Peoples State Forest
Connecticut State Forest
Peoples State Forest entrance fee
$0–$15 per vehicle — 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); Campsite fees charged separately
Peoples 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 Peoples State Forest
Rugged ground above the West Branch of the Farmington River, a Wild and Scenic river and the centre of the region's paddling and trout fishing. Eleven miles of trail and a nature museum sit on the east bank.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More Connecticut state parks with pets allowed
Camping options
- Youth group camping
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Picnic shelter · Reserve
Contact
Phone860-379-2469
AddressOff Route 20 or Route 318, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
🎒 Gear up for Peoples State Forest
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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