Cockaponset State Forest, a Connecticut State Forest located nearby Ansonia, Berlin and Branford

COCKAPONSET STATE FOREST

Cockaponset State Forest
'Lake Pattaconk '

a view of the lake from the South side

Cockaponset State Forest
'Cockaponset State Forest'
© all photos copyright Gary Jordan e-mail sm1107comcast.net

Cockaponset is the second largest State Forest in Connecticut. In this photograph, foreground colors againest background colors make their own fall statement.

Cockaponset State Forest
'Cockaponset State Forest'
© all photos copyright Gary Jordan e-mail sm1107comcast.net

Trees actually leaning over to display their color.

Cockaponset State Forest
'Cockaponset State Forest'
© all photos copyright Gary Jordan e-mail sm1107comcast.net

A mirrored reflection when the fall colors were at their peak.

Cockaponset State Forest
'Cockaponset State Forest'
© all photos copyright Gary Jordan e-mail sm1107comcast.net

Pattaconk Lake is the background drop in this picture.

Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.

History of the Area

Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's 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.

Area Accommodations

Captain Stannard Bed and Breakfast Country Inn - Westbrook , CT

BBs / Inns

Located along the CT Shoreline midway between New York City and Boston, and only one hour from Hartford, with tons of local attractions both on the Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River.

Web Site: http://www.stannardhouse.com/

The Connecticut River Valley Inn - Glastonbury, CT

BBs / Inns

Restored and updated to a 5 room inn, centrally located in the pastoral yet progressive town of Glastonbury, Connecticut. Just steps from either a medley of casual to fine dining restaurants or from quiet walks along the Connecticut River. A fusion of the historic past with the style, artistry and conveniences of the new millennium.

Web Site: http://www.ctrivervalleyinn.com/

Tidewater Inn Bed and Breakfast - Madison, CT

BBs / Inns

Located in the shoreline village of Madison, CT, the Inn offers a cozy and elegant atmosphere of antiques and estate furniture.

Web Site: http://www.thetidewater.com/

Boats and RVs

Rent My Camper.com, Inc - Shirley, NY

Motor Home Campers

We'll Hook You Up with all the comforts of home including heat and AC. We deliver, setup and pickup. Our campers sleep up to 10. Just bring your food and clothes we've covered everything else, even clean linens and towels Camper is supplied with pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups, utensils, all your kitchen needs.

Web Site: http://www.rentmycamper.com

Wolf's Den Campground 256 Town Street East Haddam, CT 860-873-9681	Markham Meadows Campground 7 Markham Road East Hampton, CT 860-267-9738
Totoket Valley RV Park 244 Foxon Road North Branford, CT 203-484-0099	Gentile's Campground 223 Mount Tobe Road Route 262 Plymouth, CT 860-283-8437