Cockaponset State Forest
Haddam/Chester, CT
Main (860) 345-8521
Overview
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Buses seating 30 or more passengers are allowed at Pattaconk Recreation Area. Bus Permits are required.
Multi-Use Trail Maps
- Northern Section, Haddam
- Central Section, Haddam and Chester
- Southern Section, Haddam and Chester
- Spruce Ledge - Tower Hill Section
- Weber Woods Parcel
State Forest Management Plan
Boating
Camping
Youth Group Camping
- 4 sites available, each site accommodates up to 20 campers
- Open to qualified youth groups only
- Advance reservations are required
- Youth Group Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Know Before You Go
Hunting
Nature
Picnicking
Winter
Snowmobiling
Cedar Swamp Block
This entirely wooded six mile snowmobile trail runs in a north and east direction through dense growths of mountain laurel. Unplowed forest roads provide a smooth, easy grade with sufficient width for two-way traffic. Find the trailhead at the intersection of Cedar Swamp Road and Pine Ledge Road.
Turkey Hill Block
Traverse unplowed forest roads through both deciduous and evergreen woodland and catch occasional views of Turkey Hill and Pataconk Reservoirs on these easy trails, wide enough for two-way snowmobile traffic. Find trailhead parking along the sides of Filley Road near the Route 9 overpass.
Additional Park Info
FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles
$10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays)
$15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays)
$112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass)
Limited
Yes, on leash (except on the beach)
