Cockaponset State Forest

Cockaponset State Forest is a public state park in Connecticut near Chester in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County. Spanning 17,186 acres and established in 1926, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Cockaponset State Forest is located near Chester, Connecticut. The park’s coordinates are 41.3827246, -72.4893181.

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Cockaponset State Forest is one of many outstanding state parks in Connecticut. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Connecticut guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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