty that surrounds you. Tucked away in a lush wooded Read more...
Located near a bonafide bonanza of bridle trails, Silvermine Horse Camp is a popular equestrian site that will really set you up to cover some ground in the area. These nearby interconnected trails are a mix of dirt, gravel and other unused forest roads and many are single-width. Be sure to let your fellow riders pass and don’t forget to smile, ti Read more...
Surrounded by the forested goodness that Connecticut boasts, you will be stoked to crash at Nipmuch Trail Campsite after a day of exploration. Though your stay may be short, you are in the prime spot to check out the nearby Pixie Falls from this base camp. Quaint and tranquil, the small cascades of rushing water will sooth your soul and refresh yo Read more...
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