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Spruce Brook Falls
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Naugatuck State Forest covers almost 5,000 acres and is spread across Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Oxford, Bethany, Hamden, Cheshire, Ansonia, and Seymour. It is organized into five Blocks, named West, East, Mt. Sanford, Quillinan Reservoir, and Great Hill.

The Forest originated with Harris Whittemore, an industrialist and member of the State Forest and Park Commission. In 1921, Mr. Whittemore began buying parcels of land in the Naugatuck Valley, intending to donate them to the State. Unfortunately, he did not live long enough to realize his dream, but after his death in 1928, his family continued to acquire land, and in 1931, almost 2,000 acres were donated in his memory.

The Forest is managed for sawtimber, firewood, wildlife habitat, and recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, mountain biking, bird-watching, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
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a land never seen

I have never been here but my thoughts of Phil will wander through it i am sure of that!

Written by Whitney  9-Jun-2008

The beginning of a true love

This is one of the greatest places in my memory.My true love who recently passed, Phil Gallant,spent most of his free time here,along with friends,and family.His spirit will forever live in the family,and friends of him when we visit here!Thank-you!

Written by Melissa Cegielski  27-May-2008

In need of a good map

This place is wonderful. I discovered it today after work and took a good trail run here. A perfect day in a quite place.

Written by sir-runs-o-lot  1-Feb-2010

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Tidewater Inn Bed and Breakfast - Madison, CT
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Area Campgrounds
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


Area Resorts and Lodging
A Tres Jolie Day Spa LLC
522 Heritage Rd
Southbury, CT
(203) 264-0515



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