Nye-Holman State Forest

Youth Group Camping

The forest has one site available that can accommodate a maximum of 50 campers and includes: 

• One shelter
• Two picnic tables
• Two firepits
• Primitive campsite
• Youth Group Camping Map

Important Information: 

• Hunting is permitted in this area. 
• Water is not available at this campsite. Groups must provide their own water and restroom. 
• There is no snow removal in this area. 
• Season dates: Opens the third Saturday in April and closes the last weekend in February of the following calendar year. 
• Reservations: Eastern District Office, 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough, CT 06447. 
• Contact: (860) 424-4116 or deep.eastdistrict@ct.gov.

Youth group camping is available to qualifying youth organizations. 
 

The Cole-Wilde Trout Management Area located within the forest was created to encourage novice fly fishers with an accessible catch-and-release only area. Starting at the mouth of Roaring Brook and heading downstream to the Route 74 bridge, fishing  area offers three miles along the Willimantic River for year-round fly-fishing.

• Trout and salmon stamp required to fish.
• Fly fishing only.
• Catch and release only year-round.

Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations. 

• Trout Management in Connecticut
• Licenses and Permits, Current Regulations, and More
• Connecticut Is Fishy Interactive Fishing Application
• Freshwater Fishing in Connecticut’s State Parks
   

• Sections adjacent to the field archery range in Tolland are closed to all firearms hunting and are designated deer bow-hunting only areas. 
• Youth camping area is closed to all hunting.

Consult DEEP for more information on the latest rules and restrictions by season.

• Hunting Map
• Connecticut Hunting and Trapping
• Interactive Connecticut Hunting Area Maps
   

Archery Range

The Nye Holman Archery range has been available for general public use since the 1980s and involves a primarily one-way walking course of free-standing archery targets that extend through a variety of wooded terrain and field conditions. A separate practice area is included to allow shooters to practice their skills before entering the walk-through course.

• Available for general public use during daylight hours seven days per week, except when posted for special events. 
• Archers are restricted to target field points on arrows. 
• Broadhead hunting-type arrows are strictly prohibited to preserve the longevity of the targets.