Cockaponset State Forest, a Connecticut forest located near Ansonia, Berlin and Branford

COCKAPONSET STATE FOREST

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
'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

Pattaconk Lake is the background drop in this picture.

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.

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.

Nearby Accommodations

The Connecticut River Valley Inn - Glastonbury, CTBBs / 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: ctrivervalleyinn.com/

14.2 miles from park*

From Middletown area: take Route 9 south, Exit 6. Turn right off the exit ramp and go west on Route 148 for approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Cedar Lake Road and drive approximately 2 miles. Take a left at the Pattaconk Lake sign.From Old Saybrook area: take Route 9 north, Exit 6. Turn left off the exit ramp and go west on Route 148 for approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Cedar Lake Road and drive approximately 2 miles. Take a left at the Pattaconk Lake sign.