Quaddick State Forest, a Connecticut State Forest located nearby Auburn, Charlton and Cranston

QUADDICK STATE FOREST

The area which is now Quaddick State Park was once the site of Thompson's town farm where elderly residents of the village spent their reflective years. Prior to that, it had been a fishing area of the Nipmuck Indians. The cool reservoir water and the sandy beach draw frequent crowds during the warm summer months.

History of the Area

The state park was once the site of Thompson's town farm where elderly residents of the village spent their reflective years. Prior to that, it had been a fishing area of the Nipmuck Indians. In 1866 the town of Thompson granted the right to flow what was then Kings Pond to a higher level creating Quaddick Reservoir. The reservoir was heavily used as a source of power as well as water for processing textile materials in the plants in Killingly. In 1951, Quaddick was designated a state park after originally being developed as a Forestry recreation area.

Area Accommodations

Friendship Valley Inn - Brooklyn, CT

BBs / Inns

A Bed Breakfast in the Quiet Corner of Northeast Connecticut on Route 169, a National Scenic Byway.

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

Carriage House Inn - Chatham, MA

BBs / Inns

Carriage House Inn, a romantic Cape Cod Bed and Breakfast Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts. The Carriage House Inn offers spacious grounds, beautifully appointed guestrooms and gracious hospitality. Start your morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea in your room. Relax beside your fireplace or in one of the rocking chairs outside with your morning newspaper delivered to your door. Then, come over to the dining room or the sunroom for a truly gourmet breakfast. However you decide to spend the rest of your day is up to you. The innkeepers will surely make your vacation experience a memorable one.

Web Site: http://www.thecarriagehouseinn.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

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