American Legion State Forest, Connecticut Custom Search   When the sun is out you may always enjoy a magnificent barbeque at the picnic area. Paddling a canoe is a tremendous way to experience the scenery here, and bring your fishing hat because the fishing is great at American Legion State Forest. You may take a splendid swim at this campground, and it's always enjoyable to go for a hike here. American Legion State Forest is a top choice with the residents of Barkhamsted. Loads of people stay here through       their journey to Burr Pond State Park. Connecticut is a wonderful place for campers. American Legion State Forest is situated in a region with lots of entertaining things to do, and if you're searching for a wonderful place to go   camping for a couple of days, this is a good selection. Pack your camping stuff and head out on the road; American Legion State Forest in Connecticut is the outdoors at its greatest. Such a great selection of attractions and so much to do will make you glad you came. Everyone likes bicycling here, and this campground is a splendid location for boating. There's heaps of outdoors recreation available in close proximity such as whitewater paddling,       playing golf, swimming, fishing, and hiking, so you won’t get bored. The pleasant atmosphere and all the entertaining things to do are relatively unbelievable. The 15 slopes that cover the nearby ski hill Ski Sundown are lots   of fun; these slopes get an average of 5 feet of great snow per winter. Ski Sundown has a wonderful 625-foot altitude difference, and has 5 good ski lifts. The black and red slopes at Ski Sundown account for 25% of the slopes, and they are especially wonderful; learners and young ones are in luck too, 75% of the 65 acres of skiable area are blanketed by blue and green slopes.   AMENITIES Nearby attractions Fishing Boating Picnic and Barbecue area is available Activities: boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking and canoeing Map and Contact Info Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington 11 miles away    Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington 11 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Torrington, Connecticut Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Torrington, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to American Legion State Forest. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. 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Connecticut Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Connecticut.       Amenities Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Litchfield County Campgrounds All Connecticut Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near American Legion State Forest.   Camp Grounds Near American Legion State Forest: Austin Hawes Campground, Litchfield County, 3 miles away White Pines Campground, Winsted, 5 miles away Twin Brook Farm And Camping Areas, Granville, 8 miles away Laurel Crest Campground, Litchfield County, 9 miles away Prospect Mountain Campground, Granville, 10 miles away Burr Pond State Park, Torrington, 11 miles away Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent, 11 miles away   Marinas Near American Legion State Forest: J and D Marina, Otis , 14 miles away T & C Marina, East Otis , 14 miles away   Hotels Near American Legion State Forest: Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington , 11 miles away Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington , 11 miles away Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon , 11 miles away Yankee Pedlar Inn, Torrington , 12 miles away Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury , 12 miles away Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon , 13 miles away Centennial Inn Hotel and Spa, Farmington , 13 miles away   Trails Near American Legion State Forest: County Road Trail, Hampden County , 14 miles away Metacomet Trail, Hartford County , 14 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden County , 15 miles away Link Trail, Hampden County , 15 miles away Tunxis Trail, Hartford County , 15 miles away   Beaches Near American Legion State Forest: Babbs Beach, Hartford County , 16 miles away Litchfield Town Beach, Litchfield County , 20 miles away   Ski Areas Near American Legion State Forest: Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 3 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 15 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 17 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 18 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 24 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs Woodbury, Connecticut , 26 miles away, 300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 27 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Catamount, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs   Whitewater Near American Legion State Forest: Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area) Farmington River, Litchfield County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton) Still River, Litchfield County , 5 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Above Sandy Brook) Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford County , 8 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville) Hubbard River, Hampden County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20)   Public Lands Near American Legion State Forest: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 59 miles away Burr Pond State Park, Connecticut , 8 miles away Stratton Brook State Park, Connecticut , 10 miles away Tolland State Forest, Massachusetts , 12 miles away John A. Minetto State Park, Connecticut , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near American Legion State Forest: Simsbury Farms Golf Course, Simsbury , 9 miles away Fairview Farm Golf Course, Harwinton , 11 miles away Blue Fox Run, Avon , 12 miles away Pequabuck Golf Club, Pequabuck , 13 miles away Tunxis Plantation Golf Course, Farmington , 14 miles away   Lakes Near American Legion State Forest Barkhamsted Reservoir, Litchfield County , 2 miles away West Hill Pond, Litchfield County , 4 miles away Farmington River Reservoir, Hartford County , 7 miles away Lemanquais Pond, Litchfield County , 9 miles away Tuller Reservoir, Hartford County , 9 miles away