15,652 acres.

Cockaponset, named after an old Indian chief who is buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest state forest in Connecticut. The development of this area for recreational purposes allows visitors to fully enjoy the attractiveness of the land, woods, and streams within the forest.

Services
Drinking Water, Parking

Charge
None

Location
3 miles west of Chester on Route 148.

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