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AMERICAN LEGION SF (HAWES), CT

The American Legion and People's State Forests total 3,900 acres and are located in Barkhamsted, CT. The West Branch of the Farmington River, designated as a Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service, divides the two forests and is the center point of river-based recreational activities including trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Rugged terrain with steep, rocky hillsides typifies the remainder of the forest. Other attractions include the 200 year old white pine picnic groves in the Matthies Grove and Whittemore Recreation Areas, over 11 miles of hiking trails, the Barkhamsted Lighthouse and other cultural and historic sites.

Address

WEST RIVER ROAD (P.O. BOX 1)
PLEASANT VALLEY, Connecticut

Getting there

Take Route 44 east from Winsted to Route 318 east to Pleasant Valley, or use Route 44 west from New Hartford to Route 181 north to Pleasant Valley.

Alerts and Important Information

Maximum of 2 vehicles per campsite Peak Season for 2006 is April 14, 2006 thru October 08, 2006. There is no walk-in season for this park. One pet per campsite. One trailer/RV/motorhome/pop-up per cam

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