American Legion State Forest
Connecticut State Forest
HoursOpen Daily · (8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
Cabins / lodgeYes
American Legion State Forest entrance fee
Free entry — Campsite fees charged separately.
American Legion State Forest hours
Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Hours as published by CT State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About American Legion State Forest
1,245 acres of steep, rocky woodland above the West Branch of the Farmington River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River. The Austin F. Hawes campground puts tents and cabins within earshot of the water.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🛖 Cabins
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More Connecticut state parks with cabins · pets allowed · horseback riding
Camping options
- Campsites
- Cabins
- Youth group camping
- RV sites
Contact
Phone860-379-2469
AddressOff Rte. 20 or Rte. 318, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
🎒 Gear up for American Legion State Forest
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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