American Legion State Forest, Connecticut   Whitewater paddling is splendid on Farmington River, and a quick spree to Beaver Brook is absolutely a pleasant idea. There's such a vast number of things to do at American Legion State Forest including swimming, whitewater paddling, fishing, and hiking, so it's impossible to get bored. If you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Farmington River - Riverton, and American Legion State Forest is right by the County Road Trail. The delightful local attractions and such a vast number of things to do will beyond     doubt have you coming back over and over. At this campground you will always have a good time. There are plenty of people from Barkhamsted here at American Legion State Forest, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Link Trail. American Legion State Forest ordinarily gets lots of precipitation; during the month of August you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is January. American Legion State Forest is a very popular old favorite campground among residents of Barkhamsted. This campground is so good. This is a good neighborhood for folks who like lakes. Barkhamsted Reservoir is a lake close by; do take a hike on the Metacomet Trail. The personnel that controls this campground and the brilliant multitude of fun activities have folks coming from far and near. The warmest time of the year brings highs   in the 70's to American Legion State Forest. Through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's while American Legion State Forest night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 10's. Why not visit a swamp like Beaver Brook Meadow since you're here at American Legion State Forest, and a visit to Stratton Brook State Park revitalizes the soul. If you're interested in hydro structures, you can stop at Saville Dam, and if the weather is glorious, you can go for a hike along the Tunxis Trail. There is so much fun stuff right next door to American Legion State Forest, and it definitely is a splendid campground. Yeah, come here to American Legion State Forest for a good time. Really fine skiing awaits you at Ski Sundown; Ragged Mountain is a peak you can see from American Legion State Forest. Get soaked paddling on Still River, and Burr Pond State Park is a perfect place. This place, American Legion State Forest, it absolutely has so much outdoors amusing stuff. Have a nice hiking adventure along the Richard Trail; a perfect forest nearby is Peoples State Forest. Alright, you've been indoors for too long, it's time to go camping, and American Legion State Forest in Connecticut is exactly what you need. Several people opt for American Legion State Forest when they come to pop by Burr Pond State Park. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington 11 miles away The Quality Inn Torrington is a perfect place for business and leisure travelers alike. We are conveniently located at the foothills of the Berkshires and are near Sundown Ski Resort, Mohawk Ski Resor...    Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington 11 miles away Welcome to the Days Inn Torrington. The property offers complimentary DayBreak Continental Breakfast, wireless internet access, local phone calls, cable TV with HBO, wake up service and weekday USA ... 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Connecticut Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Connecticut.       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   Hotels Near American Legion State Forest: Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington , 11 miles away Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington , 11 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Avon, Avon , 11 miles away Simsbury Inn, Simsbury , 12 miles away Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury , 12 miles away Avon Old Farms, Avon , 13 miles away Dutch Iris Inn, The, Granby , 13 miles away   Ski Areas Near American Legion State Forest: Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 3 miles away, 625 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 15 miles away, 465 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 17 miles away, 400 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 18 miles away, 425 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 24 miles away, 640 vertical feet Woodbury, Connecticut , 26 miles away, 300 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 27 miles away, 500 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 750 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Whitewater Near American Legion State Forest: Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield County , 1 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) Hubbard River, Hampden County , 7 miles away, Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge)   National Parks Near American Legion State Forest: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 59 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 Mattatuck Trail, New Haven County , 16 miles away Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield County , 17 miles away   Lakes Near American Legion State Forest