Shenipsit State Forest
Connecticut State Forest
HoursOpen Daily · (½ hour before sunrise – ½ hour after sunset)
Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only
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Shenipsit State Forest entrance fee
Free entry
Shenipsit State Forest hours
Open Daily
(½ hour before sunrise – ½ hour after sunset)
Hours as published by CT State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Shenipsit State Forest
7,170 acres across Ellington, Somers and Stafford, with the blue-blazed Shenipsit Trail as the headline walk. Miles of non-motorised multi-use trail carry bikes, horses and skis in turn.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Connecticut state parks with pets allowed · horseback riding
Contact
Phone860-684-3430
AddressOff Route 190, Stafford/Somers/Ellington, CT 06029
🎒 Gear up for Shenipsit State Forest
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Hunting binoculars
- Bike lights
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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