State Forests

Peoples State Forest

Nature museum, hiking trails, historical and cultural sites, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing. Access to the Farmington River for fishing, canoeing. Camping nearby at the American Legion State Forest.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
$7/CT vehicles, $10/out-of-state vehicles, weekends and holidays only. Camping $13/night.
Hours
Grounds: daily, 8-sunset. Museum: Memorial Day-Columbus Day, Sat.-Sun., and holidays. Camping: mid-Apr.-Columbus Day.
Address
East River Rd. off Rte. 318
Phone
(860) 379-2469
Website
www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks
Map
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