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HOUSATONIC MEADOWS STATE PARK, CTStatus: Open through Thu Dec 31 2009 Season Dates Max reservation window: Wed Oct 20 2010 Later Dates DescriptionLocated in the rock-strewn valley of the Housatonic River, amid the rugged hills of the northwestern uplands, Housatonic Meadows is an ideal setting for a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank gives the overnight visitor a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass. A two-mile stretch of river, including the park shore, is limited to fly fishing.Geography:Housatonic Meadows State Park contains 451 acres located in Sharon, CT, in the picturesque valley of the Housatonic River amid the rugged hills of the Northwestern uplands. Recreation:The clear, cold, river water provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on the trout and bass. A two-mile stretch of river, including the park shore, is limited to fly fishing. Housatonic Meadows is an ideal setting for a variety of other outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, camping, canoeing and cross-country skiing. Facilities:Housatonic Meadow Campground offers 95 campsites, under tall pines on the banks of the Housatonic River.The camping season begins in mid-April and ends December 31. Additional park facilities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, gravel parking, and a pay telephone. Nearby Attractions:Nearby parks include Kent Falls State Park, in Kent,Lake Waramaug State Park, in Kent/New Preston, Macedonia Brook State Park, in Kent, and Mohawk Mountain State Forest, in Cornwall/Goshen. Alerts and Important InformationALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED at Housatonic Meadows Additional information can be found at the following address.
CT State Parks (DEP) If you have any questions, please call 1-866-287-2757 or 1-866-CTPARKS. Explore the natural and cultural histories of Connecticut State Parks and Forests through inerpretation! Interpretive events are listed on the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's website. Take a hike, meet a snake, learn about forest heroes, and more! Follow this link to the DEP's Calendar of Events. Perform a "Keyword" search for this park/forest and then join a program. Additional programs may be offered, so be sure to check with the campground staff. For additional information please call the DEP Division of State Parks at 860-424-3200. Find interpretive programs: http://dep.state.ct.us/calendar/calendar.htm Getting There:Housatonic Meadows State ParkUS ROUTE 7 Sharon CT 06069 From the north/Great Barrington/Pittsfield, MA: Travel south on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7 in the Town of Sharon, approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge, and approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4. From the south/Greater Danbury: Travel north on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4, and approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge. From the east/Hartford: Travel west on I-84, and take Exit 39. Continue west on Route 4. From Cornwall Bridge (after crossing the Housatonic River), turn north on Route 7. The park is located in Sharon, CT, along Route 7, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4. Phone Park for More Information:Information: (860)672-6772 |
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