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American Legion State Forest, Connecticut
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| | 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 | |
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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.
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Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington
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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...
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Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington
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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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Outdoors Recreation Near Torrington, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Torrington, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to American Legion State Forest. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near American Legion State Forest. |
| | Camp Grounds Near American Legion State Forest:
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Austin Hawes Campground, Litchfield County
, 3 miles away |
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White Pines Campground, Winsted
, 5 miles away |
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Twin Brook Farm And Camping Areas, Granville
, 8 miles away |
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Laurel Crest Campground, Litchfield County
, 9 miles away |
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Prospect Mountain Campground, Granville
, 10 miles away |
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Burr Pond State Park, Torrington
, 11 miles away |
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Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent
, 11 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near American Legion State Forest:
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Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington
, 11 miles away |
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Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington
, 11 miles away |
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Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Avon, Avon
, 11 miles away |
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Simsbury Inn, Simsbury
, 12 miles away |
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Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury
, 12 miles away |
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Avon Old Farms, Avon
, 13 miles away |
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Dutch Iris Inn, The, Granby
, 13 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near American Legion State Forest:
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Ski Sundown, Connecticut
, 3 miles away, 625 vertical feet |
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Blandford, Massachusetts
, 15 miles away, 465 vertical feet |
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Otis Ridge, Massachusetts
, 17 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Mount Southington, Connecticut
, 18 miles away, 425 vertical feet |
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Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut
, 24 miles away, 640 vertical feet |
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Woodbury, Connecticut
, 26 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Powder Ridge, Connecticut
, 27 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Ski Butternut, Massachusetts
, 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Bousquet, Massachusetts
, 33 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Catamount, Massachusetts
, 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near American Legion State Forest:
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Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield
County
, 1 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area) |
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Farmington River, Litchfield
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton) |
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Still River, Litchfield
County
, 5 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Above Sandy Brook) |
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Hubbard River, Hampden
County
, 7 miles away, Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) |
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Sandy Brook River, Litchfield
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge) |
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| | Trails Near American Legion State Forest:
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County Road Trail, Hampden County
, 14 miles away |
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Metacomet Trail, Hartford County
, 14 miles away |
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Richard Trail, Hampden County
, 15 miles away |
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Link Trail, Hampden County
, 15 miles away |
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Tunxis Trail, Hartford County
, 15 miles away |
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Mattatuck Trail, New Haven County
, 16 miles away |
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Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield County
, 17 miles away |
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