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American Legion and Peoples State Forests

Name: American Legion and Peoples State Forests
Address: East River Road, Barkhamsted, CT, 06063, US

East River Road

Barkhamsted, CT 06063

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Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activities nestled amid the wooded splendor.

Activities

Bicycling (Roads Only)
Camping
Canoeing and Kayaking (River)
Cross-Country Skiing
Field Sports
Freshwater Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Picnicking
Snowmobiling
Youth Group Camping

Camping
American Legion State Forest offers 30 sites in a wooded setting. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends Labor Day.

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