Natchaug State Forest
Connecticut State Forest
HoursOpen Daily · (8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
Natchaug State Forest entrance fee
Free entry
Natchaug 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 Natchaug State Forest
Named for the land where the Bigelow and Still rivers join as the Natchaug, and home to the stone chimney of General Nathaniel Lyon's birthplace. Riders camp at the 15-site Silvermine Horse Camp; backpackers reserve one of three trail lean-tos.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More Connecticut state parks with pets allowed · horseback riding
Camping options
- Campsites
- Remote camping
- Horse camping
Contact
Phone860-974-1562
AddressOn Rte. 198, Eastford, CT 06242
🎒 Gear up for Natchaug State Forest
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
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