James L. Goodwin State Forest

Connecticut State Forest

Entrance feeFree
CampingYes

James L. Goodwin State Forest entrance fee

Free entry

James L. Goodwin State Forest hours

Open Daily

(Half hour before sunrise – Half hour after sunset)

Hours as published by CT State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About James L. Goodwin State Forest

More than 2,000 acres built around 135-acre Pine Acres Lake, three further ponds and beds of native planting. A conservation centre and fourteen miles of path sit on ground the Air Line Trail crosses.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center

Camping options

  • Youth group camping

Contact

Phone860-455-9534

Address23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT 06247

Upcoming events at James L. Goodwin State Forest

Event details and registration are on the CT State Parks calendar.

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