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MACEDONIA BROOK STATE PARK, CTOpen through Tue Sep 30 2008 Now booking: up to Thu Jun 04 2009 Description:Macedonia Brook State Park's exciting terrain has resulted from the slow wearing down of its hard rock formation base. The Blue Trail crosses Cobble Mountain and several other peaks, offering outstanding views of New York State's Catskills and Taconic Mountains. Numerous springs and streams in the park allow hikers to rinse off and fishermen and swimmers to enjoy their time in thepark, too. Geography:Macedonia Brook State Park consists of 2,300 acres and is located in Kent, CT. The park became the property of the State in 1918 through a gift from the White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield, CT. Many years later, the National Park Service established a Conservation Corps Camp at the park, and much site improvement work was accomplished. Recreation:Activities include stream fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking, field sports, cross-country skiing, and visiting the park's historic area. Facilities:Macedonia Brook State Park offers 51 wooded, meadow or brook-side campsites in a rustic setting. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends September 30. Additional park facilities include picnic shelters, drinking water, gravel parking, outhouses, and pay telephones. Nearby Attractions:Nearby parks include Housatonic Meadows State Park,Mohawk Mountain State Forest, and Lake Waramaug State Park. Services & Amenities:
Alerts and Important InformationALCOHOL is PROHIBITED at Macedonia Brook Additional information can be found at the following address.
CT State Parks (DEP)
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:Macedonia Brook State Park159 MACEDONIA BROOK ROAD Kent CT 06757 Follow Route 341 west from the intersection of Route 341 and Route 7 in the center of Kent. Turn right onto Macedonia Brook Road. Stay left at the intersection of Macedonia Brook and Fuller Mountain Roads. Look for park signs. Phone Park for More Information:Information: (860)927-3238 |
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