American Legion & Peoples State Forests
American Legion & Peoples State Forests
Location:1 mile north of Pleasant Valley on West River Road.
Facilities:30 campsites (open mid-April through Columbus Day), youth group camp,flush toilets (campground only) (é), hiking trails, picnic tables (é), picnicshelter (é), nature museum (seasonal).
Activities:Camping, canoeing and kayaking, freshwater fishing, hiking,bicycling (roads only), hunting, cross-country skiing/snowshoeing,snowmobiling, field sports, interpretive programs (seasonal).
Special Features:Forests are located in the Pleasant Valley section of Barkhamsted. Thewest branch of the Farmington River, a designated Wild and ScenicRiver, is the center of riverbased recreational activities. AmericanLegion Forest features rugged terrain with steep, rocky hillsides andviews of unusual rock formations and the river valley. Attractions atPeoples State Forest include the Barkhamsted Lighthouse and othercultural and historic sites. Campsites are at American Legion only.
Address:PO Box 161
Pleasant Valley, CT 06063
Phone:860-379-2469
Web: www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/forests/amerlegion.htm
Size: 782 acres.
See other parks in Connecticut.